My New Smile =D

Hi all I know it's been a while since I've blogged! Tonight I had a little mishap As I was cleaning my retainers (lower) all I heard was *snap* Yep you guessd it... a crack right down the middle... this is not good news! Luckily, I have my first check up (since my debonds) this Friday - May 7th. Since it's my lowers, I don't think I'll be needing to have them replaced since I was scheduled to have linguals. But I MUST have my widsom teeth extracted first. Hmm... I'm gonna wait it out until Friday ...

Hello all. Last week I got my first post braces cleaning, but I was told I should come back in three months to get another cleaning before I get my linguals (bottom). However, after reviewing my x-ray results, my ortho advised me that I would have to get my 2 bottom wisdom tooth extracted! *ouch* I'm really not looking forward to this, but it's definitely something I have to do very soon. I am scheduled to meet with my ortho on May 7th for my post braces check up. After this, I will get more of ...

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They're finally off, hello beautiful smile of mine I've had it removed today & I must say the process was such an ease! I had minor discomfort when my ortho was taking off the glue & polishing my teeth, but it was over in a jiffy & I felt fine after that. I took x-rays, photos and impressions after my debonds. I was assigned to essix retainers (top + bottom*) My ortho recommended that I get linguals on my lower front teeth, so I will have to go back *after my teeth cleaning* to get ...

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Note: The bottom tooth is basically the problem tooth. As you can see it's rotated, and my ortho has been trying to get this sucker back to it's rightful position ...

My debonds has been pushed back due to one little tooth (my bottom left lateral incisor). In my last adjustment she had that one tooth raised a little and is now in the process of getting to where it needs to be . I got my powerchains (top) replaced as well as the bottom with new wires. She also changed my patterns in wearing my elastics to verticals (canine to canine) on both sides to close down my bite. I will post pics so the idea of what I just said would make more sense lol. I was a little ...

I've got new powerchains put on (top) and a new wire/ligs on my lowers. Debonding day is set on Feb 5th. I am elated! Adjustment pics will be posted up soon!

Where has the time gone? I can't believe it's been 22 Months already! Next adjustment is this Friday, hope my ortho has some good news! Keep you posted.

As you can see, I'm back to powerchains (TOP ONLY). I'm still on elastics & I figure I will be on them until these babies are completely off! Next adjustment: Jan 8th, 2010.






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Hello to all. Just a little brief info on my last adjustment which was about 2 weeks ago. My ortho removed the "lacing pattern" on top and replaced them with powerchains in order to close my gaps. I will post pics soon! My next chair time is Jan 8th, 2010. Keep you posted 'til then!

Hello to all! The pics below shows my current progress thus far at 21 Months I had my teeth cleaning about 2 weeks ago and so far it's been great! I feel great knowing my teeth are healthy and clean. Chair time is tomorrow (Dec. 4th) Will keep you all posted!





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Hello to all! Today marks 20 months and the countdown is nearing! I had an emergency visit to my ortho today, since the new hooks that were put in got loose. See previous blog. 19 Months w/ Pics!. I also scheduled a teeth cleaning on the 13th since my last cleaning was September 2008. Yes it's been long overdue! My ortho says everything looks great. She did point out to me about the gaps that I have between my central incisors & lateral incisors. Because of the shape of my teeth she told ...

Next Adjustment: Nov 13th