Week 76 my Ortho visit

Summary: The least exciting orthodontist visit 


I showed up on a Monday at 9am - the new usual time for my appointment. After checking in with the front desk I went ahead and sat on the chair. The orthodontist made a quick check and saw progress - which was pretty obvious as you can see from my pictures.

He said everything looked really good and asked me, "How often are your wearing your rubber bands?" So I said, "All the time. I change them after lunch and after dinner." Although in reality I also change them before bed and after getting up in the morning because I take them off when I brush my teeth. Anyways, he said I have been wearing it really well and I will only have to wear it on the left side (the one with the gap in the upper left side).

The assistant then took off the wires and let me brush my teeth. I was really glad I did. My breath stank!!!!! It felt great to be able to brush my teeth although I knew it wouldn't take long for there to be residues in my brackets again.

I got back from brushing my teeth and the orthodontist adjusted one of my wires. I think they were the lower one but I am not 100% sure. However, I then realized, they actually keep reusing the wire. I guess when he said a while back that these are the last wires I will use, he really meant it. LOL.

My wires were put back on and 4 non-changeable elastics were put in place (same as last time). Also, my power chain was taken out as it already closed the gap with the front teeth.

That was it! In summary, I my lower wire was slightly adjusted, my power chain was taken off and I was asked to wear only one rubber band.

There was almost no pain later in the day. My molars were a bit sore but that lasted one night. I think the gap is closing though and I didn't really bring my concern about my front teeth being too far out. Next appointment will be on March 7th.

Week 76 with the Damon Braces

Summary: Progress slowed down in the last week, but I still wake up with slight tightness in my teeth :D.

It has been a great 6 weeks, I'd say. As usual, the first week is where most of the changes can be seen. The biggest change this time was the gap closing up. There is still maybe an eighth of an inch left to close up but hopefully the ortho will give me a stronger rubber band to pull my teeth in.

Tomorrow is my ortho appointment #XX. I am sure he will say everything is looking good (expected) but I am hoping he will say, "We are ahead of schedule!" which I highly doubt will happen.

There are a few concerns I still have though:
1) Upper left teeth still need to come out more
2) Lower teeth are not level
3) Upper 2 front teeth seem to be too far out

Here are my latest pictures:

Week 73 with the Damon Braces Part 2

Summary: Teeth Cleaning

I had my teeth cleaning a couple of days ago and it was definitely bloody... again.

2.5 more weeks until my next ortho appointment. I see good progress so far. I'll post pictures in a week or two.

Week 73 with the Damon Braces

Summary: My gap is getting smaller :D


I got a reminder call and just remembered I have my cleaning appointment tomorrow! It is going to be bad, I can tell. I have too many rubberbands and I also didn't follow the instructions of massaging my gums


Here are pictures I took today:

Week 73 - Happy New Year 2011

Summary: 2011 will be the year I will get my braces off!!

Happy New Year to all! The past few weeks were great - full of happiness and food, especially food and sweets.

I was out of town for a week and I totally pigged out. I must say, I was also not very good with brushing or changing my rubber bands. However, I did flossed every night. Hopefully all of this won't hurt my teeth or gums.

I probably should have watched what I ate and cut down on the cookies and sweets but I really couldn't help it. Being away from home actually messes up your schedule. You are in a foreign place, maybe at the mall all day and you can't brush or change your rubber bands have they have snapped.

I haven't taken any pictures but just by looking at my teeth in the mirror I can see the big gap I had is closing a little bit.

Also, I am looking forward to June when they should technically be coming off but I think it will be most likely in August. Regardless, they will come off this year!