This morning I went in for my adjustment and that was relatively quick. She put a thicker wire in on the bottom and the top. She also replaced the power chains she had removed last month. She put what she called (I think) a power string onto the teeth where the power chains are as well because apparently the power chain is not strong enough to close the spaces itself.
when she was putting on all the extra plastic/elastic/ metal it was a bit painful not unbearable though. I think my mouth is used to the trauma. Oh no, I just realised I have to brush my teeth in a few minutes. what a nightmare.
She mentioned two things which made me feel a bit disheartened for the first time in my treatment. Firstly they have not even started correcting my bite, at the moment when I bite all my teeth touch perfectly. But in actuality it is not perfect because there should be a slight overbite (Laura where are you, I know you would know the technical term for this). So at some point I will have to use elastics which is the second thing I am really not looking forward to. I don't know why the idea of having to wear elatics gets to me. Its ridiculous.
Today there were two ladies who came in for braces for the first time. I watched them put the appliances for the one whom I am estimating is about 30 years old. She has been delaying her treatment for 8 years and she said that she is not going through with the surgery. I asked the ortho assistant what happens if people don't go for the surgery and she said sometimes the surgery is purely for cosmetic reasons. So this lady told me her sister had braces too and they were on for 5 years. I was like: wow! I admire her courage and she had such a positive attitude.
braces are one of the best decision I made for myself. My lovelife is pathetic at the moment but the rest of me is doing well.
*hugs*
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I agree - I think braces have been a positive thing for me as well. They are annoying at times, but they remind me that I (and my future smile) are worth the effort and money - I deserve it! And you do too! :)
Great your adjustment went well!
I started treatment with an edge to edge class III bite and as my lower arch rounded, I had a minor class III where my top teeth met the back of my lower teeth. I've been wearing elastics for about two years and they're a breeze ... so easy. I quickly forgot I had them, and I love the way they rounded my jaws. One side of my jaw is now in class I (which is where they should be), but the left side is still class III. I'm sure you'll be fine with wearing elastics!
Here's to the new wires and powerchain/power thread ... working there magick!
I agree! Braces are the best thing I've done for myself.
Yes... no love life too. Also I am putting on weight. I think I eat more because I don't get the full satisfaction from eating (No chewing) so I just eat more.
You had it right - it's an overbite.
My braces will be a very positive thing in retrospect, but they don't feel super positive right now. At least they're not horrible though.
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