Braces Update ~ 3rd Adjustment~ July 2013

My smile is looking good! I am definitely noticing a huge difference! 

First, let me talk about that twisted tooth, on the right side of my mouth. This adjustment, they want it ti turn- and soon, so, they added another metal lig. This time, they REALLY made sure to twist the wire lig., good! So that it untwists the tooth, and makes it straight. It was extremely painful, getting that done. After, for two days. But, I liked the pain! I know, my teeth will be amazing, after!

They kept my archwire, on the top. Gave me a thicker one, on the bottom. They are really crooked, down there,lol. So many spaces. The next day,after getting this adj., my bite was off. Before, the top teeth were going pretty good, with the bottom. But now, my bite is so awkward. I have to put a wad of wax in, at night, so I don't bite my cheek.

My two front teeth have no more space! The last time that happened, I was in braces, as a teen! They look so amazing, now. This is really bad, but, I will be driving down the road, looking at my teeth, most of the time! I can't stop looking. I live in the country, so there isn't traffic. My longtime boyfriend thinks I'm being self absorbed, because, I'm looking in the mirror, so much. He doesn't understand that I am going through a transformation. On that I have wanted,forever! Not many people will get that. I am very far from self absorbed and selfish..

My daughters wanted me to get rainbow bands- so, I did! I like them! And I have been taking good care of my teeth! I brush in the a.m., after eating. I get out the particles, with a food pic, first. After lunch, food pic, brush, then mouthwash. After dinner, food pic, floss, brush, mouthwash. I brush with this Oral-B electric toothbrush, with orthodontic head. My ortho gave it to me. It comes with this smart timer, that reads how long you are brushing for. The toothbrush sends a signal to the timer. But, I usual brush between 2-3 minutes,3 times a day. Floss, once a day. My teeth look amazing! This is the healthiest they have been! So, especially with braces, you have to be diligent, about caring for your teeth.

Twist And Shout

I went to get my braces tightened, today. This is my second time getting them tightened. As you can see, I have rainbow bands. :) My daughter wanted me to get them. Not my style, but, I wanted to make her happy.

 So, on my upper, right side ( your left) I have a tooth that grew in twisted. It was like someone took my tooth, with their fingers, and literally turned it 45 degrees. So, last month and today, I got what is called a, "cuspet." It is a thin wire, twisted around the bracket, then, twisted, more, to make my tooth face it's normal direction. Last month, it worked, and the tooth, gradually moved. But, not enough. This time, after the ortho looking at the twisted tooth, he wanted the cuspet on,again, and more extensive.

 So, the assistant, got moving, and first did the cuspet. She pushed down on my tooth so much, I wanted to shout, so loud! It hurt so much!!!!! And, the pressure and pain, lasted for minutes. OUCH!!!! After, she twisted the small wire towards the back of my teeth,to straighten it out. But, it hurts, even, now!

Then,  she put the wire in the top. A new wire in bottom. A thicker wire. Right now, my twisted tooth is in a lot of pain. All my teeth feel a lot straighter, because of the adjustment. I expect it will hurt, in the coming days and weeks.