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.