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Refinements
I had my visit with my Ortho yesterday to get my final three trays. It was decided that I would wear my current tray #20 until the 30th of this month, when we would put the regular brace brackets on my bottom teeth to move the tooth over further to fix a black triangle caused by the removal of my tooth.
My top teeth look good, and a retainer was discussed, but instead we took new impressions for a few refinement trays. I will find out in a few weeks how many that might be.
My only real concerns at this point is the yellowing I'm getting, for which I've attempted whitening, but my teeth are so sensitive as it is, I'm scared about the pain so many people warn me about. The other thing is the slight gum recession happening over my canines. While this happens with age normally, I have to attribute some of it to the tooth movement and the excessive brushing… Luckily it's not too noticeable, but hopefully it won't get any worse.
I'm looking forward to a day when I don't have to wear the trays as often, but I've already accepted the fact that I'm basically going to be wearing the retainer for life.
My top teeth look good, and a retainer was discussed, but instead we took new impressions for a few refinement trays. I will find out in a few weeks how many that might be.
My only real concerns at this point is the yellowing I'm getting, for which I've attempted whitening, but my teeth are so sensitive as it is, I'm scared about the pain so many people warn me about. The other thing is the slight gum recession happening over my canines. While this happens with age normally, I have to attribute some of it to the tooth movement and the excessive brushing… Luckily it's not too noticeable, but hopefully it won't get any worse.
I'm looking forward to a day when I don't have to wear the trays as often, but I've already accepted the fact that I'm basically going to be wearing the retainer for life.
Fast Forward to the End
I'm now on tray #20 of 23... YAY!!! Time really did start to fly, especially when wearing the trays became less traumatic. I've lost 30 pounds as a result of my new eating habits, though I find myself getting much more lax now that I'm able to pop the trays in and out at will -- so my snacking has begun to increase...
My teeth look really good. the gap where the tooth was pulled has closed--having significantly lessened by tray #9. I have a few black triangles on the bottom, which was expected and we plan to put a few brackets on them to pull their roots into place. I guess once I finish my last tray we'll know what other refinements I'll need.
At this point I can honestly say the whole thing was worth it, even sobbing for the first three days. It's a little disappointing that I will have to wear the top retainer for life, but hopefully it will only be at night -- I'm getting a little tired of lisping when I talk lol. I plan to post before and after photos very soon.
My teeth look really good. the gap where the tooth was pulled has closed--having significantly lessened by tray #9. I have a few black triangles on the bottom, which was expected and we plan to put a few brackets on them to pull their roots into place. I guess once I finish my last tray we'll know what other refinements I'll need.
At this point I can honestly say the whole thing was worth it, even sobbing for the first three days. It's a little disappointing that I will have to wear the top retainer for life, but hopefully it will only be at night -- I'm getting a little tired of lisping when I talk lol. I plan to post before and after photos very soon.
Coming to the end of tray #5. This week I've...
Coming to the end of tray #5. This week I've noticed it's harder to take out the bottom tray. I'm back to using the papertowel for grip. So I guess that answers my question from last time as to whether the trays are looser or I'm getting better at taking them out--it's the trays.
Looking forward to moving on to #6.
Looking forward to moving on to #6.
Provider Review
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Was referred to the dentist by co-worker and they have an ortho working in the office too.