6 Month Smiles Journey

Getting my braces put in took about an hour and really wasn't a painful process. I just had to get used to these lovely things in my mouth and I had to learn how to eat again it has been a slow process but at the end of this month. I have been able to eat most of my favorite foods but I have avoided steaks candy and anything overly crunchy. I have had my braces in for a month Something I always wanted to have done. Finally a dream come true, I am 35 years old and I have six month Smiles can't wait to see the end result!

Okay, I just went in for my 1st month adjustment. There was lots of filing between the teeth to make space for movement. It wasn't too bad I took about an hour. I have elastics that I have to wear on one side due to a cross-bite. I thought I would not have to wear them after getting this adjustment, but I have to wear them a little longer. I asked for the little twist ties to be tightened differently so it won't prick the inside of my lip as much.

Today I went in for my second adjustment. One of my bracket's bracket's popped out. That was only because when she was unraveling the twist ties it popped, but she fixed it easily. I really like the way that my twist ties are fixed on my front tooth time. It is barely noticeable. I probably won't have to use as much wax as I have on that tooth. Wax is a lifesaver! I have wax all through the house. Everything went smooth, only minimal filing this time. Next month I will be getting stronger wires and I will have passed the beginner wire stage, oh my I can't wait. I was already informed that I will be sore. I will only hope for the best and enjoy this last month of the beginner wires. I still have to wear my elastics, I'm kind of used to putting them on now, but I will be glad when I don't have to do it anymore. I don't have any twist ties on my bottom teeth anymore, so that's a good thing.