So I am almost a year into my braces journey. These months have really flown by so fast. I still cannot believe a year will be leaving in a couple of weeks. Well, there have really been no changes with my teeth.
The four teeth that I had extracted prior to braces have to close in. If you have had gum disease in the past like I have, you will have to realize that your treatment will be longer. I was under the impression it would be 18 months, but it looks like it will be 2016. I am not happy about that, but I have to go along with the plan, my orthodontist knows better than I do.
This dental visit entailed of
- Top: tightened (no wire change)
- Bottom: Wire change (no tightening)
During my journey I have experience no bleeding or puffy gums. I do hate flossing, but thank God for the dental brushes. I alternate, its faster for me to use my brushes. The Water Pik does remove big food debris, but to me it does not replace flossing.
Maybe I will give a review on the WaterPik, who knows. I do know that I am so sick of these things. I am so ready to get them off my teeth. This video kinda describes my frustration, but it also reminds me of where I have come from. So I'm closing my post with, if you can get braces, get them. They will change your entire facial appearance, and give self esteem you never had. Good luck with you journey and thanks for reading my blog!! If you have had braces please comment!!
