Fingers crossed for my next appointment! Braces are coming off!

Per my previous blog with my estimations I was nearly close... obviously August wasn't my month to get my braces off but October 1st my teeth will sink into everything that has been cut ever so nicely with a fork & knife since December. Okay, so getting braces doesn't mean that you can't bite into things, but for the sake of not wasting time wondering if I have food in my braces it was my best decision.

Now just to close some little spaces and bring one tooth down a little and this mouth will be golden. I'm back to the rubber bands though... which in this case "will only give you even better results. You are going to have excellent results either way but they will just make it even better" So now I'm forced into the aches & pains of rubber bands. Having all that pressure on your jaw is just about as much fun as stubbing your toe, messing up your fresh manicure, or getting bitten by a shark.

Let the count down begin!

Orthodontist & Dentist all in one week! always getting such great news from my appointments

I went to my ortho apt first and I was given even better news! This girl will be feasting in celebration on Thanksgiving because My braces will be off before feast day! I'm always last at the table already because of all the food I consume on thanksgiving & this yeas just imagine how much easier it will be without the braces & expander holding me back! I am beyond excited! I think only my family could possibly understand as they're the ones always waiting on me so they can clear the table & bring out desserts.

Dr. Kolodziej said his typical "I don't want to say any sooner" but I can tell you that you will have your braces off before Thanksgiving, if not even sooner but we will see at your next visit how it goes.

Every time I go I just keep getting better & better news. This is what happens when you follow their rules or maybe it's just that I'm really fortunate!?!
Whatever the case I am now at an only braces point - no more elastics! see ya back in 5 weeks!

The following week I went to the Dentist and I was very honest to admit that flossing is not one of my strong suites with braces. I LOVED flossing until I got braces and it takes like an hour to do sooo I just make sure that I always use those Wisps and clean my mouth really well after eating. It seemingly has been working out for me... the hygienist said only a littttttttttle bit of redness on one little section of my gums :) scoorrreeeeee!
Alright it's not the smartest idea but flossing is just a pain with the braces! I do not recommend for any one to skip it but if you are going to then be sure to be brushing and using Wisps!
I even got complimented on how well I am at brushing with braces!
Also don't let your hygienist skip out on flossing your teeth ... some are lazy and don't want to take the time but that's what they're getting paid to do!
The dentist came in and said I have great teeth no cavities, healthy, and good roots!

I'm like a goal medalist at the dentist!

only a few more weeks until another update on these teeth hopefully Dr. Kolodziej gives me great news :)

Here is a picture from 2008 & then a current 2013 picture. Good to see I'm still making the same faces 5 years later but check out those teeth! & you can hardly even see my braces since the pic is grainy :)