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February Update!

. I found the images from the consultation last April. Here they are!

So it will be nice to have something to compare future stuff to.

Here's a current photo from today. I'm SO thankful they put a thin, flexible wire on. It doesn't hurt as much as it usually does. Which is a good thing since stupid me packed salad for my lunch today, :(.

Today.
Last month.
Just comparing today and last month. The space between my two front teeth has gone down a lot. But the space between some of my bottom teeth is so tight now. It's quite annoying when flossing. And then there are HUGE gaps between my lower back teeth. I can fit that skinny brush in between them. :( It's frustrating.

I've gotten into the habit of updating after every orthodontist appt, I guess. That works. It's usually every 5 weeks. Next time it will be 6 weeks though because they couldn't fit me in.

Can't believe I've only had my braces on for like four months already. Seems like way longer. LOL

Not too many problems. A bracket fell off AGAIN at the dentist office. Same one. My crowns do NOT like to hold those brackets on. Luckily, it was in the office. Had to stay like 20 extra minutes though when it was only supposed to be like a five minute appt. Boo.

Next time I'm getting pre-surgery molds for sure! That's exciting. They want to see where I am in the process. Nervous

Still preggo, as well! 19 weeks yesterday! Craziness. Okay that's all for now! Ciao!

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