Sorry I haven't been writing as often. It's just because there isn't a whole lot to write about. Nothing has really changed between then and now. I went for my 4th adjustment today. My ortho wasn't in the office due to an elective surgery he had to do -- he did have another ortho to substitute. The new ortho didn't talk to me at all -- just checked my teeth and that was about it.
I got another new wire in today. I don't feel much difference. It's of course a little tighter, but nothing unbearable. The nurse assistant told me that I have to get my teeth aligned and then undergo "major bite correction." in her exact words. I think my teeth is already pretty much aligned but then again, I don't really know for sure. I do notice that recently my lower teeth is really protruding out. They used to curl inwards but now they are 90 degrees to my jaw (where they should be). I guess this is what the ortho told me before... I will actually look "worse" than how I started off. You don't notice it unless you see my profile. I have to use a little energy and be mentally aware to make my upper and lower lips meet.
I got another new wire in today. I don't feel much difference. It's of course a little tighter, but nothing unbearable. The nurse assistant told me that I have to get my teeth aligned and then undergo "major bite correction." in her exact words. I think my teeth is already pretty much aligned but then again, I don't really know for sure. I do notice that recently my lower teeth is really protruding out. They used to curl inwards but now they are 90 degrees to my jaw (where they should be). I guess this is what the ortho told me before... I will actually look "worse" than how I started off. You don't notice it unless you see my profile. I have to use a little energy and be mentally aware to make my upper and lower lips meet.
I wonder when they will start correcting my bite. I am thinking the use of the rubber bands? Anyways, I took another picture of my teeth today to share with you. No next adjustment date yet, since my ortho is not there. They'll call me to schedule.
February 17, 2006
