I got my porcelain braces Monday morning, March 31st, 2008. They are not so bad so far. It's been almost 10 weeks and I'm anxious for my next appointment. I had issues with metal tips of the wires poking into the inside of my cheeks for a couple of weeks but after having gone back in to get a wire rejigged (it popped off of a couple of teeth that are quite crowded) I had the ends snipped and haven't had to use the wax ever since!

I am better at cleaning them. I floss nightly and it paid off since I had my regular dental cleaning and check-up Saturday, May 17th. The dental hygenist said I have the cleanest teeth with braces she's ever polished. I had x-rays done too even with the "clear" braces on (it'd been 2 years). I have to get cleanings every 3-4 months. Next appointment is end of August.

I cannot WAIT until I go for my 10-week ortho appointment, Thursday, June 12th. I feel like my teeth have been "stagnant" for 2-3 weeks now. Once they are tightened they'll continue shifting to where they are supposed to be.

At first, every few days I'd notice a change in my teeth. One tooth would be "sore" or sensitive for a day then a different one, then another one. They were "shifting". I had asked and in fact, people's teeth with braces actually do shift. Apparently, one's teeth could be straightened in a matter of months but unfortunately those that went that route in the past ended up loosing all their teeth since the bone was not able to adjust, the teeth were simply loosened too much and they all fell out. Not mine! I can envision my new teeth already. I can see changes in them already... subtle as they are.

Nine weeks down... 18+ months to go?