So I've finally come to the end of having orthodontic devices in my mouth.
I got my braces off just over two months ago.
:)
Unfortunately I haven't got great photos but the difference is nothing short of impressive regardless. I am very happy with the outcome and am very glad I ended up going through the very long process which all up was over four years worth of orthodontic work!
Palate expander, 5 teeth removed, Braces and now a retainer.
I wear my retainer all the time except for when I eat. It is a clear plastic retainer which i like because other people cant tell that it is in.
I will continue to wear it round the clock until christmas and then lessen the time to around 16 hours a day. It has fit into my routine well and I rarely forget to put it back in after eating.
Something I have also put into my daily routine now rather than every other day is tooth mousse, now with my retainer it is kind of like a tray for tooth mousse or even whitening gel (I havent got that far yet)
I have to be vigilant about my retainer also because I have some wisdom teeth making their way in, luckily i have space if needed but will need the retainer to hold everything in place as they make their way down. I've admitted to myself that I will be wearing my retainer for life at night at least, and I am ok with that so long as I never have crooked teeth or migraines again.
So thats it from me for now, If I get many requests for it ill attempt to take some more shots of my upper and lower jaw now. I really do have so much more space in my mouth and I can't remember what it was like to have such little space and so much crowding anymore.
My advice for people seeking out upper palate expansion is do your research first and then definitely consider it as an option. I am so glad that I did.
I got my braces off just over two months ago.
:)
Unfortunately I haven't got great photos but the difference is nothing short of impressive regardless. I am very happy with the outcome and am very glad I ended up going through the very long process which all up was over four years worth of orthodontic work!
Palate expander, 5 teeth removed, Braces and now a retainer.
I wear my retainer all the time except for when I eat. It is a clear plastic retainer which i like because other people cant tell that it is in.
I will continue to wear it round the clock until christmas and then lessen the time to around 16 hours a day. It has fit into my routine well and I rarely forget to put it back in after eating.
Something I have also put into my daily routine now rather than every other day is tooth mousse, now with my retainer it is kind of like a tray for tooth mousse or even whitening gel (I havent got that far yet)
I have to be vigilant about my retainer also because I have some wisdom teeth making their way in, luckily i have space if needed but will need the retainer to hold everything in place as they make their way down. I've admitted to myself that I will be wearing my retainer for life at night at least, and I am ok with that so long as I never have crooked teeth or migraines again.
So thats it from me for now, If I get many requests for it ill attempt to take some more shots of my upper and lower jaw now. I really do have so much more space in my mouth and I can't remember what it was like to have such little space and so much crowding anymore.
My advice for people seeking out upper palate expansion is do your research first and then definitely consider it as an option. I am so glad that I did.
