Week 10 Update & A Couple of Questions

I got some great questions from a reader.  Thanks so much!  If anyone has any questions about my whole brace experience, feel free to ask.  Here are the questions: 

1)  Did I need teeth removed?  No.  I had all four wisdom teeth removed when I was 17, so I had plenty of space on top and bottom in the back.  I had mild crowding in the front with some spaces between my lower front teeth so that gave me some extra room.  All my snaggly teeth can freely migrate to where they need to be!

Week 9 Update

A few observations about the power chain.  It traps more food and requires more brushing.  Flossing is also more challenging.  

The rubber bands are really a breeze to wear now and my teeth are not as sensitive as a week ago.  The back teeth are the most painful and there's no getting around it with eating.  :(

Week 8 Update + 1st Day Pic

Tuesday I saw Dr. Johnson and he was really pleased with the progress.  He mentioned that the front teeth can be challenging, but mine have moved nicely!  I felt great :)  Then, my balloon of joy slowly deflated...

Week 7 Update

Lately it's been very easy to eat.  The sensitivity of the top front teeth has finally lessened, but that will be short lived.  I go for my first follow up appointment next Tuesday.  I'm thinking he'll check the progress and hopefully give me a new wire.  I can't wait for the Suresmile wire.  That's when fine tuneing will begin.  I'm hoping at my visit he'll be blown away by my progress and say we're ahead of schedule!

FDA Issues Warning To Invisalign

Well, well, well.  What do we have here?  You can read all about the FDA warning here:  Invisalign Gets FDA Warning

Week 6 Update & Weird Itchy Feeling?

Recently I've noticed I get this weird itchy feeling on my teeth.  It's hard to explain and pinpoint, but basically it feels like my teeth are itching.  Chewing gum is the only thing that calms the sensation.  It's very bizarre.