Week 5 Update & Why Brushing In Public Bites

Who is good about brushing after every meal?  I am.  Because adult orthodontics aren't covered on my dental insurance - it's considered cosmetic - I pay the full price.  Ca-ching, Ca-ching.  Anyway, I'm very consistent with flossing daily and brushing after every meal and am always double checking to make sure they are clean.

Any other time I'm not too far from home, so I just wait to brush when I get home or if I'm with my family, I'll use their restroom.  Lately I've been working temp at an office and have had to use the public restroom.  Let's get one thing straight, I don't like it.  There's nothing like the constant sound of flushing and gastric symphonies to thwart one's desire to brush.  It's completely the antithesis of what I'm trying to accomplish - a clean mouth.

Week 4 Update + 1st Day Pic

It's Tuesday!  You know what that means?  A picture update!

Random Thoughts About My Grill

I've been paying so much attention to the bottom chompers and side snaggles, that I didn't realize how much the buck teeth have moved!  Today I was staring obsessively in the mirror at my teeth trying to make sure I brushed them good enough when all of a sudden I found myself gasping "Oh my gosh!" "Jigga what?" "Jigga who?"

I was overjoyed when I noticed the little a-shape at the bottom of my two front teeth was closing up.  In the spirit of neurotic flossing, I also noticed spaces that were once tight are loosening up which means (drum roll please) the teeth are turning!  It's so awesome.  I heart braces :) 

I can't wait to see what my Ortho says about them.  I am wondering if maybe, just maybe I will get them off sooner.  They seem to be moving fast.  I was thinking that I would make some awesome jewelry out the brackets and wires at the end of this journey.  I kid, I kid.  Or am I???

Let's see, after I get them off I will get them whitened and I want the whitest white.  I want to light the way at night!  Then, I want to wear red lipstick to emphasize the whiteness.  Then, I'll look into a possible career as an extra in a toothpaste or mouthwash commercial.  So many plans for me and my grill.  I kid, I kid.  Or am I??? ;)

Week 3 Update

Can I just say that I really think certain teeth are about to fall out!  I know it's all in my head.  Some just hurt so much.  They only hurt when I eat on them or brush them.  I still can't use the front and bottom chompers to bite down.  I'm thinking it's going to be like this until I get them off. 

As I wrote earlier, popcorn is my favorite food and is also now my Kryptonite with these braces.  It is so delicious.  I haven't had it in weeks and last week I went to the movies with my mom and here's how the conversation went:

"You want to share popcorn?  Oh wait - you can't eat that" she said.
Looking dejected and sad I mutter, "No".  Thinking she'll probably not get it. 
Hesitating she replied, "I'm getting it.  Sorry!"