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Adult Braces: 3/4 Month Update!

Okay I am so late with this update!! 

I had my braces tightened on 15th December which was the 3 month mark! The weekend before this I got engaged 💍👰 and then with Christmas, New Year and my fiancé's 30th birthday, things have been a little crazy!

My teeth were very sore the day I had my braces tightened and the following day. I struggled to eat that evening and the next morning! It was also very sore to brush my teeth!

They only had to use a power chain on the left side this time. The gap in the right side has closed as much as it can. The left side still has a bit to go! I hate the power chains...they are sore!! Hopefully this is the last time I will need one!  
I've had very little to no pain since then though! I don't know if I'm just used to it now or if there isn't as much movement this time! 💁

I haven't noticed a lot of movement! The first 6 weeks definitely showed the most movement! I'm finding a few gaps appearing between my teeth as the front teeth are pulled back. The dentist said this would take another 3 visits before the gaps are completely closed. I'm also becoming more aware of the length difference between my 2 front teeth 🙈 The overjet finally looks like its making progress and pulling back! The two front teeth don't seem to stick out so much anymore!!

Right side!
Left side!

Oh and I'm happy to announce that I can eat pizza!!! 🎉 (I just need to cut it with a knife and fork...) I'm still really missing being able to bite into food...

I'm getting my braces tightened again at the end of the month and will hopefully make a post quicker this time! No slacking!! 😂
Until next time...

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