Things are moving along pretty swimmingly. My left canine has made it's official debut. The right one is a bit behind, but still moving. I have been going to the orthodontist every 2 weeks like clockwork, chugging along. No pain, just a slight bit of discomfort when they do a "pull" and tie to the archwire. It subsides fairly quick. I had a chat with the doctor two weeks ago regarding my progress. I asked if they would be off in time for my wedding. She said, "well I don't want to lie to you and get your hopes up. It all depends on how straight they come in. If they come in crooked, there is more work to turn them and it takes longer." So right now, we really don't know. She did mention that she has had other brides ask and she said she may be able to do something temporary. So we'll see. It's not going to make it or break it. If I have to get married in braces, then that's what I'll do. It's not what I'd like to happen, but I'll just deal with it. It's in the hands of fate right now. I had x-rays taken last week at my cleaning, and wow, what a difference a year makes! No cavities, by the way, YAY! At today's visit, she did have to remove the archwire and bend it outwards a bit so that the tooth can come in fully. The wire was basically blocking the tooth from being able to come in all the way. So she bent it and put it back in. The last 2 months I have been experiencing a bit of tenderness in my gums at the front, but I guess that's to be expected when you have adult teeth coming into place.
A little over 7 months to go until wedding day. I'm going to enjoy it either way, with or without braces! It's not the end of the world to get married wearing braces! (Just keeping fingers crossed that I can get them removed before the wedding.😊)
