Sunday 2 June 2013

Back in America

Hi people :) I know it's been a long time, and I'm sorry I haven't updated this blog.

I am now back in the United States for the summer and recently went back to go see my dentist. At the moment he has my DNA Appliance and is getting it repaired. He also mentioned that he will be starting me on the lower appliance; I am meant to pick up them both in about two weeks. Until then, I am wearing a retainer that he gave me so that my jaw expansion doesn't regress.

Currently I am at 13 turns, and have been for the past three weeks. I wanted to keep expanding my appliance, but because I was to near my dentist appointment, I decided to wait until he could properly shape it. It got so uncomfortable that I chose to stop expanding it until I went in to see him. (He said thevreason it was uncomfortable was because the top of the DNA Appliance rubbed against the roof of my mouth.)

I am really excited and happy, though. Two days ago he showed me a comparison between my teeth now, and from eight months ago. The expansion is very noticeable and I am so encouraged by my progress (even though it is technically behind where I should be). I thanked my dentist and told him I was so happy he practically insisted that I use the DNA Appliance over Invisalign. You don't have to wear the appliance all day like Invisalign and it does more than Invisalign could ever achieve.

I totally recommend the DNA Appliance (and this is coming from someone who was skeptical of it).

Pictures to come soon!