After yet another long hiatus, I'm BACK with another update video! In the second half of 2017, I was switched into what are called "finishing wires". The wires I was in before--expanding wires--are round in shape and are made of Nickel Titanium steel, which can expand when there's heat present. The finishing wires are rectangular and are made of stainless steel and are more rigid, less flexible. They can be used to apply pressure and torque, but has far far less expansive abilities. The finishing wires mean that most of the major movement is complete and the treatment is now more focused on making smaller alignments and straightening. I also had my first dental cleaning since May of 2015! I know, a super long time--actually my cleaning in 2015 is what inspired me to revisit my orthodontic treatment to begin with. The cleaning was pretty painful, a lot of scraping and pulling and I was pretty displeased! I also finally got an estimate that my treatment would likely finish by the end of 2017 or at the latest, spring of 2018!
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Sean
10/12/2018 12:48:54 am
Thanks for posting your experience Divya! It's late where I am at, and i'm on my second day of having my MARPE screws in, and having to turn twice in the morning and twice at night. I'm 29, and this evening I experienced one of the worst pains I have ever felt in my mouth. After reading your blog and having some more Tylenol, I am feeling much better. Thanks for sharing. I am grateful. ;)
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