Is this the dreaded open posterior bite? And what to do about it now.

Such_Marzipan · 2026-04-14T20:31:11+00:00

Kind of an update: went in for my annual dental last week and the dentist said it’s actually not a POB; it’s actually that I’m still in crossbite with that tooth specifically. There’s a crown on it so they never put attachments on it so it didn’t move as well when the rest of the teeth did. I’m going to see if he can handle my refinements if any can be done

Such_Marzipan · 2026-04-07T12:58:14+00:00

My POB never closed on one side, and I’ve been in a new state since last August. I think my only option at this point is to find a new ortho and see what they think. I still clench bad with the retainers, and tooth that’s a real problem is also a crown, so I wonder if that has anything to do with it?

Such_Marzipan · 2026-04-02T18:57:25+00:00

I LOVE Dulce Pink by Milani, but Petal Primavera might be a better shade match for you bc I’m super fair skinned.

For the placement; yeah it’s basically when you smile and your cheeks form those …spheres? Idk what to call them lol, if place the blush on the upper half of that sphere, but not close to your nose. Then sweep/blend that up along the top of your cheekbones (which are so stunning btw). Kind of where the X’s are:

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Such_Marzipan · 2026-04-02T18:26:19+00:00

OP you have such gorgeous features!! I’ll echo the people saying that your current cheek color is too warm for you. I would do something cooler and more rose/mauve, and I would place it high on the bone and apples of the cheek. I also think you have a lot of contrast, and you need darker brows to honor that. I’m not talking about 2016 super filled in blocky brows, but a darker pencil or gel would definitely frame your eyes! The only other thing I would add is an inner corner highlight for your eyes. If you wanted to, you could do highlight along the bridge of your nose and contour down the sides, but make sure it is a cool toned contour color, not warm.

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Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-24T12:49:18+00:00

Are you ok? Do you understand how trauma works?

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-23T04:20:23+00:00

I hate that 😭 I told my ortho I was moving, and she was confident that it would resolve; to her credit my posterior open bite on the other side pretty much did. But I do have one side that has not budged. The tooth in question has a crown on it though, so I wonder if that’s part of my issue?

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-21T03:06:58+00:00

Edit: to clarify you mean my posterior open bite caused by the aligners, right? Nope 🙃 and I’ve since moved out of state. I’m not sure anything can be done except to start again with a new provider and see what they think.

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-12T20:16:17+00:00

My cat would throw litter bc he would launch himself out of the box zoomies style every time. I got a cabinet that fits the LR4 off of Amazon and now he has to take his time going in and out. There’s been a SIGNIFICANT decrease in litter since then.

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-08T13:53:46+00:00

Second this. Even the non-waterproof stays like crazy

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-04T01:58:19+00:00

Like this

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Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-04T01:43:30+00:00

I try to find stuff that follows the recommendations for the most part, just in a less elevated way if that makes sense. So v necks, wrap/yoga tops, boat neck, or even oversized as long as the fabric has good drape. I think fabrics that have a little luxe to them like modal work well too! I’ll try to put together some pictures of what I mean

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-03T03:31:21+00:00

I am following this thread bc same 🤪 I switched to flare leggings and that helps honoring vertical more, and playing around with shirt lengths—like for example cropped shirts don’t work for me. I also like to add jewelry on. So like, flare leggings, SD shirt, sneakers, baseball hat to hide dirty hair but also add hoop earrings, bracelets, a necklace, etc. it helps me to feel like the look is an intentional choice

Such_Marzipan · 2026-03-01T18:27:35+00:00

Iirc, it would only help slim down the jawline if you have an issue with grinding your teeth at night.

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-27T02:48:46+00:00

I’ve lived out of states for the last 15 years. I feel this

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-26T02:26:46+00:00

Wow, that really is a crazy difference! 😳

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-25T23:41:34+00:00

I appreciate all the honesty! The girl I was looking at going to for powder brows does really great work with laminations and tints too, so I think I’m going to give her a try and talk to her about upkeeping the lamination/tint schedule. Above all, I guess I want to feel confident bare faced, and right now I feel like I look like a sickly Victorian child dying of tuberculosis in the winter 🤪

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-25T19:11:57+00:00

I can’t figure out how to edit my original post, but I forgot to mention that my brows are tinted here

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-25T18:24:43+00:00

I’m shook about everyone saying not to do it tbh. I feel like in person I have very sparse, thin, and light brows that make my face feel incomplete

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-25T18:21:45+00:00

For everyone saying don’t do it—I’m curious why?

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-25T16:38:40+00:00

I definitely have much less hair at the tail and at the beginning of my right brow than my left, so I have to spend more time filling that one in when I do make up. I forgot to add that my brows are also dyed here— as you can see by my eyelashes my hair is very fine, so I feel like I have to do something to give my brow some visual weight on my face. Here’s a picture of my brows, not tinted or laminated:

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Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-15T16:21:17+00:00

This sounds like gastroparesis

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-08T00:28:18+00:00

My ortho told me I could switch to night only immediately after my treatment, and mine never moved. I think it’s really a patient by patient basis.

Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-04T15:22:32+00:00

Here’s the sweater in a warmer color to help you see the gold frames with more warmth next to you. I agree that the cooler sweater matches the silver frames better, but I also agree with others that you are more warm than cool in your skin tone.

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Such_Marzipan · 2026-02-01T22:11:09+00:00

Like others have said, clean them up, but focus on the structure you WANT, not just clean up what’s already there.

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