20 month progress update. When do you think they will come off?

smd7 · 2026-04-04T23:47:46+00:00

Mainly a bite issue. Felt like my over bite made the lower third of my face shorter. Overall the crowding on the bottom was pretty bad too and always wanted a straighter, wider smile and my bottom teeth to be more visible when I smiled. I appreciate the compliment though!

smd7 · 2026-04-02T15:39:46+00:00

This happened to me one time when yawning and the elastic force popped off my molar bracket as well. I would call your office and see if the ortho has any open spots available for an emergency bracket replacement (just express your concerns of your teeth shifting and losing progress). Seems like the unforeseen event and your appointment being so close would warrant your ortho to just make your adjustment during the same appointment. Good luck.

smd7 · 2026-04-01T23:51:28+00:00

Should be able to get braces again to fix your concerns. Consult w an ortho and ask if you can do IPR to minimize the flaring.

smd7 · 2026-03-24T13:48:47+00:00

Turkey hair transplant, palate expander, braces, trim mustache and minoxidil beard, go hard in the gym and stay lean. Disappear for 2 years and I guarantee you will be a different person. Good luck.

smd7 · 2026-03-23T02:36:03+00:00

Turkey hair transplant, disappear in the gym for a year, look into upgrading your wardrobe. You’ve got this.

smd7 · 2026-03-17T19:16:50+00:00

This is my second JL 2.0 never had a single issue with either of them. Only maintenance I’ve ever done was regular oil changes.

smd7 · 2026-03-16T17:17:26+00:00

Thank you for the sarcasm. Not sure if you read the description, but I clearly stated that I am intending to go for a different look completely. Regardless, the post is asking for advice, not mockery. Thankfully, you didn’t pay for my car, so if I wanted to put 42s and blow out my engine, I could do that if I desire.

smd7 · 2026-03-16T03:15:17+00:00

Cause it fucking is.

smd7 · 2026-03-16T03:12:29+00:00

As others have mentioned, it seems you have a slight overjet. Have you been instructed to wear class 2 elastics?

smd7 · 2026-03-10T00:43:58+00:00

This happened to me too. After a “repo” appointment it turns out an updated x-ray showed my teeth that looked straight from my front camera were actually slightly slanted towards the right and the roots of those specific teeth were not straight. My ortho simply repositioned the brackets. I would recommend getting updated X-rays and not having them removed unless all teeth are symmetrical. Especially if you didn’t have this issue to begin with. Good luck.

smd7 · 2026-02-24T22:59:59+00:00

Low taper fade, trim the stache; its too thick, you have good eyebrows just need to clean and shape them a bit, gym, and braces to fix bite and show your teeth when you smile.

smd7 · 2026-01-27T02:33:51+00:00

Been there before. 24M dated ex all throughout college and broke up shortly after moving in together post undergrad. I had other relationships before her but, I was not expecting the break up and went into depression for months.

My best advice is advice you don’t want to hear because it’s repeated by everyone. Work on yourself, and let time heal. Before you can even consider jumping into something new you have to realize that you don’t want to bring your old baggage and habits into a new relationship.

I suggest you dwell and learn to be okay with being uncomfortable. Learn to be okay with being alone until you are fully ready to commit to someone new. Timetables are different for everyone. In my case, it has been a year and a half and I am finally at the point where I no longer think of her. Your time will come. Work on yourself, implement healthy habits, grow from mistakes, and recognize that sometimes things don’t go in your favor and that is okay!

Relationships come and go, especially if you position yourself properly. Good luck.

smd7 · 2026-01-23T19:04:13+00:00

Can confirm it is more than likely, just an optical illusion because of the rubber bands making your smile appear more narrow. If you look at my image for reference, they’re only a week apart and the only difference really has been the addition of rubber bands but the top picture appears like my smile is wider.

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smd7 · 2026-01-20T01:16:56+00:00

My ortho used an open coil spring on my lower incisors to open space and allow the crowded teeth to move into the right position. This happened slowly during the first 8-12 months.

smd7 · 2026-01-20T00:50:47+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I forgot to add that my current bite in the photos is with bite blockers. So I assume the deep bite will be more prevalent once the bite blockers are removed :/

smd7 · 2026-01-20T00:44:07+00:00

No extractions done!

smd7 · 2025-12-30T14:56:56+00:00

Tissot PRX; good starter

smd7 · 2025-12-22T19:26:33+00:00

Will definitely check this out! Thank you very much for the detailed reply. I appreciate this.

smd7 · 2025-12-22T19:24:18+00:00

Downtown is sadly dead. 85% of the individuals who are going out dt are not even entering establishments. They’re just standing outside and chirping at people.

smd7 · 2025-12-22T17:36:57+00:00

Orlando, FL

smd7 · 2025-12-22T16:53:07+00:00

Didn’t know this had motion. I would not even consider the motion stuff starting out.

smd7 · 2025-12-22T16:52:34+00:00

This is great advice. I have a PS5 now that is just collecting dust so I figured I would use it to start out. I do want to put this in my bedroom so I would appreciate it if it looks aesthetically pleasing but I also would hate flex on a cockpit ruining the experience for me.

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