Braces Update
January 15, 2009
So it has been about 4 months since I got my braces and I couldn't be happier with the improvement. The pain has all been worth it! I have learned to learn that things that are hard to eat: apples, chips, sandwiches. I have to cut everything up to bite size pieces and then eat them. The flossing is more difficult and I have told hubby that I will never, ever complain about flossing once my braces are gone. So...you wanna see? Click the pic to enlarge.
The biggest improvement has been made on my lower teeth. There was a tooth that was all the way behind the others and no space for it. A couple of months with a spacer created the space needed, then some magic rubber bands and the tooth was pulled forward and the gap is closing. I am so thrilled and I am looking forward to the end result in 12 months or so. This month, I get some rubber bands to line up my top teeth with my bottom...it should be fun.
BTW: I had a haircut last month and the photo shows the new do. I cut about 7 inches off...I know the thing grows like weeds!
Isela
You are a very lovely young lady and your hair cut looks great.
Posted by: Janet in New Mexico | January 28, 2009 at 01:47 AM
I'm really amazed at braces these days, you can hardly tell you have them on and you show remarkable change since September. You are just lovely.
Posted by: mitchypoo | January 17, 2009 at 03:18 PM
You look amazing. :D
Posted by: Stacey | January 17, 2009 at 06:13 AM
you look beautiful! Awesome job!
Posted by: Kim | January 16, 2009 at 07:49 PM
It looks great! ;)
Aren't braces amazing? Daughter had the same issue with bottom teeth overlapping. Between some wicket looking metal device to enlarge the top (can't remember the dental term) and braces, her teeth straightened in 6 months.
Posted by: Kathy N | January 16, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Very nice! Oldest kiddo needs to spend 3 years in braces and then a retainer "for as long as possible". I told him this is good timing though because he will have nice teeth by the time he is old enough to date ;)
You look fabulous, pretty lady!
Posted by: Jenny | January 16, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Oh Isela, you look beautiful!
LOVE the new hairdo!
Huggz!
Posted by: Jeannie | January 16, 2009 at 01:18 PM
It's amazing what they can do these days. I have a crowded mouth like my dad and one tooth crowded out almost all the way to the front.
Posted by: alwen | January 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Love your new hair do! It is super cute!
Posted by: Karen | January 16, 2009 at 09:02 AM
you look fantastic. Look like you matured in 4 months!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 15, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Isela, you are SOOOO beautiful!!! Rachel is jealous of how flawless your skin is, and I am jealous of how fast your hair grows. For mine and Milly's sake.
Posted by: Jo | January 15, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Wow, you look so good!!!!
Posted by: Kim | January 15, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Man - braces and a new 'do. Are you goin' all Hollywood on us?!
Just kidding -- you look great! Nice hair.
Posted by: LizAndrsn | January 15, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Look at you hot mama!! :))
Posted by: Cynthia | January 15, 2009 at 05:10 PM
You positively glow! Yes, indeed it was worth every bit of it!
Posted by: Abigail | January 15, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Do you have an email address to contact you.
Posted by: Gina | January 15, 2009 at 04:19 PM