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My First Orthodontic Appointment EVER

January 11, 2013 by Momstart 4 Comments

My First Orthodontic Appointment EVER

I recently visited the Orthodontist Dr. Matthew K. Bruner who comes highly recommended. At my appointment I was really impressed with his office—he was working on four different patients all at the same time. Considering I’ve never been to an orthodontist, I wouldn’t have any idea if this was normal or not, but it sure seems to raise efficiency.

At my appointment they took a lot of photos. They took a photo of my profile, my mouth open and my mouth closed. Then they took photos of my teeth. They put these mouth openers, they were placed on both sides and they took photos of all angles of my teeth with a camera much like mine. Then they used a machine that took a 180 degree x-ray of my teeth. This allowed them to look at my roots and overall health of my mouth and teeth. Damon System orthodontists are trained to take the whole patient into account: the shape of your face, your profile, what you will look like into your 40s, 50s… and beyond. The Damon System is based on a unique treatment philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth.

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From this Dr. Bruner was able to determine that I have a Class 3 overbite and that many of my teeth do not line up. You can see on the photo which teeth aren’t lined up by the pen marks Dr. Bruner drew on teeth. The bottom of my chin is not quite lined up with the center of my eyes. That kind of correction could have been fixed if I had braces earlier in life but now my mouth is pretty much formed. They are however, going to try and move my jaw back with the Damon System. We did go over all options, I even asked about invisible liners and he said they wouldn’t solve the problems that I have. Liners can not move my teeth back to correct the class three overbite, or allow my teeth to adjust gradually over the next 18 months.

And I’m really excited that they will be using the Damon Clear, virtually invisible, brackets for my treatment. I’m a bit nervous about getting braces, excited for the outcome but really nervous. Going to the dentist has never been something that I enjoy. My bonding process has taken place, and I’m going to share that experience with you very soon.

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If you’re interested in finding out more information or if the Damon System is right for you then use the Doctor Locator to find your nearest Damon System orthodontist and ask them how you may benefit from Damon Braces.

I’m a Damon Diva and am being compensated for my time and will be treated with the Damon System and sharing that experience with you.

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Filed Under: personal Tagged With: braces, Damon Clear, Damon System, personal

Comments

  1. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    January 12, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I had no idea you were getting braces. Good luck!

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  2. Betty Baez says

    January 12, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    That is soo crazy what a coincidence I spent an hour this morning researching options between Invisalign, metal braces, ceramic braces, I didn’t find these in my search I really want to get my teeth straightened and my overbite taken care of but I don’t want to look like a teenager with a mouth full of metal. Thank you for posting this I’m going to look more into it.

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  3. Marybeth @ babysavers.com says

    January 12, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    It sounds like you got a ton of information. I’ve never had braces but I’m so happy to see how much the whole process has improved since I was a teenager 🙂 Good luck!

    Reply
  4. Tammy S says

    January 13, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I just took my daughter to the Orthodontist about a month ago. Thank goodness she doesn’t need braces. Good luck with yours.

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