When I visited the orthodontist today, the doctor said all looks well with my mouth so far. Tammy took off the power chain on my lower canine because it rotated nicely. She also removed the tightly coiled spring in that region. She trimmed my bottom archwire and tightened it, too.

annnnnd- surprise, surprise- I'm using elastics again! This time I upgraded to quail (from the old parrot rubber bands)! For those of you not in the "orthodontic know," there are little birds on rubber band/elastics packages that indicate the size/type.I suppose you could say I actually downgraded to quail because these quail bands are much, much smaller than my previous bands. Of course the smaller size is creating a little pain in my mouth right now, especially when I open my mouth wide-- but it's manageable..however, I'm sure my gums will be sore tomorrow morning.



Recently I followed through with one of my leisurely goals-- creating a food blog! http://emh0917.tumblr.com Ch-ch-ch-ch-check it out! I'm still new to Tumblr and trying to acclimate myself with all of its functions and quirks... it's a work in progress.. nevertheless- please follow me! create your own tumblr, too! it's pretty neat. (above pic related ;) what an adorable lil mousey nibblin' on a tasty looking tiny plate of food!)

Eating like a tiny mouse may be cute, but i can't wait to devour food like a bear!!

http://www.hallobay.com/images/2004/SH_Bear_fish_2L.jpg

Exciting News!

My top right canine is finally poking through my gums!! woohoo! This super exciting because-- if it continues to progress on its own, I won't have to have it surgically uncovered. I've been waiting so long for this moment! YES!!