The deed is done!

My upper lateral incisors are officially gone...extractions were yesterday. I would have posted sooner but they looked kind of icky plus I had a sick and cranky kiddo. I will say I'm not a fan of the gap however my family, friends and coworkers have been really supportive which has made the transition easier. I know it's only temporary and will look the best in the long term!  The canines will still need to be reshaped and bonded after braces are removed and after I have my teeth whitenened...

On a more exciting note, my lonely unwired bottom tooth has now been connected and is on the move literally has moved since yesterday (ouch but YAY!!!). My lowers are more sore than the extraction sites! I also have a bit of a lisp now but think this will improve with time once I adjust to the extra space for my tongue now that the especially wonky upper tooth is gone.

Here are the latest pics:

Upper arch with extractions

 

Before braces photo for comparison

Lower arch, gap on right closed, left side smaller, all teeth strapped in...yipee!!!

Before braces photo for comparison

Smile with "the gap", excited to be able to correct my upper midline!