The Dreaded Rubberband

I had my usual every 4-weeks orthodontist appointment today and I left with the dreaded rubberband. While braces have not been too much of a problem so far, I was dreading the day when I had to wear rubberbands. Every four weeks, I go in, get a good report, get my upper and lower bars and ties changed, and leave. Today, everything was going swell until they looked at my upper 3 (that is really my upper left canine), and looked some more, and looked some more. They decided that I needed an eagle which is a rubberband that forms a triangle on three teeth. I know it's complicated and I look ridiculus because I only have it on one side and it can be seen when I talk, smile, laugh, everything!!! I have to wear it 24/7 for the next four weeks and then they will assess if the bracket needs to be repositioned. I am not too pleased but at least it doesn't hurt. I know it is needed and this is the price I have to pay for my desired perfect teeth, so I will endure what needs to be done. Needless to say, I will not be posting a picture of this event! This is the only smile you will get from me for the next four weeks. :)