I've recently had my braces removed (May 2009) and now have an Essix retainer for my bottom jaw (to wear at night) and an Hawley retainer for my top jaw with false tooth attached (to wear during the day).

Starting in Aug/Sept 2004 I had Damon type 2 brackets, then In-ovation brackets (replaced March and May 2006) and seven In-ovation brackets without clips (with elastic ligatures).
Total time in braces = 4 years and 8 months!

NB: All treatment is through the NHS apart from implant work done by Mr Ziff which is private.


Thursday, July 29, 2004

Dentist - teeth extraction

Today I had an appointment with my dentist to have my teeth taken out.

I was very nervous as I hate needles and knew I had to be injected to numb the area before the teeth are removed.

My dentist removed my two top pre-molars (I'll spare you the details!) and asked if I wanted to keep them. I refused so he got rid of them.

I came home with a numb top lip so I couldn't even eat or drink properly. Pretty annoying!

I took painkillers as my gum had already started to hurt when I got home.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Wisdom teeth removal waiting game

Today I had my appointment at the Maxillofacial department at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

I had x-rays taken and they told me that I need to have my two bottom wisdom teeth removed.

They filled in a referral form and I'm placed on a waiting list!

My teeth will be removed in day surgery meaning I go into hospital in the morning and go home the same day to recover.
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