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, August 18, 2005

New tubing and spring tightening

Today I had new tubing put on either side of my top spring.

This is to widen the gap quicker.

The springs for my pre-molars were also tightened.
These new springs are causing my gums to suffer. I have to apply wax on them to relive the pain and damage to my gums.