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.


Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Open wide!

Today I had the spacers removed and the new metal ring brackets put in on my second molars.

I got a bit scared as these go in right at the back of the mouth and I had to learn to open my jaw in a different way so Mr S could reach each tooth properly.