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, December 13, 2006

Coloured powerchain?

Today I had my usual powerchain removed and replaced.

Before Mr S had a chance to even do it, I said
"I have a question for you, do you have coloured powerchains?"

He asked if I was feeling festive and I explained it is because the clear powerchain gets stained so easily.

Mr S asked his nurse who checked and found a tube of red powerchain but unfortunately it was too old and got distorted when pulled and so was destined for the bin and not my teeth.

So here I am again with a clear powerchain which will turn yellow! Oh well...

Mr S also told me my gaps are closing with great progress, so hopefully when they are shut I think I won't need a powerchain anymore.
That'll be good as I'll no longer have a yellow thing in my mouth.

NB: I found out about getting coloured powerchains and lots of great information about braces from Archwired.com.

NB:

Some photos I've taken on the 7th Dec.
They are not very good I'm afraid as I forgot to use macro but you can see how my teeth are at the moment.

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