My appointment today was with the hygienist.
I'm now 24 years old.
I was nervous as it would be someone new and I'm used to my normal orthodontist dealing with my teeth.
It turned out to be fine and was nothing to worry about.
The hygienist was very nice and kind, she spent a lot of time cleaning up my plaque build up with a scale and polish (with the metal tools, water spray and air sucker). She even asked if I was okay while she was cleaning me up.
Since it was such a thorough clean up, I had to rinse my mouth a few times to get rid of the blood in my mouth.
After it was complete, my teeth looked and felt great! YAY!
Now let's see how long they stay all clean...
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.
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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Think nice thoughts
Mr S changed both my wires.
This was very time consuming (I was lying there for nearly an hour!).
My brackets were all clogged up so Mr S spent a lot of time cleaning my brackets so the wires could be changed.
The new wires are much thicker and he filed them down a little at the back as they would hurt my gum if left as they were.
Mr S told me these are the thickest wires I will have and that I have around 4 more changes left before the big op!
He said next time the wires put in will be thinner.
I asked when the op is likely to be, he said in the second half of this year. Eek... makes me nervous to think I'll have my op this year.
He said at my appointment with the hygienist, she will clean up all my plaque which has built up on my teeth.
This was very time consuming (I was lying there for nearly an hour!).
My brackets were all clogged up so Mr S spent a lot of time cleaning my brackets so the wires could be changed.
The new wires are much thicker and he filed them down a little at the back as they would hurt my gum if left as they were.
Mr S told me these are the thickest wires I will have and that I have around 4 more changes left before the big op!
He said next time the wires put in will be thinner.
I asked when the op is likely to be, he said in the second half of this year. Eek... makes me nervous to think I'll have my op this year.
He said at my appointment with the hygienist, she will clean up all my plaque which has built up on my teeth.
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