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 05, 2007

Silly gaps!

Mr S told me my gaps are closing up and I'm gradually getting closer to being ready for the operation now.

Wait a minute, haven't I heard this all before? I've been told on separate occasions first by Miss M (and then by Mr S when he took over) my operation should have been in 2006 and 2007, now it's in 2008. Hmm...

Anyway, today I had my wires changed on the top teeth and the usual ligs changed to replace the ones which have turned emerald.

I also had a powerchain put near the back of my mouth to close up some gaps (photo below).
Mr S almost forgot the powerchain, he'd put the chair up and had to put it down again!

He said next time I'll have some more molds/impressions done.
I said "Again?" and he said "Yes, they are needed to look at the new positions"
Meh! It hasn't been that long since I had them last done. Oh well..

Photos taken 31st Dec:


Bite (click image to see close-up)


Open bite (click image to see close-up)


Top (click image to see close-up)


Bottom (click image to see close-up)


Left (click image to see close-up)


Right (click image to see close-up)


Left top back (click image to see close-up)


Right top back (shows discoloured powerchain - click image to see close-up)