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.


Monday, May 12, 2008

Operation date is set!

I got my operation date through the post today.
I was a bit annoyed to receive it just 2 days before my 25th birthday, but oh well... it made me all nervous.

The admission date for my operation is Sunday July 13th at 2pm at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The operation is scheduled on the following day.

It says on the letter:
PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS LETTER IMMEDIATELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF YOUR OPERATION.

That made me even more nervous!

It also has a date for my pre-operative assessment (June 26th 10am)

I also need to ring up on the day of my admission to confirm a bed is available!
Shouldn't they keep one for me as they know I'll be coming in? Hmm...

So I confirmed both my operation and pre-operative assessment and got that sorted.
Now i've just got to wait.

I also received my orthodontist appointment for the measurements etc needed before my operation. That's on July 3rd.