Today I got my wires changed.
Mr S changed both my wires and as my top wire is now more squared he also removed all the tubing and springs I had on the top wire for my gap and attaches my new false tooth!
I also now have a clear powerchain (a chain of elastic ligatures grouped together) attached that goes around more of the brackets of my upper teeth.
The powerchain will help to close up my small gaps on my upper jaw.
The new tooth looks and feels weird as I'm so used to my gap, it's also a bit sore.
He said the tooth will still move back and forth as the wire is not squared enough and advises me not to bite with that tooth.
Hmm... that's going to be hard seeing as it's right in the middle of my mouth!
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.
Showing posts with label tubing. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Thursday, October 27, 2005
New tubing and spring tightening again
Today I had new tubing put on either side of my bottom spring.
This is to widen the gap quicker.
The springs for my pre-molars were also tightened.
This is to widen the gap quicker.
The springs for my pre-molars were also tightened.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
New tubing and spring tightening
Today I had new tubing put on either side of my top spring.
This is to widen the gap quicker.
The springs for my pre-molars were also tightened.
These new springs are causing my gums to suffer. I have to apply wax on them to relive the pain and damage to my gums.
This is to widen the gap quicker.
The springs for my pre-molars were also tightened.
These new springs are causing my gums to suffer. I have to apply wax on them to relive the pain and damage to my gums.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Tubing
Today I had metal tubing put on either side of my two springs to make the gaps widen quicker.
I told Miss M about my operation and also about me losing my back bracket again.
I didn't bother with an emergency appointment this time as last time it came off those teeth hadn't moved.
Miss M said it's not needed for now anyway.
I told Miss M about my operation and also about me losing my back bracket again.
I didn't bother with an emergency appointment this time as last time it came off those teeth hadn't moved.
Miss M said it's not needed for now anyway.
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