I was scared about getting these impressions done as it's the first time I had molds/impressions done since having my braces on.
Mr S didn't bother removing my wires, (I thought he might do from what I'd heard from others who have had impressions done with braces on).
First he did my top jaw impressions with a small tray.
(You know the procedure by now, putty stuff is put in your mouth on a U shaped plastic tray which sits on the teeth. you then bite down hard on it and when it has hardened, it is then eased it off the teeth).
Then he repeated the process for my bottom jaw with a small tray.
He then said the small tray wasn't big enough, so repeated the top and bottom jaws with a bigger tray.
Then he did the top jaw again with the bigger sized tray as the other mold/impression wasn't quite right.
Mr S then set about removing bits of putty stuck in my braces and cleaned my mouth out with the water jet and sucker.
(My poor sensitive teeth suffered whilst he was doing this).
The nurse then handed me a dampened cloth and mirror to clean up the putty bits on my face.
This took about an hour in total.
I had a head rush when I got back up again after lying down for so long!
Ah well, I'm glad that's all over!
NB: Mr S also changed my 7 silver elastic ligs which had become discoloured and gone a weird emerald colour.
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.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ouch.....
In my appointment today, Mr S went a bit drastic and pulled 6 of the doors/ clips off on some of my bottom brackets and 1 of my top brackets.
This was a pretty painful process. He used a pliers type tool on the clips and had to rock them from side to side to free them from the bracket.
This caused pressure on my teeth and hurt a bit.
In using this method, one of my central incisor bottom brackets came off accidentally. He replaced this one with a normal In-ovation bracket.
During this process, I involuntarily let out a small squeak which made Mr S ask "Are you okay poppet? I heard a squeak".
That made me grin as I didn't mean for it to happen!
The doors/ clips removed were replaced with silver elastic ligatures! (ligs for short)
I'll have to ask if I can get coloured ligs now, hehe.
Hmm... the possibilities!
He decided to remove them as he was having so much difficulty with opening them to do a simple wire change.
He says he will eventually change all of my brackets so I'll have no self-ligating brackets left.
He then changed my wires and filed down my false tooth so it looks more natural next to my other top central incisor.
He said at my next appointment, I'll be having mold/impressions done and if they look okay and need no tweaking, my next appointment will be a joint clinic with Mr S and Mr O (the surgeon).
NB: Photos
Banding
Bite
Top
Bottom
Bottom2
This was a pretty painful process. He used a pliers type tool on the clips and had to rock them from side to side to free them from the bracket.
This caused pressure on my teeth and hurt a bit.
In using this method, one of my central incisor bottom brackets came off accidentally. He replaced this one with a normal In-ovation bracket.
During this process, I involuntarily let out a small squeak which made Mr S ask "Are you okay poppet? I heard a squeak".
That made me grin as I didn't mean for it to happen!
The doors/ clips removed were replaced with silver elastic ligatures! (ligs for short)
I'll have to ask if I can get coloured ligs now, hehe.
Hmm... the possibilities!
He decided to remove them as he was having so much difficulty with opening them to do a simple wire change.
He says he will eventually change all of my brackets so I'll have no self-ligating brackets left.
He then changed my wires and filed down my false tooth so it looks more natural next to my other top central incisor.
He said at my next appointment, I'll be having mold/impressions done and if they look okay and need no tweaking, my next appointment will be a joint clinic with Mr S and Mr O (the surgeon).
NB: Photos
Banding
Bite
Top
Bottom
Bottom2
Monday, May 21, 2007
Hygienist appointment
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'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...
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.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
What a mouthful!
Today was a quick appointment
Mr S checked the progress of my teeth and filed down my back top brackets as he could see they were tearing the insides of my cheeks.
That was slightly uncomfortable as he had the filer thing, water spray and air sucker all in my mouth at the same time, plus my back teeth are sensitive so my teeth were hurting from the cold water spray.
Mr S advised me to have an appointment with the hygienist to help clean up my plaque build-up and he also showed me how to clean my brackets properly with my electric toothbrush.
Mr S checked the progress of my teeth and filed down my back top brackets as he could see they were tearing the insides of my cheeks.
That was slightly uncomfortable as he had the filer thing, water spray and air sucker all in my mouth at the same time, plus my back teeth are sensitive so my teeth were hurting from the cold water spray.
Mr S advised me to have an appointment with the hygienist to help clean up my plaque build-up and he also showed me how to clean my brackets properly with my electric toothbrush.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Bye, bye powerchain!
Today my powerchain was finally removed! YAY!
I was so used to seeing an ugly yellow powerchain for so long I couldn't believe it when Mr S said my gaps have closed up enough for it to be removed!
He then set about the task of changing my top wire.
He had a lot of difficulty with some of my brackets and had to replace some (painful) as they were so clogged up with plaque, then he put a thin wire on my top teeth first to band them together, then put a normal wire in.
This whole appointment almost took an hour, when I finally got off the chair I nearly collapsed as I was lying down for such a long time!
Mr S told me I have 3 - 4 more wire changes then I'll be off to see Mr O at the Leicester Royal Infirmary about my operation.
NB:
Here are some photos taken on the 24th Jan.
They have macro!
Top
Bottom
Top (close-up)
Bite (open)
Bite (closed)
I was so used to seeing an ugly yellow powerchain for so long I couldn't believe it when Mr S said my gaps have closed up enough for it to be removed!
He then set about the task of changing my top wire.
He had a lot of difficulty with some of my brackets and had to replace some (painful) as they were so clogged up with plaque, then he put a thin wire on my top teeth first to band them together, then put a normal wire in.
This whole appointment almost took an hour, when I finally got off the chair I nearly collapsed as I was lying down for such a long time!
Mr S told me I have 3 - 4 more wire changes then I'll be off to see Mr O at the Leicester Royal Infirmary about my operation.
NB:
Here are some photos taken on the 24th Jan.
They have macro!
Top
Bottom
Top (close-up)
Bite (open)
Bite (closed)
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.
Front
Top
Top2
Bottom
Left
Right
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.
Front
Top
Top2
Bottom
Left
Right
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