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, May 13, 2009

Braces removed :o)

braces removed and mold taken for retainer

as i don't get retainer till tomorrow im in hiding as i have a gap at the front of my mouth!

Friday, May 01, 2009

(Mr Ziff)

discussed timin of braces removed etc and implant scheduled for the 18th may

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

(maxillofacial)

general check-up
told mr o bout my jaw hurtin a bit

they want to see me next 1 year after op, can't believe it's been 9 months already

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Gap closed :o) and braces are coming off, woo hoo!

got told braces are comin off next app! gap is closed enough finally, looks like mr s's re-angulation worked! :o)
hopefully they can schedule me in so everythings done b4 wedding
tight schedule tho, hmm..

Friday, February 13, 2009

(Mr Ziff) -

molds checked to see if they fit my mouth as a shape of my teeth

to have a mold of my teeth as they are before braces removed and implant put in

gave me molds and letter to take to mr s

i tried to get earlier app with mr s but he's fully booked up, i think gap has shut now and wanted to progress quicker as wedding to consider!

Monday, January 26, 2009

(Mr Ziff) -

molds taken so mr ziff has mold of my teeth so implant mock-up thing can be made

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Re-angulated brackets!

basically:
got new wires,
powerchain removed,
brackets re-angulated to close gap
small wire banding on top teeth

NB - apologies for brief notes, will write up properly when I have more time!