I have lost a spring from my pre-molar gap.
I also noticed the wire for my top teeth is going through the wrong bit of a top back bracket.
I got seen by Mr S and told him one of my back springs have come off.
He had a look, removed my other back spring for my pre-molar gap and told me the wire was going through the wrong bit of the bracket and has caused my tooth to twist the wrong way.
He cleaned my top brackets using vinegar to help dissolve the plaque and put the wire back into the correct hole for the back bracket so that tooth will realign properly.
He also put new tubing next to my top spring and replaced some of my Damon brackets with In-ovation brackets.
In-ovation brackets are self-ligating like Damon brackets.
Mr S changed my brackets as the "doors" on the Damon braces get clogged up too easily (well on mine anyway!).
Find out more about In-ovation here. (<< see link)
Mr S told me I can't have my false tooth yet (even though Miss M got it ready) as the new wire he put on is rounded and would mean the tooth would just keep moving around the wire and not stay put.
He said once my back tooth is back in line, he'll replace the wire with a more squared wire which will stop the false tooth from moving.
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, March 08, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Miss M leaves
Today I had my bottom wire changed.
Miss M also put my two missing brackets back on and attached them to the wire.
My bottom central incisor which was out of line for so long has finally come forward enough to be attached to the wire for the first time.
She also colour matched my teeth for my false tooth as my top gap is now wide enough. I will get a temporary false tooth for now as I won't get an implant until right after my long treatment (braces, surgery with braces, retainers then implant).
She said it should be ready and put on in my next appointment.
Miss M also informed me I won't be seeing her anymore as she's leaving and I'll be back with Mr S.
I asked about my operation and she said it'll probably be the end of this year and when I asked how long it would take the teeth to be straight she said probably about 9 months.
Miss M also put my two missing brackets back on and attached them to the wire.
My bottom central incisor which was out of line for so long has finally come forward enough to be attached to the wire for the first time.
She also colour matched my teeth for my false tooth as my top gap is now wide enough. I will get a temporary false tooth for now as I won't get an implant until right after my long treatment (braces, surgery with braces, retainers then implant).
She said it should be ready and put on in my next appointment.
Miss M also informed me I won't be seeing her anymore as she's leaving and I'll be back with Mr S.
I asked about my operation and she said it'll probably be the end of this year and when I asked how long it would take the teeth to be straight she said probably about 9 months.
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, June 23, 2005
Wire change and new springs
Today I had my top wire changed.
I'm now 22 years old. I also had two new springs attached to brackets on either side of my gaps from where my top pre-molars were removed.
These are to close the gaps up.
I'm now 22 years old. I also had two new springs attached to brackets on either side of my gaps from where my top pre-molars were removed.
These are to close the gaps up.
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.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Day surgery (wisdom teeth removal) part 2
Day surgery (wisdom teeth removal)
Today I got up at 5am, got ready and had some water (not allowed anything to eat after midnight before surgery and can't have water after 6am on day of surgery)
Went to the hospital with Mum and Dad for 8am.
After waiting and being admitted to the room, I had numbing cream applied to the back of my hands so I didn't feel the drip go in and had all the necessary checks done.
I changed into the hospital gown and put my slippers and dressing gown on.
I walked to the bit before you go into theatre; they took my glasses, gown and slippers and put the drip in, then asked me how I was etc and put me under general anaesthetic (I had to count to ten, can't remember how far I got though).
Next thing I remember is coming back round, asking for my glasses (as I can't see very well) and having a very swollen face.
I rested for a while at the hospital, got seen again by the consultant to check everything was okay, then I got given some medication for the pain, some gauze for any bleeds and some mouthwash to help with the healing. The nurse came and removed the drip then I got changed and went home to rest.
Today I got up at 5am, got ready and had some water (not allowed anything to eat after midnight before surgery and can't have water after 6am on day of surgery)
Went to the hospital with Mum and Dad for 8am.
After waiting and being admitted to the room, I had numbing cream applied to the back of my hands so I didn't feel the drip go in and had all the necessary checks done.
I changed into the hospital gown and put my slippers and dressing gown on.
I walked to the bit before you go into theatre; they took my glasses, gown and slippers and put the drip in, then asked me how I was etc and put me under general anaesthetic (I had to count to ten, can't remember how far I got though).
Next thing I remember is coming back round, asking for my glasses (as I can't see very well) and having a very swollen face.
I rested for a while at the hospital, got seen again by the consultant to check everything was okay, then I got given some medication for the pain, some gauze for any bleeds and some mouthwash to help with the healing. The nurse came and removed the drip then I got changed and went home to rest.
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