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'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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
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
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Operation next year...
Today was a quick appointment.
Mr S removes and replaces the powerchain on my top teeth.
This one went yellow just like the last one
I asked Mr S about my schedule and when my operation is likely to be
(Miss M had told me Nov/Dec of this year but as it's already that time of year it's unlikely)
Mr S said it's likely to be the middle of next year, between May and September.
He said after I got transferred over to him from Miss M that there is a small delay in the treatment but he says mine is going well.
Mr S removes and replaces the powerchain on my top teeth.
This one went yellow just like the last one
I asked Mr S about my schedule and when my operation is likely to be
(Miss M had told me Nov/Dec of this year but as it's already that time of year it's unlikely)
Mr S said it's likely to be the middle of next year, between May and September.
He said after I got transferred over to him from Miss M that there is a small delay in the treatment but he says mine is going well.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Closing gaps
Today was a very quick appointment.
Mr S asked how my false tooth is. I told him it's fine but also annoying as it moves up and down. He told me it'll stop wobbling once I have a thicker, squarer wire in place (I've found that by using my tongue I can move the tooth back and forth.)
Mr S replaced the powerchain on my top teeth.
My last powerchain gradually went bright yellow as my Mum cooks with lots of turmeric!
So I guess it'll be the same for this one...
At least it is doing its job; my gaps on my upper jaw are closing!
Mr S asked how my false tooth is. I told him it's fine but also annoying as it moves up and down. He told me it'll stop wobbling once I have a thicker, squarer wire in place (I've found that by using my tongue I can move the tooth back and forth.)
Mr S replaced the powerchain on my top teeth.
My last powerchain gradually went bright yellow as my Mum cooks with lots of turmeric!
So I guess it'll be the same for this one...
At least it is doing its job; my gaps on my upper jaw are closing!
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