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.


Showing posts with label braces off. Show all posts
Showing posts with label braces off. Show all posts

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

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..

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Dental Implant difficulties

basically:
got new wires, new banding on bottom jaw
powerchain on top jaw
elastics no longer needed
problem with PCT paying for implant/ bridge (may need to arrange thru dentist)
if gaps close up with powerchain by next app 14 nov, braces shud come off next app after that!
retainer will have false tooth from braces on it

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