mr ralston (dental and cosmetic clinic) in south wigston - 2nd cousin recommendation
he said lil flap of gum over tooth needs removin (called a labial frenectomy) as it may affect implant space
he filled gap with a filler and took photos before and after to show what a big tooth in the gap would look like
he took xrays to check bone etc is okay for implant
asked us to get mr s to move false tooth to the side so i can see gap in middle
this one had to be paid for in advance!
fancy equipment in practise and on site parking
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.
Showing posts with label false tooth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label false tooth. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
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!
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!
Friday, October 05, 2007
New set-up!
My new mold/ impression from my last appointment was brought out and I was able to see how much my teeth have changed since I first started my brace treatment.
There's a big difference!
Unfortunately I have a few top back teeth out of line that need tweaking before the operation.
Mr S told me the operation is now likely to be in the first half of next year (anytime up to June).
It keeps getting pushed back and back!
This is disappointing as I wanted the operation to be over and done with :o(
In this appointment, Mr S removed my top wire and then removed the back second molar rings on my top teeth and also the first molar ring on the top left.
He then replaced these with new tighter rings and put a new wire on my top teeth.
He also used a thinner wire to band and secure in my false tooth and to help my teeth that are out of line to move quicker into line with the rest of the teeth.
I didn't realise till after I'd left that he had criss-crossed this thinner wire along the top front teeth. It looks quite cool actually!
He also replaced my silver elastic ligatures, (apart from the top one, which is now banded up with the thin wire) and put an extra lig on my bottom central incisor which still has an in-ovation bracket.
(The ligs had turned emerald again).
NB: Photos
Bite with criss cross on top teeth (click image to see close-up)
Top
Bottom
Close up of my false tooth to show how it sits on top of my gum
There's a big difference!
Unfortunately I have a few top back teeth out of line that need tweaking before the operation.
Mr S told me the operation is now likely to be in the first half of next year (anytime up to June).
It keeps getting pushed back and back!
This is disappointing as I wanted the operation to be over and done with :o(
In this appointment, Mr S removed my top wire and then removed the back second molar rings on my top teeth and also the first molar ring on the top left.
He then replaced these with new tighter rings and put a new wire on my top teeth.
He also used a thinner wire to band and secure in my false tooth and to help my teeth that are out of line to move quicker into line with the rest of the teeth.
I didn't realise till after I'd left that he had criss-crossed this thinner wire along the top front teeth. It looks quite cool actually!
He also replaced my silver elastic ligatures, (apart from the top one, which is now banded up with the thin wire) and put an extra lig on my bottom central incisor which still has an in-ovation bracket.
(The ligs had turned emerald again).
NB: Photos
Bite with criss cross on top teeth (click image to see close-up)
Top
Bottom
Close up of my false tooth to show how it sits on top of my gum
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
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!
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
False tooth!
Today I got my wires changed.
Mr S changed both my wires and as my top wire is now more squared he also removed all the tubing and springs I had on the top wire for my gap and attaches my new false tooth!
I also now have a clear powerchain (a chain of elastic ligatures grouped together) attached that goes around more of the brackets of my upper teeth.
The powerchain will help to close up my small gaps on my upper jaw.
The new tooth looks and feels weird as I'm so used to my gap, it's also a bit sore.
He said the tooth will still move back and forth as the wire is not squared enough and advises me not to bite with that tooth.
Hmm... that's going to be hard seeing as it's right in the middle of my mouth!
Mr S changed both my wires and as my top wire is now more squared he also removed all the tubing and springs I had on the top wire for my gap and attaches my new false tooth!
I also now have a clear powerchain (a chain of elastic ligatures grouped together) attached that goes around more of the brackets of my upper teeth.
The powerchain will help to close up my small gaps on my upper jaw.
The new tooth looks and feels weird as I'm so used to my gap, it's also a bit sore.
He said the tooth will still move back and forth as the wire is not squared enough and advises me not to bite with that tooth.
Hmm... that's going to be hard seeing as it's right in the middle of my mouth!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Emergency appointment! Goodbye Damon, hello In-ovation
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 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.
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.
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