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.
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Monday, May 21, 2007
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, 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.
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