basically:
got new wires,
powerchain removed,
brackets re-angulated to close gap
small wire banding on top teeth
NB - apologies for brief notes, will write up properly when I have more time!
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 powerchain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label powerchain. Show all posts
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, November 14, 2008
Gap, please close up!
powerchain moved onto diff teeth to move gap between lateral incisor and canine to between laternal incisor and my false tooth.
had more visible yellow powerchain at front of mouth again :o(
had more visible yellow powerchain at front of mouth again :o(
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!
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Silly gaps!
Mr S told me my gaps are closing up and I'm gradually getting closer to being ready for the operation now.
Wait a minute, haven't I heard this all before? I've been told on separate occasions first by Miss M (and then by Mr S when he took over) my operation should have been in 2006 and 2007, now it's in 2008. Hmm...
Anyway, today I had my wires changed on the top teeth and the usual ligs changed to replace the ones which have turned emerald.
I also had a powerchain put near the back of my mouth to close up some gaps (photo below).
Mr S almost forgot the powerchain, he'd put the chair up and had to put it down again!
He said next time I'll have some more molds/impressions done.
I said "Again?" and he said "Yes, they are needed to look at the new positions"
Meh! It hasn't been that long since I had them last done. Oh well..
Photos taken 31st Dec:
Bite (click image to see close-up)
Open bite (click image to see close-up)
Top (click image to see close-up)
Bottom (click image to see close-up)
Left (click image to see close-up)
Right (click image to see close-up)
Left top back (click image to see close-up)
Right top back (shows discoloured powerchain - click image to see close-up)
Wait a minute, haven't I heard this all before? I've been told on separate occasions first by Miss M (and then by Mr S when he took over) my operation should have been in 2006 and 2007, now it's in 2008. Hmm...
Anyway, today I had my wires changed on the top teeth and the usual ligs changed to replace the ones which have turned emerald.
I also had a powerchain put near the back of my mouth to close up some gaps (photo below).
Mr S almost forgot the powerchain, he'd put the chair up and had to put it down again!
He said next time I'll have some more molds/impressions done.
I said "Again?" and he said "Yes, they are needed to look at the new positions"
Meh! It hasn't been that long since I had them last done. Oh well..
Photos taken 31st Dec:
Bite (click image to see close-up)
Open bite (click image to see close-up)
Top (click image to see close-up)
Bottom (click image to see close-up)
Left (click image to see close-up)
Right (click image to see close-up)
Left top back (click image to see close-up)
Right top back (shows discoloured powerchain - click image to see close-up)
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!
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!
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