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.


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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Hello retainers

got retainers

essix for bottom to wear at night
hawley for top to wear in day coz of tooth attached to it

hawley given for top jaw so mr ziff can easily adjust it if he needs to after my implant is done
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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!
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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!
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