Well it’s been nearly 2 weeks now so what wisdom do I have to impart? Applying lipstick requires a change in technique as the terrain is a bit more bumpy from the brackets under the lip. Washing your face also requires a more gentle technique around the mouth and cheek area. At this point in […]
Adult Braces Journey – Magic Wax
Oh my goodness!!!! Well let me just say that there are absolutely NO elegant ways to apply wax to your teeth…none! You take a blob of wax, about the size of a pea, and roll it around to soften it a little, then flatten it just a bit and hope it sticks to your finger. […]
Adult Braces Journey – Upper Braces Fitted Part 2
So with half of my upper teeth bonded with those tiny little brackets, we prepare for part 2. Pumice, conditioner, wash, cardboard, glue, bracket, UV light….nice. See ya Dr Levinson, and my friendly auxiliary Darren joins the fun. By this stage at least I have released my killer hold on the arms of the chair […]
Adult Braces Journey – Upper Braces Fitted
So there I am, minding my own business one day…when I was lured into a discussion as follows: Jane: “So, Nicky, have you a made a decision about braces?” Me: “Yes, I think it should be done. I really do want to get those few issues fixed.” Jane: “Well guess what we have had a […]
Adult Braces Journey – Day 2
Day 2 (well technically day ¾) Other than slight confusion when I woke in the middle of the night, took a bit to register what that feeling on my teeth was, I’m still feeling pretty good. I can feel some slight pressure on my teeth but otherwise none of the over exaggerated uncomfortable feelings of which I […]
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