It is so interesting to feel (and see) the movements in my teeth. When the wire was fitted it was surprisingly crooked as it wove it’s way through the brackets that Dr Levinson had placed. Now just a few weeks later, the wire is almost a perfect straight line. Because of the movement away from […]
Adult Braces Information Posts
Many adults are discovering that there are plenty of options available to them to straighten their teeth. Modern low profile Damon system brackets are more comfortable and Damon Clear or Invisalign make treatment almost invisible.
Read through some of the posts below to learn more about various options, and follow one of the MOG staff on her Adult Braces Journey
Adult Braces Journey – 2 Weeks with Upper Braces
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 […]
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