I am slowly learning that having braces is so much more than just brackets on teeth and a few wire changes. Now that I am nearing the end of my braces journey the fine-tuning begins. Me: So…how’s it all going? Dr Levinson: Not bad…that upper tooth needs to move half a mm still….and I think […]
Adult Braces Journey – Another New Toothbrush?
Something that I am sure people don’t realise is that braces are the mortal enemy of the toothbrush. I go from shiny new toothbrush to shaggy dog in about 3 weeks. The problem with trying to brush with a mashed up brush head is that you lose the ability to direct the bristles into the […]
Adult Braces Journey – A Message From the Queen of Elastics
Well I have been using my elastics now for 7 weeks. In that time I have graduated from Bears to Impalas because I was doing so well at wearing them my teeth had moved enough to use a smaller, tighter elastic. Yay for me! I really wanted Monkeys though…much more fun sounding…oh well! What can […]
Adult Braces Journey – Fantastic Elastics
I have seen other people being presented with their elastics, with fun animal names like Bear, Impala, Monkey, Penguin, Kangaroo… and now it is my turn! This visit I needed a lower wire change, upper remains the same, and hooray my buttons were removed! They really didn’t bother me from a discomfort point of view – […]
Adult Braces Journey – Is That a Gap I See?
The stronger wires that have been used in my upper braces are working their magic on the roots and sometimes the straightening of the roots results in the crowns shifting apart slightly. But getting the foundations right will be key to maintaining my new smile. In a panicked state over a gap between my teeth […]
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