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 […]

I have had both my upper and lower braces now for a few months. I must admit that the first few weeks with both were a little uncomfortable as my teeth settled into the pressure from new additions. I did feel some strange sensations as my teeth moved around, with the most noticeable effect of […]

Over the 4 weeks of my teeth settling into the new wires I was on a mission to find some enjoyable meals that both (a) do not have a large requirement to be chewed & (b) have a low sugar content. Some of my favourite things include: Porridge – although you really have to brush […]

I remember asking other people who had braces if their lips got stuck on their braces when they slept, my thought was that as you lay your head onto the pillow it would push your lips and gums into the metal and it would get stuck there.  Some said yes, and some said no…interesting. When […]