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 […]
Adult Braces Journey – First Thoughts & First Meals
Because of the way my lip naturally falls, you really can’t tell when I talk that I even have orthodontic appliances on my teeth at all, but a big smile soon catches your attention, and the return from the smile catches my lip. That feels a bit awkward, as I have to make sure it […]
Adult Braces Journey – Records Appointment
After you have had your consultation with the orthodontist, and made the decision to proceed with treatment, you will have an appointment with an auxiliary who will take all of your ‘records’. This is for our treatment planning. So first thing first, some profile shots, nice and easy…then you get these plastic stretching thingies that […]
