Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Not MORE rubber bands!!!!




Had my dentist appointment today. Dissapointed that I have to wear rubberbands again!!!! BUT only at night! Few...... originally I was told it was to be full time but I guess cos of my non impressive reaction my dentist said I can get away with night time wear only!


My bottom tray has been modified to accommodate 2 button hooks on each side and the rubber bands hook from that to the top tray (dentist cut 2 slits on the top) as per pic. My next tray (24) was also modified for me to change over tonight and then in 2 weeks time when I have my hygenist appointment I will need to take in all my remainding trays to be modified. So it looks like rubber bands for the remainder of my treatment. The reason is to help my jaw alignment/bite, my teeth are all where they should be (and I had another round of IPR today which I have been told is the last lot) but helping put pressure on my bite will help the process even more. Anyway, SO glad I don't have to wear these rubber bands while at work cos they are soooooo noticable, feels like I am wearing normal braces! LOL!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Gap getting sooooo much smaller!!!

Guess What? I have just finished eating my lunch and for the first time EVER, food got stuck in between my 2 front teeth!!!! That has NEVER happened before EVER! Which goes to show how small my gap has gotten! WOO-HOO!!!!!
It still hasn't closed up completely yet, that is supposed to happen at tray # 26........ wow thats only 3 trays away! I can't believe I am nearing the end. I have been in treatment for 11 months already! I am so used to my trays its gonna be weird when I have finished - with not having to watch the clock while I am eating, not having to worry about brushing my teeth when out and about, being able to finally snack again etc etc etc..... wow... the end is so near!
Next week is my next dentist appointment, hoping everything is fine so I can change over to tray # 24 and see my gap get even smaller! YAY!