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Tag Archives: Adult Braces
6 Months Post Surgery
Thursday Today was the day… I celebrated 6 months after surgery and one week out of braces. 6 months ago today, this was my first post-op photo… 22nd June 2020..nice chipmunk effect… 29th June 2020… This was yesterday… Yay, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Braces, Cat Walk, Fish Hoek Beach, Orthognathic Treatment
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My Braces Are OFF!
Thursday 10th December 2020 Today was the day… My braces came off! Yes! I suspected it *may* happen today but was not convinced but as the day approached and I got the orthodontist’s final letter, I began to hope that … Continue reading
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Good News, Bad News
Friday Today was the day… I had an unexpected call from the cosmetic dentist to come in and have my temporary crown fitted for my implant. It had arrived and he had time. Yay! What good news! I went immediately. … Continue reading
One More Appointment Down
Thursday Today was the day… I went through to the orthodontist’s rooms to have casts made for a retainer. I gave myself 45 minutes to get there which was wise because I encountered this: a police car had rolled at … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Braces, Covid-19
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Pulling Strings
Thursday Today was the day… The dentist who is taking care of the crown for my implant pulled some strings! I got an email from him early this morning after I’d written to say my impressions at the orthodontist would … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Braces, Orthodontist
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In the Orthodontic ‘Stadium’
Tuesday Today was the day… I had one of my final orthodontic visits. I am in the orthodontic ‘stadium’, meaning, I am nearly at the finish line. As I have peered at my teeth while flossing and putting on the … Continue reading
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If Someone Had Said…
Tuesday If someone in the family had said, “let’s build a massive mansion behind little Echo cottage”, we would have said ‘NO.’ So how did we get to this point? It boggles my mind that we are fast approaching the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Braces, Building, Building a house on a mountainside, Wibernet
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What The Surgeon Said 2
Tuesday Today, on the top of my agenda was to find out what the surgeon and the orthodontist said. The surgeon had (I think) called the orthodontist for a chat. The outcome was a written report from the surgeon which … Continue reading
What The Surgeon Said
Monday Today has been a varied day. I slept well last night and woke up refreshed the morning. The biggest event was visiting the surgeon. I picked up my mouth cast on the way. From this picture you can’t fully … Continue reading
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The Orthodontist Said…
Tuesday Today, I went to my 12 noon appointment with my orthodontist. I went into his consulting room and got on the dentist chair. He looked in my mouth and he said… “I am very, very happy!” 👏 If he … Continue reading
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Day of Appointments
Tuesday Today I had a line up of appointments beginning with the builder at 9am. Werner has a massive cat…that must way about 10kg MORE than Truffles. Very very heavy! So entertaining! Anyway, it was a really good meeting. He … Continue reading
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One Year
Wednesday Time does not stop – that’s an undeniable fact. And the busier I am, the quicker it seems to go. It’s one year ago today that I went from this… To this… One year later… I’m rather rosy-cheeked because … Continue reading
9th of the 9th
Monday Whenever it’s the 9th of the 9th, it’s Arnie Day. It’s the day my beloved brother passed away and today it’s 12 years ago. My siblings. Anne at about 5, Arnold on the right about 3 and Julian in … Continue reading
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Helga Aged 1
Thursday Yesterday, someone posted this on Facebook: When Mike and I were out walking yesterday we started debating the issue. I have concluded that whether you agree or disagree depends on your personality type. Mike in the end said Motivation … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Braces, Discipline vs Motivation, Helga photo
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Orthodontist Appointment
Thursday Today I had Orthodontist appointment number 7. We’ve gone from this…which is where I was at on Day 100… to today which is day 233… They are certainly coming right but we have a long way to go to … Continue reading