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Tag Archives: Adult Braces
200 Days
Two hundred days down and probably about 400 to go. That’s the braces update. On 17th May when I last saw the orthodontist, he was very happy with progress. Initially, he said this would be between 22 & 26 months … Continue reading
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Smile Comparison
Today I had a major orthodontist appointment. I have been feeling quite Bugs-Bunny-ish with the growing gaps either side of my front teeth. Today, I had one side closed and it was the side I wasn’t expecting. I went with … Continue reading
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The Plot Contours are Wrong
Just as well Mike is involved in this build. Left to Julian and I it would not be quite as organised I can tell you that. Mike wrote an email to the builder, the engineer and the piling company because … Continue reading
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It is Sore
One of the things I was surprised at when I got braces on my top teeth was that it was not nearly as painful as I expected. Enter bottom teeth braces. Ow. My orthodontist is a craftsman of teeth. When … Continue reading
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In Bed
It’s April 1st and it flew by. I worked from early and have just finished. Not that I’ve been working A-L-L day. What is amazing is how much work can be done when you don’t have to travel to the … Continue reading
100 Days In Braces
There may be another 600+ to go but today is still a milestone. 100 days in braces. Can you see the few grey hairs coming out? It’s taken me a long time to start going grey, but it’s slowly beginning … Continue reading
Excited Orthodontist!
Today I went to the orthodontist. It’s Day 84 since I got brackets and wires. It’s 8 weeks since my last visit. I have felt and seen the difference. There are many things going on in my mouth. There’s a … Continue reading
Two Months
For my own record…. Day 61 of braces today – 2 months down – the orthodontist said it would take 22-26 months to get my issues sorted, so worst case scenario is I have two years left! Best case scenario … Continue reading
The Blessing of the Bee
One of the little issues with the window at my desk is that I can’t open them. They are old wooden windows and once open, they don’t shut properly so I have taken to keeping them closed. It’s a pity … Continue reading
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Sleeping at the Orthodontist
Today I logged onto my fitness app which connects to my fitness colour band. Once of the things it monitors is sleep and it keeps a record. I am blessed with good sleep. As I checked out my sleeping for … Continue reading
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Braces Day
Yay!! Today arrived and Mike and I drove over to the orthodontist for my 45 minute appointment. On the way I took this photo… The after photo… The process in the dentist chair was surprisingly painless. I could feel they were … Continue reading