Sunny

Dr C then discussed my treatment plan and after looking over the x-rays (official report yet to be received) he decided to put only the top brackets on, as he believes the top will need a lot more work. Lowers to go on in November following meeting with oral surgeon.

The putting on of the brackets (five ceramic 3M clarity, four Nu-Edge cobalt chromium metal brackets and two buccal molar brackets) was no major event and was all over quickly and I never tasted anything or felt anything. Ok ... that damn 'blow fish' mouth piece isn't the best, but apart from that everything went well.

Dr C then removed the cheek spreader ... and yes my upper inside lip was a bit concerned about what it was touching. A little bit of a rebellion as it tried to work out where to go. My tongue also did some exploring ... the front ones feel smooth and small, although the ones on the side feel a little sharp ... interesting!

Dr C then inserted the archwire ... and put ligatures on ... ok ... I know something has happened in my mouth ... things feel different now ... immediate pressure, only gentle ... but interesting.

Dr C then talks to me a bit and I go to another room for a lecture on oral hygiene and get to try flossing ... what an experience. I also got my 'party bag' ... fluoride mouth rinse, toothbrush, wax and superfloss ... oh well ... guess I didn't win the million bucks!

Next I make an appointment, to see Dr C in September for an adjustment ... 6 weeks away I think. Then in November have an appointment with the oral surgeon and one with Dr Con for the lower brackets.

Next I find a mirror ... but am a bit concerned that the ligatures are the clear ones ... damn ... I'm a tea and red wine drinker ... and my favourite meal is real Indian curry ... damn ... Dr C must have forgotten that!

I'll have to survive ... wonder if there's a way to get the ligatures to turn a colour that I like ... just a thought, coz I really am against yellow and shades there of. Now if I could get purple or a shade in that family ... well ... blueberries... but it's winter here so doubt there'd be any ... but will think about that one for a while.