Braces@56

Braces@56
My dream smile

Braces@56

Welcome to my blog. I'm having braces fitted at the age of nearly 56, and I thought you might find my experiences useful, if you are thinking of doing it too.

Wednesday 5 January 2011

Polishing, Stripping, Reproximation


Today, I had four front teeth polished, stripped or reproximated to make them a bit narrower so they will lie straighter. I was quite worried and only had 3 hours sleep. Ok, it wasn't so bad. It didn't hurt my teeth, but the vibrations were not so nice. It did feel like a big saw in my head, a bit like James Bond, I survived it though, and when I told the receptionist that I felt like I needed one of those stickers, she gave me one!
I was a bit worried too that the gap would show, but it hardly does. I think my teeth are already closing up. They don't feel sensitive either which was also one of my worries, and I was able to eat my meatballs and spaghetti tonight!
Good news though, my orthodontist says that I may be able to have both braces off before the wedding at the end of July. Certainly the lower Inspire Ice one, maybe also the Incognito as well. But we do have to be sure that my teeth are ready and I would certainly go along with that!
Thank goodness today is over!