Week 76 my Ortho visit

Summary: The least exciting orthodontist visit 


I showed up on a Monday at 9am - the new usual time for my appointment. After checking in with the front desk I went ahead and sat on the chair. The orthodontist made a quick check and saw progress - which was pretty obvious as you can see from my pictures.

He said everything looked really good and asked me, "How often are your wearing your rubber bands?" So I said, "All the time. I change them after lunch and after dinner." Although in reality I also change them before bed and after getting up in the morning because I take them off when I brush my teeth. Anyways, he said I have been wearing it really well and I will only have to wear it on the left side (the one with the gap in the upper left side).

The assistant then took off the wires and let me brush my teeth. I was really glad I did. My breath stank!!!!! It felt great to be able to brush my teeth although I knew it wouldn't take long for there to be residues in my brackets again.

I got back from brushing my teeth and the orthodontist adjusted one of my wires. I think they were the lower one but I am not 100% sure. However, I then realized, they actually keep reusing the wire. I guess when he said a while back that these are the last wires I will use, he really meant it. LOL.

My wires were put back on and 4 non-changeable elastics were put in place (same as last time). Also, my power chain was taken out as it already closed the gap with the front teeth.

That was it! In summary, I my lower wire was slightly adjusted, my power chain was taken off and I was asked to wear only one rubber band.

There was almost no pain later in the day. My molars were a bit sore but that lasted one night. I think the gap is closing though and I didn't really bring my concern about my front teeth being too far out. Next appointment will be on March 7th.