Goodbye expander, hello pain...

hi guys,

Finally I don't have to wear my expander. However, I have to wear a Twin block appliance(a separate photo blog will be up this weekend) Here's a link if you want more info and a picture of what I am going through:
http://www.allaboutbraces.in/twin-block-appliance-treatment.htm

I am going to run through information and little bits just for you guys who want to know:

WHAT IT DOES
The appliance I have pushes my lower jaw forwards and my upper jaw backwards. It stretches out the muscles in my jaw and thus decreasing my overbite.

PAIN
I'm going to tell the truth because there is no point in lying but this one hurts a lot. My jaw really hurts and I can't bite down. It really hurts but I am sure the pain will go with time. Heat helps and so does ibuprofen. To be honest Paracetomol does nothing.

CLEANING
I clean it with water and a soft bristled toothbrush just like before with my expander.

RULES
I have to keep it in all the time apart from cleaning and eating.

So that's it. I hope this is enough info and I hope the link explains it a bit better.

Bye guys.

New year, new teeth...

Hi guys,

I haven't posted in a while, I have been really busy recently with Christmas and New Year. 2014 is a new year and I am excited to see what is going to happen at the end of this year with my mouth. I reckon I will have braces... exciting!!

Anyway heres' a few appointment days:

7th January - impressions/moulds for a new plate

27th January - getting my new plate

I have no idea what the plate is or what its going to do or how long I have to wear it.
So that's it. Hope you have a good month.

Bye guys,