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,

Christmas post...

Hi guys,

Again, apologies for my late blogging, this months been jam packed with exams and stress.

I have been a very good girl and turning my expander when i need to turn it. I have to turn it tomorrow morning and then im going to open all my presents and eat food.

Its only a short update but i hope you all have a lovely christmas and a happy new year.

Bye guys

IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT INFO!

Hi guys,

Here are some important appointment information from my previous appointment(Tuesday 3rd). I now have to turn my expander every 4 days. Here are the days I have to turn it:

Monday 9th December
Friday 13th December
Tuesday 17th December
Saturday 21st December
Wednesday 25th December
Sunday 29th December
Thursday 2nd January
Monday 6th January

I then have an appointment on the 7th of January for impressions for another plate. They have not told me what it will look like or do so I have absolutely no clue what that's about. But in January I don't have to wear it no more! Feels like I have had my expander forever (Its actually been 2months and a half)

IN OTHER NEWS, THERE IS 19SLEEPS UNTIL CHRISTMAS...

That's it guys,

See ya

Mini update...

Hi guys,

This is a tiny update. Tomorrow is cranking day and every time i turn it, the harder it is to turn. That means that i am getting closer to the end. Woooo.

I cannot believe that tomorrow is december. I can finally open my advent calender. Its a miracle!

Thats it(told you it was tiny)

Bye guys

Day... opps i lost count..

Hi guys,

Sorry i have not blogged in long, been uber busy. I don't know how long i have had my exapnder for but i thinks its been at least 1month and a half.

Everythings going fine at the moment, i'm having no problems or concerns. I had to turn it today which didn't hurt. I'm doing a good job. My next appointment is on the 3rd December so i have not got long to wait.

Life at the moment is stressful but i will survive.

Bye guys,

short orthodontist update..

hi guys...

Day 40!

Today was the shortest appointment ever. He checked it was doing its job and that's it. Over and done with in 2minutes.

By next appointment is on the 3rd of December. That's it really.

Bye guys