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- Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:32 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Six month braces
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1535
Re: Six month braces
Hi moonbeam, - like your name. Are you having fixed appliances? If so try to keep up a really good oral hygiene routine, I love my electric toothbrush, I use a small brush to clean the brackets, interspace brushes (size 0.7 and 0.6) and of course my trusty waterpik. My new ortho was well impressed w...
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:24 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'm 54 what was I thinking???
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4788
Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???
Hi Peggy, Hope things are settling now. Me and my daughter are both in fixed braces (hers are coming off soon though) after adjustments our home is not a talkative place. We never get adjusted at the same time though. Think I live at orthodontic practices. Keep us up to date on your progress.
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:03 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Has anyone lost the ability to whistle?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 18757
Re: Has anyone lost the ability to whistle?
Never could whistle anyway.
Dosent stop me from giving the occasional "corr" when a fit guy walks past though
Dosent stop me from giving the occasional "corr" when a fit guy walks past though
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:56 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: lefort and gummy smile
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10789
Re: lefort and gummy smile
sorry, just read your post underneath - you have had your surgery already.
It sounds like you were given some good information before your surgery which is helpful.
My best wishes to you in the recovery process.
It sounds like you were given some good information before your surgery which is helpful.
My best wishes to you in the recovery process.
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:39 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: lefort and gummy smile
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10789
Re: lefort and gummy smile
My LFO's were all based on opal predictive software (ops) planning. Presumably my old ortho used dentofacial planner too. The ops software is based on generalisations which I only discovered after the third go. There is some fascinating research online on the computerised planning of orthognathic su...
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:22 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: mistake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2490
Re: mistake
My mind is pretty much made up, and I'll state it clearly so that emotion doesn't come into it. When you are a professional like a Doctor or an assistant in the employ of a doctor, you should hold yourself to a standard of professional conduct, even on bad days. Its not a nicety, its a job requirem...
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: mistake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2490
Re: mistake
Zander, I definitely agree that you should never have been left alone in the room - that is just not professional and as for the protective eye gear that should be a must in all orthodontic treatment. She really should have been observed by a qualified specialist so that part is out of order too. Re...
- Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:09 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: mistake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2490
Re: mistake
Did they not ask you to put sunglasses on? Not sure about who you saw when she put your braces on but if she was a tech she should have had someone in the room observing her practise and definitely should have informed you as to what her postion was. I would advise you to get a second opinion but do...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Just a quick thank you..
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2103
Re: Just a quick thank you..
I love my waterpik. I use the newest model and have used the older one in the past.
Best purchase I have made since my treatment began. Don't use it after surgery though as it is too powerful.
Best purchase I have made since my treatment began. Don't use it after surgery though as it is too powerful.
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:25 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Teeth Retraction / Profile Protrusion Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2055
Re: Teeth Retraction / Profile Protrusion Question
Hi Rajkal, Welcome. Good luck with the TAD's. I have done so much research into the use of these in orthodontic/orthognathic treatment and there is not much evidence in england to suggest that they actually work any better than conventional orthodontics. It seems like your ortho is keeping you well ...
- Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:26 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Has anyone had Anchorage Implants??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1275
Re: Has anyone had Anchorage Implants??
Yes Check out the true experience on my blog. Miniscrewfan.blogspot.com
It is completely true, luckily my treatment has taken a turn for the better now.
It is completely true, luckily my treatment has taken a turn for the better now.
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:08 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: When in treatment did you get rubber bands?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5544
Re: When in treatment did you get rubber bands?
Yay, Wearing them right now - they are great (triangular from upper to lower teeth)
2 and a half years in
2 and a half years in
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:56 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Cancelled operations..... for NHS patients
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1576
Re: Cancelled operations..... for NHS patients
I agree, It is unusual that you would be asked to wait for two years while you are receiving orthodontic treatment. The NHS currently has an eighteen week referral period for all consultations and should be abiding by this until it is changed in the near distant future. The South East have some very...
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:17 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Does my ortho know what hes doing?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1546
Re: Does my ortho know what hes doing?
My new ortho is great and explained everything that he is going to be doing and what I should expect from the treatment. He put a lighter arch wire on my upper teeth and explained the method behind the madness. Ask your ortho what his plans are - i'm sure you will get the answers that you need. Best...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:01 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I should have never got braces.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1521
Re: I should have never got braces.....
Hi Pacman,
You could always have a chat with your orthodontist to see what he/she advises.
Best Wishes
Sarz
You could always have a chat with your orthodontist to see what he/she advises.
Best Wishes
Sarz