Sutures Removed

I forgot to add this event to the blog, but on 08/11/2008 they removed the Sutures. It didn't hurt too badly. The Dentist stated I didn't need to see him until my cleaning on 10/04/2008. I will also have my next orthodontic adjustment 2 days later on 10/06/2008.

New Pictures After The Extraction w/ Bottom Wire

First Adjustment/Bottom Wire Installed

I had the bottom wire installed. My Orthodontist wasn't there today so I saw another Orthodontist at the practice. He stated that next time I will get a stronger wire on the top arch and chain elastics on the bottom to close the extraction gap. That appointment is on 10/06/2008. I do feel a little pressure from the new wire and the extraction gap area is very tender still. Overall, I feel fine. The new wire is also a bio force wire and I will need to activate daily by swishing cold water first, then warm water.

Extraction Completed

Tooth #24 (a lower central incisor) was extracted today. The appointment was at 3:20 PM. It took a little under an hour because the tooth broke off at the crown and the rest had to be surgically removed. Surprisingly, it didn't hurt much. Thank God for anesthesia and pain medication. The extraction site was sutured and I have to go back on Monday (08/11/2008 at 6:10 PM) to have the sutures removed. I was given some pain medication, mouth rinse, and an antibiotic. It took about 3 hours to stop the bleeding. The Dentist spoke with my Orthodontist and he still wants to see me on Thursday (08/07/2008) to install the bottom wire. It seems weird without the tooth and I hope that this gap closes soon. I will post pictures on Thursday 08/07/2008 after the wire is installed. The gap is approximately 4.5 - 5 mm.