Retainer Adjustment Appointment

The orthodontist adjusted the top and bottom retainers on 07/29/2010. This is still no closing the very small gap between between tooth 23 and 25. I asked my orthodontist to polish my two front teeth down so they're the same height. He told me to ask my dentist while he is bonding my teeth. I asked if I should make an appointment after the bonding, he stated the dentist should be able to handle this. I highly doubt my dentist will touch the retainer. I kind of doubt he'll polish my two front teeth for free. I am kind of shocked by this. I guess he's too busy to provide service that I paid for.

Lower Teeth Issue

I have noticed a small gap is opening between tooth 23 and 25. I made an appointment for Thursday 7/29/10 at 8:00 AM. I am also going to ask if he can even the hight of my upper two front teeth. One is longer than the other.

Thoughts on bonding process coming up...

I think I am going to ask my dentist to apply bonding to all three front teeth. If we're going to do it, might as well do it right.

Bonding Consultation

Today I had an appointment with my regular dentist about bonding between tooth 23 and 25. He gave me two options bonding or veneers. I chose bonding. It is a cheaper option. My dentist concern is that bonding doesn't last as long as veneers, but veneers cost almost three times as much as bonding. I chose the bonding which could last anywhere from 3-7 years. It is basically the same as a white filling for a cavity. Tooth 23 and 25 will be the teeth receiving bonding. My dentist also stated that by bringing the teeth closer to the gum (within 5 mm) will help the gum grow along with regular flossing and brushing. My appointment will be on 08/14/2010. I also want to make an appointment in the mean time with my orthodontist. Tooth 23 and 25 are developing a space in between the teeth. I may need to have my retainer adjusted. I will call Monday for an appointment.

Retainers/Final Records

Yesterday I had my Final Records and Retainer pick-up today. My final records included photos and x-rays. I received a Hawley Retainer top and bottom. I have to wear both retainers 12 hours a day. I will post photos later. My retainer check is 10/18/2010 at 8:10 AM.

De-Bondment

Today I had my braces removed. They removed the braces and polished my teeth My retainer appointment was changed from 07/20/2010 to 07/22/2010 at 8:30 AM. I am getting Hawley Retainers top and bottom. I received a coffee mug and coffee for my braces removal gift from the office. I will keep track on this blog of my retention phase of treatment, etc. See photos above.

Twentieth Adjustment

My twenthieth Adjustment was Monday, July 12, 2010. This was my last adjustment. The replaced the wire on top with a new wire. I think it is as thick as the last wire. They put a bend in the front to make my two front teeth meet side by side. They also braided the top 6 front teeth. The bottom teeth they pulled the elastic thread off the pin I received last adjustment. They braided the front seven lower teeth. I am also set to have the braces removed Monday, July 19, 2010. I can't wait. See photos above.

Nineteenth Adjustment

Today I had my Nineteenth Adjustment. They took the power chain off the top arch and replaced it with braided wire across the top. I had two brackets repositioned on the lower left. The first bicuspid and the lower canine. I received a metal bracket on the lower canine instead of a ceramic bracket. They placed several bends in the lower wire. They are trying to rotate my lower left canine. I received a pin on the back of my lower canine that is tied to my arch wire with some sort of elastic thread. The orthodontist also noted I can talk to my dentist about bonding to help decrease the black triangle. He also wants me to come back a week before debondment. My next appointment is 07/12/2010 at 8:40 AM. I will go back as stated earlier on this blog on 07/19/2010 at 9:50 AM for removal. In addition I will return the following day on 07/20/2010 at 2:30 PM to receive my Essix retainer. In addition he noted I will receive a lower bonded retainer instead of a lower Essix. I will be glad to end this process and look forward feel the front of my teeth again. I will publish pictures later.

One more note...
I am still wearing the Thailand elastics on my right side in a triangle. See last blog entry to see configuration.