Well it’s been nearly 2 weeks now so what wisdom do I have to impart? Applying lipstick requires a change in technique as the terrain is a bit more bumpy from the brackets under the lip. Washing your face also requires a more gentle technique around the mouth and cheek area. At this point in time the letter ‘F’ as it crops up in some words sounds a little strange, a bit like just blowing air, a guess the lip has to stretch a bit more to make the right sound. I noticed this when I was singing to the radio! Biting into anything ...
Adult Braces Journey – Magic Wax
November 5th, 2009
Oh my goodness!!!! Well let me just say that there are absolutely NO elegant ways to apply wax to your teeth…none! You take a blob of wax, about the size of a pea, and roll it around to soften it a little, then flatten it just a bit and hope it sticks to your finger. You then pull your cheek out and suck in some air to ‘dry’ the tooth and dive in… Your finger and thumb both have to get in there (not easy when the cheek is ulcerated already I can tell you!) and squeeze the wax onto/around the bracket ...
How do braces feel?
September 1st, 2009
Well unless you live under a rock, it's no secret that orthodontic treatment can be a bit uncomfortable at times.  Friends, my space, twitter…practically everybody has something to say about getting their braces fitted and later adjusted. But remember, everybody has a different perspective, some people are just very sensitive to pain and everybody’s treatment plan is just that little bit different so keep an open mind! Recently we asked some of our patients about their braces, some people describe them as "fine, got used to them really quickly", "they're annoying, but fine", "sorta hurt", "pressure", "weird". So…we know it is going ...