So after an examination, it was decided that some of the little ‘quirky’ issues that have increasingly begun to bother me could be easily fixed with a set of shiny braces and about 12 months in treatment. So…when do we start? Well, you see it’s not that easy…I mean I have a lifestyle, a diet that I really really enjoy…and ulcers…I hear you get lots of ulcers and I am one of those poor unfortunates who has contemplated in the past that I may have intermittent scurvy due to the severity, quantity and endurance of the mouth ulcers I develop. Of course ...
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 ...