straighten my teeth

Well, my emergency appointment was a great success. I guess because I complained about not having had one for 4 months they decided to do the works on my ‘emergency’ HA. They tried to change the wire but they have become stuck. Self ligating wires will do that when not changed apparently.

Not long now and I will be able to get them off. YAY YAY YAY! I have saved enough now for 1 and a 1/2 implants. Just need another £1500 put by and I’ll be able to be all smiley-faced. I could have them off by March next year I reckon. Eek! :)

As I decided to push my luck today and book an ‘emergency appointment’ so that I could find out why my appointments are not considered necessary and why they don’t see fit to turn up!

Haven’t seen anyone since June/July time.

Orthodontist appointment coming up next week (if the orthodontist doesn’t phone to cancel an hour before AGAIN)... Lets see where that gets me… my centre lines are all off again and I am getting seriously stressed about it! JOY. Joy. joy.

Getting an Inman Aligner. This is the quickest and cheapest way for me to get my teeth straight again (it is only the front 4 on the top and bottom that need fixing), however it still costs over £1000 so I don’t know how I will pay for it yet.

She’s said ‘Not too much longer left now’... which means I might be on a retainer by the end of the year. OoooooooOOoooooooOOOoooooo! I’ve grown to love my brace!!!!

My little cousin wont recognise me. He calls me ‘The one what got the stars stuck to her teeth’. Yes… that’s me- I tried to eat the universe :). Bless him.

After the retainer for 6-12 months… I’ll then have to have implants which will cost me in excess of £5,000 to replace the 2 falsies I’ve got in at the moment. Scary stuff!

Orthodontist appointment today. I wonder what excitement awaits me! :)

I got my braces in my late 40’s. They were off by my fabulous 50th bday and I am so glad I did it. My mother said “I never thought you needed braces” but moms don’t always see their own kids objectively. There is no longer a shadow in my mouth in photos. Go for it! Orthodontists will set you up on a payment plan you can manage.

I’ve had my final surgery now before the implants… which should be possible by the end of next year, if not before. I love it when a plan comes together :).

Can’t wait to get the braces off and start the retainers so I can get the final stages underway.

About 10 years ago I could have easily afforded this treatment. Now, as a single mom on a budget and with many other priorities, the only chance I would have would be getting a big linguistic project. My son does need his braces very bad. He hates the idea but perhaps with my tax return this year i will look into it. He is alreays self-consciuous and refuses to smile in pictures. I feel very bad for him because I had the same issue for a long time. Now I don’t care that much. I am more concerned with my gums. I have periodontitis and I am under treatment but I find it difficult to keep up.

03/03/09

I do not know where I left my expensive periodontitis mouthwash. I am not doing well on this at all. I am not flossing regularly, I only brush my teeth two or three times a day. That is it.
I have to go to the dentist soon but is not my main priority.
I know my next visit will be at least 500 dollars (co-pay) the dentist and even worse, the assistant is going to lecture me on why I don’t follow the treatment. Braces are not an option for me, even though I am expecting some decent money soon, I would first think of getting braces for my son who needs them badly.
Oh man, I have to get a project to pay for this without having to use money that I need for my car, etc.

Ok, My teeth don’t have gaps or anything, doesn’t look like I’ve been chewing on gravel. I used to be a thumb sucker so I have an overbite that needs fixing. And 1 of my bottom row teeth grew in slightly tilted. I’m hoping to do Invisalign. I have an appointment in January for it. Anyone have tips or advice please feel free to reply.