Getting my removable brace . On the 8/8/12 I went to pick up my removeable brace, I didnt have to have impressions done again because he used the impressions from my consultation. When I got there my ortho said I wont be having my bottom back tooth out anymore as my back teeth wouldn't sit together properly afterwards, phew kinda glad, just 2 to have out now.
I put my removable brace in, wow it felt strange. I had a lot of salava and found it difficult to swallow. My removable brace has a deep palette to correct my bite so my mouth is always slightly open, and it gives me a lisp when I talk.
Living with my removable brace.The ortho told me to only take my brace out to clean my teeth, which I knew was going to be difficult. The first time I had a drink I nearly choked because I couldnt feel it on the roof of my mouh. Chewing is difficult as my molars dont touch so I cant bite down I am only eating soft things like curry, tuna, cheese, potato and lots of yogurt, I could really do with being on a drip for the next 6 months ( ok abit of an exaggeration). It is getting easier every day, so I am sure in a few weeks it will be a breeze.
My teeth aren't that painful at all but my jaw aches, I think that's because my bite is being corrected rather than my teeth moving. My lisp has improved now I am getting used to it and I can already feel the difference in my jaw when I take it out to clean my teeth.
I wasnt going to have my fixed lower brace put on until next year, but my ortho suggested we "bite the bullet" and get my fixed lower brace put on as soon as possible.He said to get used to my removable brace first and then put the fixed lower brace on so in October I am getting my fixed lower brace. I will keep you updated between now and then.
