Braces Again - 10 ( 56 weeks) De banding

12-15-2008

A couple of days after my business trip to Tokyo, I am finally done and have my teeth back. I wanted to have it removed before my trip but my doctor recommended to wait a few more weeks to get my teeth more centered in front.

I got a permanent retainer at my lower front teeth to prevent them from shifting again.

Braces Again - 9 ( 50 weeks) Rubber Band continue...

Result from my last visit on 11/5/08.

My upper front and my lower front teeth still not aligned as it is expected. I do feel some changes lately but not significantly on the lower front. I am scheduled to deband my braces on Dec 15 but my doctor said that I might need to extend it due to the lower front teeth are not centered. I was told to change the direction of the center rubber band but I think the technician did not put a hook on the lower right side. I just use the right side bottom triangle hook (or I am supposed to use that hook???) for about a week and it hurts my upper left tooth. I went back to the previous direction and I see some major improvement. I think I will keep the previous direction and wear the rubber band more than just at night. I hope it works this time.

Braces Again - 8 ( 53 weeks) More Rubber Bands

A couple of months to get things done. The rubber band that I have been putting on my front teeth are not working well. To get my center align, two more rubber bands are added on my sides and the direction of the front band is reversed this time. I need to wear the side rubber bands the whole day and the front is required only at night.

I am hoping the next check-up in November will be the last one and I shall be free from the metal in my mouth in Dec.

New School Year

Evonne started second grade yesterday. She was so excited for the new school day and woke up at 5 am. She is happy with the new teacher and has made a few new friends in class.

We did not get to go anywhere during summer. She understood that we were so busy and she was fine with the ideas of having a "stay at home" summer.

I was trying my best to arrange some activities for her. One of the activities was that I taught her needle point. She was very interested and was able to finish her first project with some help from me. I hope she will enjoy craft like I do.

Braces Again - 7 ( 45 weeks) Rubber Band

This morning's visit was very short. The technician and the doctor just checked how the new wire goes and everything looks fine.
I have rubber band added on my front teeth to make my teeth align better in the center. I only have to put the rubber band on at night after dinner.

Braces Again - 6 ( 37 weeks) Last Archwire

I had my last wire put up on Wednesday morning. My doctor bended the wire on a few specific areas to help moving a couple of teeth to the right position. He told me that I may be through with my braces by the end of November. I am keeping my finger crossed. It hurts a little these days but I can see significant improvement on my front teeth already.

Sewing Machine Cozy

I made this over the Memorial day weekend for my QE440.
The pocket was not in my original plan but I thought it might be useful to have a front packet. I did not think thoroughly about the pocket size...that is why it is a little too big.

Braces Again - 5 ( 29 weeks) Laces

The power chain was removed this morning. The gaps were gone and I am given the laces on my front teeth to prevent the gaps appearing again. The Doctor said that I will be wearing the same arch wire for 8 more weeks before getting a new one on my next visit.

Braces Again - 4 ( 21 weeks) Power Chain

My regular visit on Feb 11, 2008. X-ray was done to check roots. No new arch wire but power chain was added to the upper front to close gaps.