Getting Fixed (and not in the spay or neuter kind of way)

I had my first adjustment appointment a week and a half ago. A fixed adjust appointment is where the orthodontist moves on a stage with treatment which can include changing the wires to a different size. Dr Ward is pleased with the progress I have made and was happy to leave my top teeth as they were. My lower teeth were ready to move on a stage... this resulted in him moving the wire on my lower teeth into a different position and re tying this in. For the following few days my brace felt tighter (as expected). Things were a bit uncomfortable although nothing that needed painkillers - I was just more aware my teeth were there! I haven't had any other problems since the initial first week when they were put on. I'm now eating (almost) normally but just trying to avoid anything to hard or crunchy to prevent breakages. My next appointment is in six weeks. To be honest, I have been surprised by a few things I have experienced. I guess the thing to remember is if you have any questions or concerns with what is going on with your brace, don't hesitate to contact your orthodontist. Wiggly teeth = normal, sensitivity = normal. If you have any questions on your treatment, please message me :) Happy Monday to you, G.

8 days in to the new year and I'm eating 'normally' now. I tried a bag of crisps last night and it took a while to get through them. Really, some foods are just not worth the effort! The onion rings I had for dinner were definitely worth the time though :) My lower jaw and teeth ache a bit and my orthodontist, Paul Ward says it is due to clenching my teeth at night. This morning was the first time I considered taking something to help with the pain, but otherwise it has been manageable. My top jaw and teeth have felt ok, but when I touch them, they are a bit sensitive. I am allowed to chew gum, but so far I am sticking with mouthwash to keep me fresh and minty. I've had a recommendation from a colleague that I might try chewing on some brace wax to help increase blood flow to the area and help with muscle contraction. Sound weird? Maybe, but I'm willing to give it a go. More importantly, tonight is my first ever Zumba class with one of the girls from work, so wish us luck... I might be more concerned with my aching muscles than my teeth tomorrow. Wishing you a great Tuesday night, G.