Tuesday 24th January 2017
I got my braces off today!!! Its been nearly 6 months since my surgery and I can now see the final result! So happy with everything!
So because they had trouble closing the gap in the bottom row of my teeth they have put in a fixed retainer (just a thin metal wire) behind my bottom front teeth. I can feel its there but you cant see it.
Having my braces taken off was a little bit painful, they had to pull quite hard to get the metal hoops off my back teeth! Then they gave them a little polish to get rid of the glue residue, and they were off!
I then had moulds done! Which are never a nice experience but the women i had was lovely and helped me stay calm throughout! After that they took some photographs of the final result and i was free to go! I have to go back tomorrow afternoon to pick up my retainer and i have final appointment with my surgeon in April just for an update on how im doing!
With regards to numbness and pain this long after the surgery: I am still numb in parts of my lower gums but it doesnt really bother me that much. And pain wise, i cant open my mouth as wide as i used too so sometimes i get a pain in my jaw when i overstretch it or open it at a wrong angle! Other than that everything is going great! So happy with everything and i cant even remember having the surgery! Its all a blur! Love my new smile :D
