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I am due to have Damon braces put on in a few...
rockmelonApril 28, 2014
I am due to have Damon braces put on in a few days; apart from straightening my not so crooked top teeth, and my quite crooked bottom teeth, they will hopefully help correct my bite, and close a gap left from a failed root canal and crown (around 8 years ago). The gap is the fourth tooth from the front (top), and has closed around 3mm already - the two options for dealing with the gap, were to widen the space from the missing tooth to make room for an implant, or bring the back teeth forward to close the gap - I chose the latter. To do this the orthodontist will send me to a gum specialist, once the top teeth are straight enough, and have a mini implant put in to anchor an elastic that will be attached to the teeth behind the gap and move them forward, as my top wisdom teeth never came through the orthodontist said the one on the side of the gap may come through into the space left at the back when the other teeth are moved forward. I needed to have my bottom wisdoms removed as they were over-abrupted(?)/ growing upwards above the other teeth. I also have a night time bruxing habit, and I have ground some of my teeth down to the dentine causing sensitivity, and because my bite is uneven the wear from the grinding has left me with uneven teeth, as well. I will also need to wear an occlusal (?) Splint at night, after the braces are removed, to help prevent further damage from the night time grinding.
The orthodontist said he will refer me to a dentist, after my orthodontic treatment, who can then put on some non-invasive veneers - I'm guessing are like lumineers.
Anyway, I'm excited, and a little nervous, to have the braces on. I'll be 33 in late May this year, so it's a little daunting to think I will be committed to metal on my teeth (tops will be clear) for, possibly, 18 months as an adult . . But I am also glad that I'll be doing something to correct some of my dental problems - especially because I have been told if I don't my teeth will be ground down to 'nubs' by the time I'm 40. . I'll get back and update this post, I hope will help others in their orthodontic journey one day too :-)
The orthodontist said he will refer me to a dentist, after my orthodontic treatment, who can then put on some non-invasive veneers - I'm guessing are like lumineers.
Anyway, I'm excited, and a little nervous, to have the braces on. I'll be 33 in late May this year, so it's a little daunting to think I will be committed to metal on my teeth (tops will be clear) for, possibly, 18 months as an adult . . But I am also glad that I'll be doing something to correct some of my dental problems - especially because I have been told if I don't my teeth will be ground down to 'nubs' by the time I'm 40. . I'll get back and update this post, I hope will help others in their orthodontic journey one day too :-)
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UPDATED FROM rockmelon
1 day pre
Upper and lower, as of April 2014 - Before Damon braces.
rockmelonApril 30, 2014
It's the day before my braces are due to be put on - I'm feeling more excited now than anxious, especially after reading the positive stories on here.
I have scanned the photos taken by the orthodontist a couple of weeks ago - the braces are obviously not on yet, and look forward to seeing the progression in my own 'Damon experience' over the next few months.
I will come back and write a review after they are on.
I have scanned the photos taken by the orthodontist a couple of weeks ago - the braces are obviously not on yet, and look forward to seeing the progression in my own 'Damon experience' over the next few months.
I will come back and write a review after they are on.
UPDATED FROM rockmelon
1 day pre
Damons now on
rockmelonMay 1, 2014
I had my appointment at 9am this morning, and now have the Damon clears on the top arch, and regular metal Damon's on the bottom;
The procedure itself was straightforward and took around an hour.
The top wire looks like it's slightly thicker than the bottom wire, I now know that this must mean those top teeth don't need quite as much moving as my really crooked bottoms.
As soon as the wires were placed I felt tightness in the teeth area. The orthodontist said to expect that, so I wasn't alarmed by it.
I can't close my mouth and have my back teeth touch at the moment. . it's weird, but the orthodontist also said that was common.
Some of the parts on the brackets began rubbing on the inside of my mouth straight away, so I applied some of the wax they gave me to those areas as soon as I got home, and it felt so much better right away.
I came straight home after the procedure, and ate/drank some pumpkin soup I had made yesterday in preparation, and then took some panadol and rinsed my mouth out. I started to feel really tired for some reason, and ended up going to sleep for two hours solid.
I woke up and still feeling sleepy, I think maybe it's just the panadol - or some weird response my body is having. .or maybe the pumpkin soup has a sedative effect, I don't know.
I do feel a little awkward with the braces on now, they feel like they're big and very obvious. . I suppose I'll get used to it. The pressure isn't extreme - though I'm sure the panadol has something to do with that.
Anyway, I have made a nice coffee, which I will drink through a straw, as advised by the dental nurse.
I will come back and update in a couple of days.
The procedure itself was straightforward and took around an hour.
The top wire looks like it's slightly thicker than the bottom wire, I now know that this must mean those top teeth don't need quite as much moving as my really crooked bottoms.
As soon as the wires were placed I felt tightness in the teeth area. The orthodontist said to expect that, so I wasn't alarmed by it.
I can't close my mouth and have my back teeth touch at the moment. . it's weird, but the orthodontist also said that was common.
Some of the parts on the brackets began rubbing on the inside of my mouth straight away, so I applied some of the wax they gave me to those areas as soon as I got home, and it felt so much better right away.
I came straight home after the procedure, and ate/drank some pumpkin soup I had made yesterday in preparation, and then took some panadol and rinsed my mouth out. I started to feel really tired for some reason, and ended up going to sleep for two hours solid.
I woke up and still feeling sleepy, I think maybe it's just the panadol - or some weird response my body is having. .or maybe the pumpkin soup has a sedative effect, I don't know.
I do feel a little awkward with the braces on now, they feel like they're big and very obvious. . I suppose I'll get used to it. The pressure isn't extreme - though I'm sure the panadol has something to do with that.
Anyway, I have made a nice coffee, which I will drink through a straw, as advised by the dental nurse.
I will come back and update in a couple of days.
Replies (7)
May 2, 2014
Congratulations, and thanks for the update. The tightness is likely to get more uncomfortable before it gets better, but I'm sure you know that. I find that with my children, whenever they go through a trauma, whether emotional or physical, they get exhausted and fall asleep. Maybe this was more stressful for you than you were expecting. Definitely allow yourself the time to get used to these--it's a big deal getting something that obtrusive put in your mouth!
May 2, 2014
Thank you :-) and perhaps you are right about the trauma, I felt quite anxious last night before bed, and actually cried a little - I don't know why, I couldn't really understand why I was even upset. But, I am feeling much better today - just wish I could eat something solid.
I've had to go out today and noticed people seem to stare a lot at my mouth when I speak, which is a little distracting - but I have probably stared at other peoples mouths who had braces in the past, plus it probably doesn't help that I sound a little funny when I talk now.
Anyway, it's nice to be able to share all this on here . Xox
May 2, 2014
Also, I stare at people's mouths when they talk because I have trouble hearing people. If your speech is at all affected, they may be trying to read your lips! :)
May 9, 2014
Congratulations! I, too, am looking into damon braces at age 33. You are not alone. Good luck and we can't wait to see pictures! :-)
May 12, 2014
Hi, and thank you :-) the damons seemed to be a good option; I was told they can work more quickly, and changing wires are much quicker - I went back to see the orthodontist who needed to take a mould of my teeth to make a retainer - to be worn OVER my braces at night to prevent damage from my night time bruxing :-/ He removed the wire before taking a mould, and fitted it back after - it literally took minutes to take the wire out, and minutes to put it back.
When are you thinking of getting your braces?
May 25, 2014
Wow interesting! Good to know. I'm going to visit my ortho for the follow up to find out treatment plan, etc. on June 4th. Then ill decide then based on what he says. So we'll see!
So excited to watch your progress! I hope you'll post pictures so we can see :D. Have you had time to look around at the other Damon community members yet? Mippolito and annerobin12 are our two active community members currently. :)