Adult Ceramic Braces Update!! Almost done!!

So it has been a hell of a ride with these braces on. Through all the pain, and not being able to eat it has really been a lonnnnnggggg two years. So if you have been coming back to my blog to see what I have been up to, well it's really nothing.

I have not been posting because it has been the same thing over and over every 4 to 6 weeks and who wants to hear or read about it every single time? I know I wouldn't, lol. Moving along...... I am to the point where I don't care if my teeth or leveled, or even perfect. I just  know they look 200% better than 2 years ago.

My face has changed drastically over the past two years and I can now smile and look people directly in the face. I am no longer ashamed of my crooked teeth. Nothing has really changed about my braces regimen either. I use my water pik off and on and still use dental brushes as my main way of flossing.

I have really never used the dental floss except for when my hygienist flosses after my cleaning.

I have had 3 appointments since my last braces update.
Feb 7th
March 7th
April 16th
May 16th will be my removal date. I will have two appointments one day for removal and another day for retainer. Wow excited? Nope, I'm not, I just realized I will still have something in my mouth for the rest of my life...smdh......

Thanks for reading my blog!! If the lord says the same I'll see you in my next post!!

Adult Braces-Teeth Sensitivity

Hello, this is Shiry and thanks for coming by reading my blog. Since my last cleaning and ortho appointment I have began to experience some sensitivity. I never had this before, but now for some reason my teeth are sensitive to water only when I am using my WaterPik.

Now when I am eating cold or drinking cold beverages, no issue. Even when I had my teeth cleaned I felt some sensitivity. My ortho told me to use it once or twice a week, but now now hygienist says to use it every night.

Well amazingly after a week of use I no longer feel the sensitivity I was having. I use a very small amount and follow the directions below. Thanks for reading!!


What does the fluoride do?

Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. This medication is used to prevent cavities.

Directions:

1. This is best used once daily just before bedtime instead of your regular toothpaste or as directed by your healthcare professional.
2. Apply a thin ribbon of medicine to a toothbrush and brush thoroughly for 2 minutes or as directed.
3. Spit out the medication after use. Do not swallow. Children should rinse their mouth thoroughly right away. For adults, do not rinse your mouth, eat, or drink for at least 30 minutes after use to get the best results...

Adult Braces Wire change Top and Bottom 2016

Happy 2016'!!!! Thanks for stopping by to read up on my braces update. I have not been doing any videos or blogging because nothing has really changed. Well, let me rephrase that, yes there has been some changes.

My spaces did close

My bottom teeth have shifted back



I'm happy all spaces  have closed, but I'm not happy about the shifting back of my bottom teeth. My teeth were aligned fine until I began wearing the elastics a couple of months ago. For now, I am going to be patient and wait to see what my results will be in a few months.



The reason why I know this is because I have videos and pictures of the results back in the summer of 2015' and my teeth were fine. I look like I have a slight overbite now...........





Regimen

My braces regimen has not really changed except I don't use my Water Pik as much, I use only the dental brushes and sometimes floss. I literally floss in 2-5 minutes. I also go to the dentist for teeth cleanings every 4 months instead of every 3 months.