Well, I was a bit nervous for some reason. I’ve had a million adjustments but this one just felt weird. I guess I know it’s just one more step closer to surgery. One step closer to having fixed jaws.
they talked to me a little bit about the thin wire they took out and the new thick wire they changed it to. the thin one basically got my teeth ready to move and kick started the shifting. since it's so thin it can easily shift left or right in those fancy cage brackets. that is what was causing the wires poking me. i was able to leave it on for 6 weeks.
this new wire is a lot thicker. it should shift too much. but she did say something that was a little scary. she mentioned how this next 6 weeks with the new wire will be "exciting". she said that i will be able to see lots more movement. i am not sure if excitement is what i am feeling but i am anxious.
she did have to replace my top, left, back bracket. she had trouble putting in the new wire. there was some reason it was crimped
or something. the wire didn't want to go in the tube. so they popped it off, ground on the tooth a little to clean off old glue and applied a new and improved bracket. the wire slid right in. yea!
i looked closely at that bracket and angle of the wire. it looks like they are trying to bring that tooth down a little as well as rotate a bit. yikes.
i could instantly feel the new more aggressive tension of the new wire. man, this should be fun.
here's a close up of my new wire. you can really see those special hook things in this picture.
and for dinner... some fabulous four cheese mashed potatoes.
ate every last bit of it.
once again courtesy of my best gals!
i was smart enough to keep it in the pantry for a special occasion.
