Adjustment on Monday!

My first adjustment appointment is Monday. Finally! I've been looking forward to this since I got my braces! It's crazy, right?

Looking back at my first photos, I can see visible progress. The changes are small, but I expected that. My teeth have a lot of moving to do.

Waterpik

I purchased the a cordless Waterpik yesterday. My first attempt at using it was tonight. Much like using a toothbrush for the first time, I was a bit awkward. Once I get used to it, I think it will be much easier. It's really great. I'm sorry I scoffed at the New Patient Coordinator when she suggested that I buy one.

I currently have so many oral care items in my bathroom, you'd think I was a dental student.

Pause. Breathe. Remember why you did this!

I discovered that Soy Nuts (which aren't nuts) are an excellent replacement for my beloved nuts of all kinds. They also satisfy my crunch craving. These, however require that I drink water after every minuscule handful that I pop in my chew hole. Not that it's a bad thing... They are a scant bit better for me than Peanuts.

Now, let me hate on my Orthodontia for a moment....
It seems lately that everything I eat has decided to take up residence in my braces. I'm seriously considering hte purchase of a Waterpik. I didn't want to spend the money, but I'm so annoyed with the constant brushing and flossing and re-brushing after every single meal and/or snack session.

One Month!

I have officially been braced for 30 days! There's not a lot of visible changes, but the teeth are moving, and I still feel pressure. My first adjustment is November 1. It's also the worst possible time for my adjustment to come. I'll be handling reservations for a special marketing program at work.

That weird little thing on the lower archwire is a stop. They clipped a wire that was poking me a couple of weeks back, and they placed that to keep the wire from slipping out the back buccal tube.

More updates later. I've also developed a slight obsession with pumpkin lately.