Off the Hook(s)

I saw my orthodontist today and had an uncomfortable but not as bad as I expected appointment. My ortho tech Jen (hi Jen!) popped off the brackets to be repositioned. The three bottom teeth that needed new brackets are very sensitive. She says that they are a bit loose also. A fun time was not had by all. The cleaning up of the bracket cement and placing the new brackets was a breeze. The upper and lower wires with all those nasty surgical hooks were changed out for new smaller gauge wires that were fitted much easier. And, thankfully, today the gates on the brackets opened without trouble. They have historically been very tight and difficult to open. They have been a significant source of my soreness following my orthodontist appointments.

This evening hasn't been too bad. I was prepared to be really sore but other than some mild discomfort managed with Tylenol I am fine. So, yea, I am done with doctor's appts until I see Dr. Hatcher's group the end of January.