Quad Helix fitted....

Got my Quad Helix fitted today; it's awkward as hell.

In case you never had it, here is a picture:

I tried eating earlier with it and it just catches all form of food; speaking has also become an issue, although my inability to make any 's' sound is rather amusing. No doubt it'll get there however. I'm trying to think of new ways to eat, anyone who has had a quad helix, let me know how you ate...

Next step, braces! But first, A level exams...

Hope everyone is doing well!

The quest to be happy?

I was telling my friend about the written report. At the end, after explaining all the little details and changes I shall go through, she said it was sad that I had to go through all this work simply to be 'happy'. This got me thinking, is this all a desire to be happy? I assume the majority of people who read these blogs are indeed others who are going through orthodontics (minimum) and, from my personal experience, you read them to get that feeling there are others who have an underbite.

I admit, I hate how I look and my biggest regret is not getting involved now as much as I could owing to the underbite.

Any of you fellow bloggers, views? Do we go through this process to simply be 'happy'?

On a happier note, I'm getting my quad helix fitted 17th May :-D

Ant

Written report

Hey guys,

I got a written report with what they're planning on doing and I've condensed it. 

So, get ready, they're planning on:

1. Expanding my upper teeth using a Quad Helix over a 6month period

     -during this time, a lower brace will be fitted to put my lower teeth forward, giving them more space and to, therefore, straighten. This pushing forward of the teeth will make the underbite more clear due to the lip being pushed forward.

2. Once the upper teeth have moved enough, a brace will be fitted to try and accommodate my canine which is raised.  

     -if the quad helix doesnt work, they will extract a tooth to make room.

3. All 4 of my wisdom teeth will be removed.

This will take 18-20months prior to surgery.

4. The final correction will happen via surgery:

-the upper jaw will be moved up at the back and brought forward

-the lower jaw will be moved back 1cm

Time frames- 

no teeth removed- 24-26months

if teeth are removed- 28-30

After braces a removed, a retainer is needed for 15months.

Sounds fun eyy?

I've got a meeting on tuesday and another in two weeks so, hopefully, I'll have more information then.

Hope you're all ok and recovery for those that have just had their surgery is going well

Ant

Prove-a-point video!!

When I've been showing a friend before and after pictures of other people who have gone through the process, he always picks up on how the person in the final picture looks completely different. As good as this person looks, I think this illustrates the point nicely whilst also offering a good explanation of what most of us are going through... those that have begun that process that is -.- ....... ENJOY

P.s. looks like my prediction was wrong eyy??

An introduction post? But why? So far, we've heard NOTHING

Hi,

I thought it'd be interesting to post a blog about my journey to fix my underbite (Class 3- a proper mucked up set of nashers), reading everyone else's blog has helped me to write this but alas, one thing actually differs between mines and theirs. They have something to post. Whether it be surgery recovery, a brace appointment or even starting the process, they've been able to blog something of a worthy note. And yet, I lack anything already mentioned.

So, 'why have you begun now' I hear you all ask? To be honest, I'm bored and on summer holiday and so I thought it to be something of a project. Right, sorted? Good. Lets move on.

I live in the UK in Essex and its currently rather dull. The local stabbings are something of a non-event now and the wet weather has left a foul taste in everyone with their tounges stuck out trying to get a cheeky free drink.

I was put on the waiting list for my orthodontic treatment in February 2011 and when we wrote to the dental hospital in April 2012, I was sixth on the list. We then called around 4 weeks ago and apparently, I am almost at the top of the list.... but this wasn't good enough and so, on monday, I asked my dentist for a referral letter, impatience... pfft......

Why blog- check
UK- check
Current standing- check
Questi....

Right, one last point, I'm asking anyone whose had their braces and surgery done, how long was the process between having your braces and then the surgery? I'm looking to go to university next summer and I was wondering, is there actually any chance of me having the surgery next summer if I get the braces say in the next month?? 

If anyone has Twitter, follow me @AntWalker_Cook and i'll follow back and THEN you can read all my other infrequent and unfunny comments.

Until next time which will be with some form of good news... Cheers