Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Orthodontics begins

Yesterday I had spacers inserted between my 3 back teeth, both sides, top and bottom. By evening I was very sore, couldn't chew on anything, and felt groggy and a bit inflamed. So I'm back on liquids: pureed split pea and ham soup for dinner with extra broth. I think I'm already adjusting though. So, another milestone: the start of the orthodontic treatment. My crowns are all repaired with lab processed temps made to last about 2 years, until everything's straightened out.

I still have trouble imagining the orthodontic process though: teeth move? Roots travel about? Like a tree taking a walk through rocky soil?