An Orthodontic Catalog

Today I had my fourth adjustment of my braces. The first three were pretty simple - just lig changes. I think my orthodontist was duping me into a false sense of security with easy adjustments, because now the gloves have come off.

My mouth is now a veritable catalog of orthodontic appliances. The full list includes:

• Metal brackets
• Ceramic brackets ("social six")
• Size 16 round NiTi archwires
• Clear ligs
• Purple ligs
• Powerchain between teeth 4 and 6
• Coil spring between teeth 6 and 8
• Wire ties to hold the coil spring

All I can say is "ouch", because saying much of anything right now hurts like hell. Pass the Advil.


[Listening to: "Hey Pretty" by Poe]