This appointment only took about 30 minutes and was relatively painless. It was just like going in for a typical wire-changing appointment, the only difference was that they put surgical hooks on. The orthodontist did some detail bending with my wires and an assistant put in six hooks on top and bottom. The hooks are small and the only one you can see is the one in the middle of my top two teeth.
They feel like just getting braces in for the first time all over again. Its awkward, feels bulky, and are rubbing sores in my mouth. Also, food get really stuck in them! It's a bit difficult. I go into to the orthodontist 4 weeks post-op to get the wires changes and hooks taken off. I can't wait for that moment! It feels so far away, but I know it will be here before I know it. I have not have elastics yet, but I will definitely be required to wear them once I go in for this appointment. Not sure how long or how many hours a day, but I will update once I know!
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