Painting Pottery

Few weeks back, my friends Mary, Anzie and I went to Giddy Studios in Rathfarnham and did some paintings on pottery. Anzie and I painted mugs while Mary painted a little water jug. I had to wait a week before getting them back because they had to be glazed and into the oven. It was worth the wait and just in time for my mom's birthday as I painted the mug especially for her.. Had so much fun that day!

 

Embrace The Braces! 1st Week.

Today is the third day with braces on. After years of refusing to get the hideous mental braces in my mouth, I finally gave in and decided I wanted straight teeth not just for appearance but for hygiene reasons too. Because my teeth are too overcrowded, I find it hard to brush in some places. Having straight teeth will also help boost my confidence and smile more! After having 3 premolars and 3 wisdom tooth extracted- 1 being surgical removed- I was finally seated on the orthodontics chair on 03062K11. My orthodontics told me I will have just the top sets first due to an overbite so after 2nd or 3rd adjustment, he will put in the lower sets. The whole procedure for the top sets took under 40mins. One of my tooth doesn't have a bracket on as its too slanted inwards so on my next visit in 10weeks time (08082K11), hopefully it has come out a bit. Its replaced with a spring instead of the wire while the rest of my teeth is arched with a wire. Afterwards, the assistant gave me a starter kit and showed me how how I should brush my teeth/ floss with braces on.

I have been doing a lot of research online and a lot of people has complained of the pain after having the braces on. I took 2 tablets of Ibuprofen and I don't feel any major discomfort at all except a little pressure but apart from that, the pain is not that bad as everyone makes it out to be. I just regret not having it done sooner as I absolutely love my new braces! Just got to embrace what I have now because there is no turning back. I will have to wear the braces for 18months- 2years. It will all be worth it at the end!! ^_^

I will be documenting on my braces progress with pictures and any other little tips I come across.