I’ve made it to my one month dental appointment for my braces. I can see some really minor improvements, but since I see my teeth every day it’s kind of hard for me to notice anything significant. My dentist however was pointing out things here and there saying that I was coming along nicely. All I can do is agree, I guess.

When I started out, I asked for grey bands because I was hoping for the grey to not draw attention to the fact that I’ve got an appliance in there. However, to be honest the grey didn’t really do anything in terms of visibility. It’s not like they we’re imbued with some magical power that suddenly made the metal invisible. So, today for the new bands I decided to go for a dark red. When I look at them in the mirror right now, even these coloured bands aren’t all that visible. Heh. I guess it doesn’t matter, does it? Changing the band this time has been alright. I’m sort of half-expecting to feel like I’ve been punched in the mouth tomorrow, but I’ll be ready.

This first month has been interesting. I’m now used to eating with them. Sure, I wouldn’t say eating is as enjoyable as without them, but it’s certainly interesting. I’m always having to think about whether anything I’m biting is going to dislodge a bracket or if there’s going to be some tough gunk stuck somewhere it shouldn’t be. It’s usually nothing that a good swish of water or tongue acrobatics can’t take care of. I can feel my bite patterns morphing over time. Every week or so, when I bite down I can feel things in different positions. At least it’s a sign that it’s all working.

Well, one down, twenty-three (or less) to go. No problem!