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by felix the helix
Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Eureka! Pearl Drops Instant white
Replies: 6
Views: 6921

Yes it is only a temporary paint on veneer with a opalescent finish. It comes off quite easily when you brush. I find it handy after a curry before I get to the Ortho's to change the ligs.
by felix the helix
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: questions about quad helix
Replies: 9
Views: 3283

I have had my quad helix for over a year and I am very happy with the improvement. People say my face has changed shape and I agree - happily it is all for the better
by felix the helix
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:32 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: FACIAL CHANGES FROM BRACES
Replies: 17
Views: 22253

I had dermal fillers about 8 months ago because my naso labial lines were getting more pronounced and I didn't like it. I was due to have some more around now, however, I feel that since having my expander and upper braces put on my upper jaw has widened out and softened the lines on my face :D .......
by felix the helix
Thu May 01, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Eureka! Pearl Drops Instant white
Replies: 6
Views: 6921

Eureka! Pearl Drops Instant white

Have made a wonderful discovery :D Whilst browsing my local Boots Chemist in the hope of finding a cure for my curry stained ligs...... I stumbled upon Pearl Drops Instant White for £6.95. Figured it was worth a try and took it home to paint my peggies. Hey presto! it covered the yellow tinge very ...
by felix the helix
Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: a question for people in the uk
Replies: 10
Views: 1668

I live in the Northwest and had loads of trouble finding wax. I bought a few cases of silicone stuff from a guy on Ebay, and then I stumbled across clear dental wax at my local (independent) chemist for 99p. I bought 5 cases there and then : ) Orthoshop.co.uk also sell the wax for 99p but charge £3...
by felix the helix
Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:43 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Share your experience with expanders... An update!
Replies: 67
Views: 12400

:( sorry you are in pain. I'm not sure if your skin can grow over the wires - i'd defo check with your Orthodontist.
by felix the helix
Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:44 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Share your experience with expanders... An update!
Replies: 67
Views: 12400

I just remembered something else I did. I bought some meal replacement milkshakes - the kind dieters use - cos they fill you up and I would keep one with me for times when I couldnt bear the pressure on my teeth or couldnt get to a toothbrush. I will prob do that again when I get braced because it w...
by felix the helix
Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Share your experience with expanders... An update!
Replies: 67
Views: 12400

Quad Squad, My expander is also quad helix with springs. It took me about a week and a half before I could eat properly - I too was on the mashed potato diet. I also found I could manage porridge and bread dipped into soups. It will get better, I remember waking up one morning and thought I could ma...
by felix the helix
Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Share your experience with expanders... An update!
Replies: 67
Views: 12400

I am 34 and have a quad helix expander which was fitted a month and a half ago. It feels fine now but for the first few days I wanted to cry :( I had some soreness from the hooks on the molar bands but then wax became my new best friend :) I'm getting a bit frustrated :Questions: with the seeming la...