I had them to make space for laterals on top and bottom. The bottom had enough space to get connected to the archwire today so that was exciting but I didn't realise he also got rid of the top spring. Not complaining, (am damn glad to be rid of it as between it and my overbite my lip kept getting caught in it!!) but it seems odd as there isn't enough space for it to come through and it looks like it will just push my front tooth out further 
He's even disconnected the 'other wires' that he had in addition to the archwire so that there is nothing pulling those other teeth back to make space. Hmmmm...maybe its revenge for my eating garlic last nght 
Mouth feels like I've been whacked with a hammer but its all very exciting - I was hoping the springs would be gone by Christmas as I have to present at a conference ...but to have them gone already - wooohooooooo!!! No more fishing food out of springs 
Just on the food topic - this has been a great few weeks - the only thing I'm not eating that I normally would've is crackers which are still a bit too much hassle. Spring rolls were an adventure...and pizza was to die for
Back on the mush today but have had a damn good time
