footer icon1 footer icon2
Dentistry
footer icon11 footer icon22
Face
bloger thumb

The First Few Days Of My Six Month Smile Journey

In my first blog entry, I explained why I decided to have Six Month Smiles, this is my progress after 2 weeks.
The first few days of my Six Month Smiles brace

It really has not been as bad as I thought it would be, eating is the worst bit,  but it does stop you snacking, so good for the diet!! I find I have to chop everything up a bit smaller and place it into the middle of my mouth and chew with my back teeth. I am also very conscious of having any food trapped in my brace so I make sure I carry my little cleaning kit around with me which I was given at the brace on appointment. Tepe Brushes are great for getting in between the brace and your teeth around the gums and my toothbrush does the rest. My teeth are a bit achey and on Saturday night I was a bit worried as they felt a little loose!! But Carol assured me this does happen and it proves my teeth are actually moving. It is a bit tender to bite together and my gums feel a bit sore under my top lip where the brace is rubbing. I have used quite a lot of the wax over the past few nights and that really does help. I made the mistake of having a curry, Carol did warn me that it may stain my brace and sure enough next morning it was a bit yellow!!! But a little Pearl Drops toothpaste, the whitening one, worked wonders and it was back to normal after two brushes.

Second week
I have gotten a bit more used to it now, sometimes I actually forget I have it, eating is a bit easier. I went on a girls night out at the weekend and I was dreading everyone seeing my brace but nobody really noticed.  I found myself telling people before they actually said anything to me… At work its been quite interesting some of the more frequent patients have asked me all about it and its good swapping stories and info with other Six Month Smile patients.

Day 14
I have not had to use any wax for about 5 days now so I think my lips and cheeks are just getting used to this brace in my mouth and I am not so conscious of it. Its odd but it was aching again today at the front bottom and I think its because they are moving. I can’t get the Tepe brushes between the same gaps as last week, its fascinating. Carol took some pics this afternoon as I am going on holiday tomorrow for two weeks and it was amazing comparing the pictures they have already begun to move and I cant wait to see when I come back if they have moved any more!

You can see the teeth beginning to move, it’s great to be able to see this progress!

More when I get back from my holidays.

back to blog

Get in touch

Tooth Whitening & Hygiene Appointment

At Home Whitening With Hygiene

£29.95

Learn more

Dental Health Plan

Options for all treatments

New Patients Welcome

We are accepting new patients, book an introduction call today

Book An Introduction Call
We are on Instagram
Portishead, we need your help 💙

We’ve been nominated for the Together Portishead Business & Community Awards, and every nomination really does make a difference 🏆

As a local independent practice, your support means everything to us. Whether you’ve visited us for a Healthy Mouth Review, hygiene appointment, smile makeover or simply recommended us to friends and family - thank you.

If you haven’t voted yet, we’d be so grateful if you could spare 30 seconds to nominate Evolve Dentistry ✨

Vote here: www.togetherportishead.co.uk

Thank you for supporting local businesses and our amazing community 🙌
Brushing your teeth is important… but it’s only part of the story 🦷

In this video, Richard explains why cleaning between your teeth matters too - and the different ways you can do it, including:
✔ Floss
✔ TePe brushes
✔ Water flossers

Your toothbrush can’t always reach the tight spaces between your teeth, which means plaque and food can build up in these areas over time.

Cleaning between your teeth daily can help reduce:
✨ Gum problems
✨ Bad breath
✨ Tooth decay between teeth

Not sure which option is best for you? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and our team can help you find what works best for your smile and lifestyle.

Watch the video to learn more 💙

#SmileMonth #HealthySmiles #OralHealth #GumHealth #Healthysmile #PatientsFirst #NaturalTeeth #Portishead #NorthSomerset #Dentist #PortisheadMarina #Clevedon #Nailsea
Do you wake up with jaw pain, headaches or tension in your face? You could be clenching or grinding your teeth without even realising it.

In this video, Yasmin discusses how neurotoxin injections may help relieve symptoms associated with TMJ problems and teeth grinding.

For some patients, treatment can help to:
✨ Relax overactive jaw muscles
✨ Reduce clenching and grinding
✨ Ease tension and discomfort
✨ Help with headaches linked to jaw strain

Many people grind their teeth during sleep or clench during stressful periods, often without knowing they’re doing it.

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms such as:
• Jaw ache
• Facial tension
• Headaches
• Worn teeth
• Clicking or tightness in the jaw

…it may be worth exploring your options.

#TMJ #TeethGrinding #JawClenching #FacialAesthetics #Portishead #NorthSomerset #PatientsFirst #Healthysmile #Dentist #PortisheadMarina #Clevedon #Nailsea
✨ A little update from us at Evolve Dentistry ✨

As many of our patients know, our practice is currently closed this week while essential repair work is being carried out.

While everything is being completed, we’d just like to gently remind everyone not to leave any dental concerns until the last minute where possible. If something doesn’t feel quite right, please get in touch with us sooner rather than later so we can help arrange the most appropriate care for you.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness and understanding while the work takes place - we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back very soon. 💙

#Northsomerset #patientsfirst #patientsatisfaction #multiawardwinning #healthysmiles #healthysmile #dentist #portishead #portisheadmarina #nailsea #clevedon #acceptingnewpatient
Did you know? 👀

One of the simplest ways to improve your oral health is cleaning between your teeth every day.

Your toothbrush cleans the front, back and biting surfaces of your teeth - but it can’t always reach the tight spaces in between, where plaque and food can build up.

Using interdental brushes or floss daily can help:
✨ Reduce gum problems
✨ Freshen breath
✨ Lower the risk of decay between teeth

Not sure which products are best for you? Our team would always be happy to help guide you.

Small habits really do make a big difference 💙

#SmileMonth #HealthySmiles #GumHealth #OralHealth #Healthysmile #PatientsFirst #Portishead #NorthSomerset #Dentist #NaturalTeeth #Clevedon #Nailsea
✨ Is tooth whitening safe? ✨

Richard answers one of the questions we hear all the time in our latest Two Thirty video.

When carried out correctly and under the guidance of a dental professional, tooth whitening is a safe and effective way to brighten your smile. In this short video, Richard explains how professional whitening works, why it’s important to avoid unregulated products, and what patients should know before starting treatment.

Watch now to learn more and see if tooth whitening could be right for you 🤍

#Northsomerset #patientsatisfaction #patientsfirst #healthysmiles #smilemakeovers #healthysmile #acceptingnewpatients #nailsea #portishead #clevedon #portisheadmarina #dentist #toothwhitening #whiteteeth #smileconfidence
footer icon1 footer icon2
Dentistry
footer icon11 footer icon22
Face
google rating