My First Day in Braces

experiences of ArchWired readers

 Risa from Trinidad & Tobago


My name is Risa, and I’m 21 years of age. I’ve been contemplating whether to get braces yes or no for a numerous amount of years now and today was my very first day with them on!

At least I’ve been given separators (rubber bands between molars) and the first couple of brackets for the front teeth, top and bottom jaws. Next week, I’m due to put on the rest of brackets (as soon as the separators are removed) and wired up!  My experience thus far? Painful (I can’t really take pain, but I’m doing fine)! But at least not as painful as I was preparing for.

Archwired.com helped me prepare for the best and the worst… I read all the various articles and took heed of all the advice given.  My first couple of minutes with the brackets on my teeth felt so awkward!!! They kept rubbing against my lips, and felt soooooo uncomfy!

I’m getting a little adjusted to it as the hours pass along… can’t wait to hear what my boyfriend has to say! He’s scared to kiss me already! LoL!

My friends and family are anxious to see me in my new “style”, and so am I when I get the wire inserted and rubberbands placed… I’m “bracing” myself!  This website has been very helpful in understanding the techniques used in applying and wearing braces… treatment span and foods to avoid and stock up on.

Thanks to them, I know what to eat from what I can’t! I’m pretty excited to see the end results!  A note to anyone wishing to get braces… the earlier, the better! And the results (I’m assuming!) will be fantastic! My friends are very supportive and funny at the same time! At least I’m making them laugh!

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