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I actually got my toothbrush stuck in my braces several times....lol They are dangerous! Glad it was not the wire and you were able to remove the bristle with tweezers. Now, every time my toothbrush gets stuck, I'll think of you....lol I'll make sure to keep those tweezers handy! :-) **UPDATE** It w...

It has been almost 13 weeks since I had my upper braces installed. A couple weeks ago, I went in for an adjustment. The orthodontist stated everything looked good and I'll have my lowers placed on July 11th. I went for my cleaning at my dentist, who has not seen me since I had my braces placed. He s...

Thank you so much! I agree, I think it is one of the best things I have done for myself as an adult. It really is worth all of the discomfort you feel. When I was younger I was made fun of for my teeth, it feels so good now to have people notice a small change in my smile and just the overall confid...

Thank you! I am so happy we both took the leap! The pain and discomfort at times is overwhelming, especially in the beginning. I know I have more to come with my bottoms being applied on July 11th, but when you start to see a change in your teeth, it is all worth it! :-) Sooooo happy for you!!! I'm ...

Thanks! Have you gotten your braces yet? That is exactly how I felt. I am visiting my family and friends in Ohio next week (some I haven't seen in quite some time) and I wanted to at least have a better smile by then. My teeth at the beginning stages, but at least there is a difference and people ca...

Wow! Your teeth are awesome! So much progress in 72 days! Yay! One of my front teeth is longer than the other and the technician said that the other tooth will drop down into place eventually and will be even with the other one. We seem to both be moving right along. Congrats to you!

It has been a while since my last update. I went to the Orthodontist today to get my second adjustment. She said my teeth are moving and I will be ready by the next adjustment (July 11th) to finally get my bottom braces on. She said the bottoms they will go very slow with because I have some issues ...

Thank you! It is exciting to see them finally move.

bracinglp wrote:Wow! I can see a significant difference already! That's awesome!

Thank you! I am so excited to see the changes. Rather small or large, they are changes that I have waited many years to see.

tillybrace wrote:

SoulfulRetreat wrote:Before and after almost 8 weeks in braces. I am starting to see a small difference.... Yay!

i assume you mean massive difference

Thanks! Sorry for the late reply!

atrixa wrote:Me too! Your upper arch looks much straighter already.

Thank you so much! Sorry for my delay in the response.

Steph30 wrote:

SoulfulRetreat wrote:Before and after almost 8 weeks in braces. I am starting to see a small difference.... Yay!

I see HUGE differences!!!!! So happy for you!

Before and after almost 8 weeks in braces. I am starting to see a small difference.... Yay!

Hi, I'm 36 & had my damon top & bottom braces fitted about 2 months ago, I also had two teeth extracted on the same day. I will say that I did suffer for a couple of weeks with the pain & discomfort & found myself questioning my decision. I like yourself never smiled with my mouth o...

Your braced teeth look a lot straighter already! I have no idea about the bands or how to prevent the tongue mincing.. Maybe call your ortho to see if they can do anything to fix it? When do your bottoms go on now did he give you a timeline? :mrgreen: Thank you! I been second guessing my decision t...

Week 5: My front teeth are quite sore again... the top front 6... all quite tender to the touch.. My molars off and on are hurting - hard to chew.. I find myself getting frustrated with the discomfort but I need to remain positive. I can see a lot of movement in both top and bottom and my molars ha...