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Wow I definitely agree with everything you posted! I've been braced for 6 weeks :D time is flying. I had a lisp at first, but that started going away by the 3rd week. Unfortunately... the drooling and chapped lips did not... but I can deal. The drooling is the worst- especially at night! I get my fi...

I had a lot of ice cream at first... mainly because ben and jerry take my pain away

I hope everything went well for you.

When I first got my braces on I thought the ortho put them on crooked The wire was all "bendy" and I felt like I looked a bit like a robot or monster of some sort. Now, after a couple of weeks the wire is practically straight and my brackets like up already. Like magic

Hm this makes me remember a dream I had last week. Somehow I got an extra row of teeth... I can't remember exactly but it was a little freaky...

I can't wait for my first adjustment... which isn't until february 28th. But still... I'm counting down Sorry you can't chew- I am starting to eat like normal again after being braced for the first time.

Such a short treatment Congrats on your new smile!

Congrats on your braces Those brackets are super clear!

I've been craving popcorn since I was braced a few weeks ago. I don't really want to cause myself any pain for popcorn-- thanks for your story. I think I'll stay away and eat something else

I agree- get a confirmation on what is happening. I had 2 extractions and the bleeding stopped within 24 hours.

Mine did the same thing. It went away in about a day or 2 so you should be fine.

I've been braced for 2 weeks and I have a mm sized gap already. That tooth seems to be moving faster than the rest.

Just reading about your food getting stuck in your braces. I find that swishing with water after I eat (or really whatever I'm drinking) helps to get most of the gunk out. Cheer up Think of the end results.

I love your pictures. It is amazing how fast things are going for you I've only been braced for 2 weeks and am seeing progress... very exciting!

I looked at your blog and I think you are making great progress. I've been braced for about 2 weeks now and am already seeing movement. I was reading in your blog that plaque slows movement... I've never heard that before but I'm glad I found out. When I first got my braces I tried flossing a couple...