The start of my braces journey (pics included)

[DaisySmith]

Hi Tlal, I thought I'd come and say hi on your thread. Isn't it funny to get to know someone through their words and pictures of their teeth only!

[Tlal23]

Just over two weeks now and starting to feel a bit better about being braced.
However when I see people who I haven't seen yet the suddenly become massive again and I feel I need to say "oh yeh I have braces now" lol

It's amazing that all if a sudden they can feel tighter than they did 5mins ago.
I've also been sleeping the last 3 nights without wax. I do have a sore on my right cheek but not as bad as week one.

I'm noticing change already and just can't wait to see more. I have a check up appt in two weeks to see how everything's going.

I also find I can eat whatever I want but things like rolls etc so make my teeth ache a little and I don't chew as much as I should.

[Pacha05]

Hi Tlal23 congratulations on your braces, they look great.

When I first got my braces it took a good few weeks before they were comfortable but after that it has only taken a few days to a week after each adjustment to settle. It definitely gets easier and you forget you have them.

I was the same as you at first when seeing people you haven't seen in a while, especially when I was gappy from my extractions.

I love my braces and love taking pictures and seeing the progress. Good luck with your journey, I look forward to it

[belle37]

Hi

I am new to the forum and loving reading everyones story's! I go for my first apt next thursday to get measured up and them hopefully start on my journey too!

[Tlal23]

After 3 years they are finally off!
Just got my retainers today and my god they hurt and are really annoying, anyone else have this issue?
-although hopefully it will help with weight loss as it's so annoying taking them in and out to eat.

http://s990.photobucket.com/user/tlal23 ... sort=3&o=0

http://s990.photobucket.com/user/tlal23 ... sort=3&o=1

[atrixa]

Such a great result! Retainers are a pain at first, but persevere and it gets easier.

[Tlal23]

Thanks atrixa.