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 Post subject: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:38 am 
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Well I am 37 and two hours ago I got my brace on my top teeth that I should have been brave enough to have when I was a teenager.

I have the 6 month smile system which is a clear brace on my top teeth.
Just had my first drink and bowl of soup. My very crooked tooth already felt almost wobbly which was strange, and there is a dull ache across the whole of my front jaw.

Wax is magical, as was a few spikes areas that seem to have been eased. Loaded with painkillers and expecting pain and ulcers tomorrow based on reading this forum :(

Advice/support very welcome.

Should be removed hopefully for my birthday in mid December. Fingers (but definitely not teeth) crossed.


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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:59 am 
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Have just practised talking, touch wood ok so far.
Have yet to attempt brushing!
My work involves talking a lot in front of audience. Tomorrow will be a challenge I think.


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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:11 pm 
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Congrats for getting braced ,, good luck on the 6 months journey

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:35 pm 
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Thank you! :€ gotta learn how to be €:

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:26 pm 
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Congrats! I'm getting my top arch braced tomorrow and I'm nervous, but excited. I hope all goes smoothly for you! :D

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:49 am 
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Congrats on your braces deeley :) I'm sure talking in front of people will be a little challenging at first but it will be worth it when you get your birthday present this year!!


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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:23 am 
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Congrats :D
don't worry too much about the speech, you will be fine. you are so lucky in that you might be able to get them off before the end of the year.

it would be great to hear your story when you have time :-*

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:15 am 
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Congratulations :) We got our braces on at the same time! :tingrin:

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:28 am 
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Hehe brace buddy. How is your mouth today? I have a real ache going on but I guess ache=moving teeth so that's all good!

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:42 am 
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:-1 My logic exactly! Still, I hope they feel a little better for you soon :) My mouth's a bit achey too, but it's stopped bleeding now, so it's all good :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
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Bleeding...eek! That sounds painful

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:30 am 
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It was from the expander thing, it went away very quickly though :)

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:41 am 
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Just managed a proper tea! Spag Bol very chopped up, fabulous. A fork clanking a brace hurts though doesn't it!!

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
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Good gracious, how strange, I had spaghetti bolognaise too! :shock: Mine are removable for meal times thank goodness, the old front teeth are temporarily out of action though!

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 Post subject: Re: First day braces been in 2 hours now!!
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This brings back memories. Although I still have braces... I remember when I first got them and how much discomfort I was in. At first, I had very loose teeth, soreness, and pain from poking wires. Now, my teeth are no longer loose, and the soreness is only felt mildly after an adjustment. I rarely need medication to relieve pain anymore. As far as poking wires causing me issues... before I leave the orthodontist's office, after each adjustment, I feel (with my fingers) for any wires sticking out... and if there are any, I let her or her assistant know and they fix it. I realize there are other things that can poke and drive you crazy--brackets and hooks, to be specific... soon your mouth will "toughen up" and these things will no longer be bothersome. Well, that's my story! Congrats and welcome!

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