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Okay, so it's been a long time since I posted! I don't have current pictures, but: I have my lower braces! :jump: I got them last week. That's about four months earlier than he first estimated! It seems weird to be so excited about: Not being able to eat! :shock: He checked my bite before the archwi...

Thanks Fang! I'm currently stuck on a train in a storm so I got to read your whole thread, we've got a lot in common! I've got tiny teeth too... I actually don't have two of my top brackets yet because I don't have room for them. But it looks like you've got some movement going. I'll keep my fingers...

So no chipped tooth, hooray! :D He says he probably just left it that way because of the steep angle on that edge, and he will try to do some more shaping on it next time, when he goes after the tooth next to it! I have a really crappy picture of my braces, the lighting in the new bathroom isn't gre...

I think I'm going to get scolded tomorrow. :cry: I looked in the mirror this weekend after brushing (like you do) and realized my right canine looks weird. Not in the "I'm still not used to the shaping" weird either. I pulled out my little dental mirror and confirmed that feeling of dread:...

Yikes, it's been a while since I've posted! I've learned that even the small amount of curry in samosas will stain my clear bands. And so will mustard. D'oh! :x Friday was my third appointment, and I was surprised with the dental dremel to do some of the cosmetic shaping on my canines! It didn't hur...

It's been two weeks now. I just survived my company's annual meeting. I talked all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tuesday was slower, and I realized I didn't even need wax! :o Brushing my teeth after every meal is still a pain, but like everyone has said would happen, I've gotten much quicker at f...

Mike, I definitely will try for something fun next time. I didn't see any when I got my braces, but I will ask. I couldn't have found the only ortho that doesn't do colors!

Congrats on your braces! :D Thank you, thank you! I've been checking this site every day while I went to consultations, reading everyone's stories, and loving all the support that everyone is given. To be completely honest, I'm not sure I would have gone through with it, if it wasn't for this site. ...

Some thoughts about my first (almost) week with braces: Did anyone else start out with a powerchain? This seems like unnecessary torture! Day 2 featured a funny feeling every time I tilted my head... I'm sure it was just a bit of swelling or extra blood, but it felt like my teeth were moving the way...

Good luck Rach! I just got mine Friday, so I'm anticipating lots of changes too!

Thanks Snowglobe.

I have just one picture for now, but you see my canines taking over the show!



Sorry for the blobs of wax!

I already introduced myself, but I do want to document everything... So here I am, about 21 hours into my braces. My teeth aren't quite as sore as last night, but I can't wait to get this powerchain off my front teeth! But first, here's how I got here: Like a lot of people, I've needed braces for a ...

How are you doing with your brackets Rae? I have the same feeling, like my lip is getting caught on the bracket when I try to close my mouth...

I only got my braces yesterday, but yes, it seems like my mouth is dry all the time. Water (and carmex for my lips!) has been great. Sleeping is not so comfortable. :P

I love your elastics story! :D I will have them on both sides too, to rotate canines. I think it's going to be hard to not play with them with my tongue! :wink: And congrats on being so close to done! I just started, so I love to read everyone's journey. Much luck for your dental work after, I'll ha...