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Don't worry..I had the same method done 3 days ago. On that day I experienced throbbing pain also. But it's lessened by today. Just think that it shows they're progressing! I too, have overcrowding..and I'm pretty excited as I see the changes every month. Check out my blog by my signature. How long ...

It's been almost 3 months since I had gotten braced...and I haven't experience anything very painful, until yesterday! I came home from work Friday and felt the pain shoot from my left upper gums straight into my cheek, my left eye, up to my head, then down the back of my head. This pain wasn't a th...

Since January, I've quit smoking because of teeth extractions. In four months I gained 6lbs. because I replaced the nicotene craving with food. But in May I got my braces and since then, I've lost the 6lbs. I've also started eating less because flossing at work is nearly impossible. Like others, I g...

If you can't resist to look, a dry socket means the bone is exposed where blood was supposed to clot over. And like many people said, the pain is horrid....more than anything I can imagine. Even a dose of vicodin didn't take all the pain away. I was pain free once they repacked it with a solution th...

It's good to know I'm not alone because my top teeth are similar to yours. Your procedure started earlier than mine so I'll be keeping an eye on your progress...to see what I can look forward to!

Thanks for sharing and good luck!

Hi! I just got braced on June 24th..so I have a very long destination!
Check out my occasional updates on my progress.

http://www.braces28.blogspot.com/