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I think this is normal. I've just started wearing mine overnight only and they feel much tighter when I first put them on.

Definite no to the tea. Congrats on completing your active treatment. Hope you're happy with the results. Thanks & I'm very happy. Thought it was odd when she said I could drink anything as always read online hot drinks are a no no when wearing essix retainers. I'm having a mug of tea with a me...

Well at last after 23 months my braces came off yesterday and permanent retainers were fitted. Just got back from getting my removable essix retainers from the orthodontist and I need to wear them all the time (apart from eating) for 2 months then just overnight. I might keep them on all the time fo...

djspeece wrote:Congratulations to you! I hope to hear similar good news on the 20th, and as I approach my third anniversary with braces. I try not to get my hopes up though. Tell us all about it please!

Thanks & will do, fingers crossed for you on the 20th.

Had an appointment with my orthodontist this morning and finally got the news I wanted to hear. After almost 23 months my braces are coming off on the 2nd September then I go back the next day for my retainers :D To be honest I think I'll be more nervous about the brackets coming off than when I had...

Yes, I've had mine now for 17 months, the original estimate was 18 months maximum but told it would probably be less. Gaps are now closed & I've got box bands to wear from today, then in June brackets on top 2 front teeth will be moved to sort out a slight difference then (fingers crossed) I'm d...

Excellent, well done can't wait for mine.

Well I saw my orthodontist this afternoon, she said as long as it's back on it didn't need changing but did anyway as I'd gone in. Shame the receptionist I spoke to on Monday didn't know or at least check with her. Didn't have to take time off work though & it's only a 20 minute walk from my hou...

sirwired wrote:You need to see him before the end of August, but this is not so bad of an emergency that there will be dire consequences if it takes a couple days to get in.

Thanks, I've phoned them & got an appointment on Wednesday.

On Friday night when I brushed my teeth 1 of the rubber bands snapped and it made the coil spring come off. Thankfully I realised and got it before I swallowed it. I've put it back on but it now looks more stretched than the one on the other side, will this make a difference or doesn't it matter as ...

Hello, I've had Damon braces fitted since last September & October (mine were fitted over 2 appointments). You'll probably start to see changes quite quickly, I did. The funny thing I've found is that people don't mention them to me, I started a new job 4 weeks ago & not 1 person has said an...

Hi there, I'm a 42yr old female in the UK & decided to get braces last year. The cost was a bit scary (3k) but I don't regret it at all. I had the braces fitted last September & October and had to have 4 extractions before that over 2 dentist appointments. For someone like me who really disl...

Had an appointment with my orthodontist this morning and despite her saying last time some brackets may need moving she was happy with them and I just had my top wire changed to a bigger one. Teeth ache now obviously but nowhere near as bad as last time when my jaw hurt as well. Next appointment is ...

I wish I could tell you it gets better, but it really doesn't. I've found that each adjustment day will bring me a good bit of discomfort later in the day and it will usually last about 48 hours depending on what is done. Just a change of ligs is no big deal. In my case, addition of a power chain, ...

beckyboo0205 wrote:My first wire change was YOWWWWWWWWW! They have been less painful after that.

My first wire change was ok so I wasn't expecting it to hurt yesterday. Still sore this morning but hopefully it will ease during the day.