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I had my braces put on top last month and it really has been good. No pain just light pressure at times but not bad hardest part is flossing. But tomorrow I'm getting a tooth on the bottom, in front pulled. I'm so nervous, I haven't had a tooth pulled since I was a kid. Then November 6 I get bottom ...

Thank you! I too have experienced the dryness. Wonder if anyone has suggestions?

Got my braces on yesterday, I use my water pik every time I have eaten so far. It really helps!

I know what you mean, I got mine put on yesterday

I got my top braces put on yesterday, ceramic clear, I was expecting it to hurt, so far no pain, just a mild headache that aleve took care of and some pressure. My gums are a little tender when biting and brushing but not bad. I go next month and get bottoms on, I got to have a tooth pulled before I...

Got them put on yesterday still no pain had a slight headache this morning feeling a little pressure but it really isn't painful at all thanks

Thank you..it went way better than I expected. I got porcelain braces on top and in a month I'm getting steel on the bottom ( got to have a tooth pulled). I'm 44 there was a lady there 41 getting braces and my orthodontist said his oldest patient is 78...that's awesome! But so far no pain just some ...

Thank you.. Yes I know the result will be worth it, I just feel like I'm the only 40 something with braces...glad I found this site, to know I'm not the one and only

Thanks...I'm getting the top on today I have to get a bottom tooth pulled first before bottoms go on. 3 hrs until my appt.....

Hi I'm new. I just found this site. I'm getting braces this afternoon...I'm 44 yrs old and very nervous about this decision. I have thought of canceling many times this past few days... I had braces as a teen but now I'm having issues with my gums receding on a few bottom teeth because they are out ...