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- Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:37 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Why do Elastics have animals/animal names on the bags?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 32235
Re: Why do Elastics have animals/animal names on the bags?
I'm currently wearing "Mountain Gorillas"....when the ortho introduced the elastics to me he said, "Don't worry, they're not made of Gorillas"....hardy har har! We'll see what next adjustment brings!
- Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:14 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: When did your braces stop feeling "bulky"?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5067
Re: When did your braces stop feeling "bulky"?
Autumn9285....I had the same problem with the whistling for "f" sounds! Glad it eventually went away!!
- Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:36 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: 30 year old - starting braces journey for the 1st time
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1144
Re: 30 year old - starting braces journey for the 1st time
Congrats on starting your journey! I've got ceramic braces as well with pearl coloured ligatures. I find they don't stain as easily as I thought they would....and often if they look stained, a good brush will fix them up! I've heard mustard stains ligatures pretty bad, and curry.....but those are no...
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:20 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Gaps and wisdom teeth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1174
Re: Gaps and wisdom teeth
Wow looks great! I have similar gaps all over, although not between my two front teeth...hope I get a great result like yours! Very encouraging...congrats!
- Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:39 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Phase 2 at 30, never too late.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4447
Re: Phase 2 at 30, never too late.
Congrats on starting your journey! This is a great place to chat and vent about all things ortho. I know my friends and family are sick of hearing about braces too, so it's nice to have an alternative outlet! Good luck, can't wait to hear about progress!
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:36 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Too much spit (appliance woes)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 786
Re: Too much spit (appliance woes)
Haha this post made me laugh! First, because I am a speech therapy assistant so I can just imagine how you must be feeling and sounding. Second, because I am battling speech and saliva issues as well. Feeling like my saliva production has increased tenfold since getting braces, and also my drooling ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:01 am
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: 57 and braces again
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8786
Re: 57 and braces again
Wow, your teeth are looking great! I'm only 1 month in...have seen some minor changes but can't wait to see more!! Thanks for sharing!
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:06 am
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: 57 and braces again
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8786
Re: 57 and braces again
Would love to see your updates! Yes, had a few family photos taken over the Easter weekend and I was pleased that my braces were not even visible! How are you finding the clear ligatures for staining? Mine seemed to look okay on my teeth, but when I got them changed, the old ones were a terrible yel...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:42 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: 57 and braces again
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8786
Re: 57 and braces again
I also have Radiance braces and love them!! Well, as much as you can love braces. From a distance, they are not even visible..just wanted to make my plug for Radiance braces because I was super nervous about how they would look, and once they were on, I was relieved! I wondered why I had waited so l...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:07 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I can't decide which brace!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1363
Re: I can't decide which brace!
Thank you so much for the responses. I have a little face too and they don't make my lips stick out, I was worried about that too as I have to wear kids glasses I have a little head lol but they put braces on 10year olds so they can't be too huge. I did consider ceramic braces but weighing it up an...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:27 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Did you get a wire change on your first adjustment?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10057
Re: Did you get a wire change on your first adjustment?
Just had my first adjustment yesterday... My top wire stayed the same, but got a new rectangular wire on the bottom!
- Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:29 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: 1st adjustment in 4 days! What to expect!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2190
Re: 1st adjustment in 4 days! What to expect!
I just had my first adjustment today! Top wire stayed the same, just replaced the ligatures. Bottom wire was replaced with a rectangular wire and ligatures changed as well. I had a power chain on the bottom to close a large gap.....the ortho took it off this time, although the gap is not even near c...
- Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:06 am
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: What was your first meal/food after braces?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 30165
Re: What was your first meal/food after braces?
My thoughtful wife made me home made cream of mushroom soup, it was the perfect thing. I ate a lot of mac and cheese for a few days. I think food getting caught in the brackets bothers me more than the tendeness of my teeth. Two weeks in and I still rush through the meal so I can use my water pik a...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:56 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Engaged and in braces
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6395
Re: Engaged and in braces
Also Jaime, just read your braces story on your blog...incredible journey so far!! I'm sure there are others on this forum with similar stories...you guys are such troopers! Makes my braces story seem so boring...I better quit whining as it seems I've had it so easy. You guys are an inspiration!
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:47 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Engaged and in braces
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6395
Re: Engaged and in braces
Wow jaime! Your wedding is so soon! congrats and may your day be amazing!!