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Yes, all has been settled. It turns out it's a completely normal reaction, as it wasn't swelling or bleeding. Some people just react different i guess?

Sorry about the bad terminology LOL. The cramping is the upper cheek. Like when you smile, the part of your cheek that raises, that's where the cramping is. Sorry about all the questions but do you happen to know what a burning sensation in my jaw right below and a little to the left of my ear would...

Hey there! I got my braces on June 5th, 2018. I had my first adjustment 2 weeks ago and also received headgear. The headgear pretty much always leaves me with pain and weird sensations in my mouth. Besides that, it's insane how much of a difference just 7 weeks with braces can make. I've already see...

That's an amazing difference! Very motivating for newbies like me!

Wow glad to hear everyone is thinking about the positives! Its really amazing that progress has already been seen 2 weeks into treatment. I've definitely seen a gap forming where a canine has to come down on my own . Keep on going! I'm here right with you guys!

Hey friends, Sorry about all the headgear posts but the whole process has been confusing. I just started to feel a crunching sensation in my back molars when I put my headgear in, and when I bite down with the headgear. I also can't open my jaw without it snapping or popping. My last problem is that...

Hey Friends,

So recently my headgear has stopped hurting and it doesn't really feel like it's doing anything anymore. Right now I'm on hole number 4 with my headgear. Am I supposed to advance and go to number 5 when it feels like it isn't doing anything?

Thank you,
-Autym

That's amazing! Glad your braces have been going along smoothly.

Hello! My name is Autym, (pronounced like Autumn the season if you speak English :D ) and I got my braces on June 5th, 2018 (which makes it 44 days since I got them on). Is there anyone who got their braces near my date? If you did, how are things going? I currently just went for my first tightening...

Hey Welcome!

I've had my braces for 44 days now . It's still kind of surreal for me, because it feels like I just got them on yesterday! Time flies with them so don't stress it. Enjoy the ride! I'm right along with you on your journey .

See you around,
-Autym (pronounced Autumn)

Okay, I will tomorrow morning.

Thank you so much!

Hey friends! So I got my braces on June 5th 2018, and yesterday, July 17th 2018, I got my headgear. When I got my braces on, I experienced no pain at all, just slight pressure. I expected the headgear to be the same way, as many people say headgear pain is similar to braces pain. I've had my headgea...