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I've swollowed brackets before

Thanks for sharing!

Does anyone else have trouble with pronunciation of words? I have particular trouble with F’s. Its rather embarrassing.

Mine still haven't closed

Sometimes I get sore lips, only if we have been kissing more than usual lol.

I suck them

23, female, Adelaide Australia

Hmm interesting, what about in other countries?

Thanks for the replies! Maybe they are a bad batch. The only thing is it has happened a fair bit over the last few months. Surely they would go through a lot of them.

For some reaon my rubber ligs keep breaking. They will just snap at odd times, usually when I'm not eating or doing anything. Does anyone else have this problem?

Is it important for me to go back to the ortho and get them replaced or can it wait until my next appointment?

Hey! Yeah it's a bit scary at first. Don't even notice them after awhile.

I'm a teacher and I've had kids comment at work hehe.

I have the same problem. I never used to smile with my mouth open during photos. I'm a bit scared of doing it with the braces. Hopefully when the braces come off I will be able to smile normally

I'm a teacher and the most funny reactions I get are from kids. Some have had experience with braces and some haven't. The little ones (5 and 6 yrs old) often ask what they are and if they come off lol. The most funny story was the day after my braces went on I went to work and one little boy goes &...

Watermelon and grapes mmmmm

I still have gaps