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I have had my braces for 11 months and just got elastics yesterday! I knew it was coming, we talked about it but this is the most pain I've been in since I got my braces on!

Kathyc

I have the 3M Smart Clips and have been braced since October. Since I have never been braced before I don't have anything to compare them to but I think I made a good choice. I have had 3 adjustments so far with minimal pain. The Ortho tries to support my teeth from behind before he snaps the wire i...

I have had my braces since October. At first I brushed after every meal but that didn't last very long. Now I brush sometimes 3 times a day but mostly twice. I do floss every day but I floss my bottom teeth one day and my top teeth the next day, etc. That takes less time in my routine at night befor...

I'm using the Colgate Phos Flur. It's the kind that my Ortho gave me on my first visit. He has a supply of it and when I run out I just buy it from them. It's actually cheaper from him than from the drug store.

When I had my first adjustment there was hardly any pain at all but with this last one I have had as much pain as when I first got them on. The one thing that is different now is that I know what to expect. Also, when I first got them on I was dealing with a little pain but also with getting used to...

Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in awhile because I haven't had anything to report. My life with braces goes on almost as normal as before. I got my braces on October 29, 2007 and I have the 3M Smart Clips. I only get my adjustments every 8 weeks so today was my second one. I did take some Advil befor...

Hi, I got my braces on October 29th so it's only been a little over 2 months. I remember the day I went to get mine, my stomach was doing flip-flops. Everyone on this forum was so helpful, I remembered to use lip balm and go to the bathroom before hand. After it was over I realized that it wasn't th...

My Ortho is recommending the TAD's for me also. It will probably be a few more months before he wants to put them in but I'm already a little freaked out by the whole thing. He said it's either the TAD's or I have to wear headgear. I think if that's the case I'll go for the TAD's.

Hi and welcome! Wow, all gold - I can't wait to see the pics. One of the Orthodontists at the office where I go has gold and they look great! You will probably have a little pain but hopefully it won't be that bad. My braces were put on October 29th so I haven't had mine long. I took Advil at first ...

Here's an update. I got my first adjustment last week. My Ortho changed my top archwire to a heavier one and he engaged more teeth on the bottom. I was in a little more pain than usual the first few days after the adjustment but it wasn't too bad. I am seeing so much movement, it's really exciting. ...

Hi Lori, I'm so glad that you are finally feeling better. Right after I e-mailed you about my first adjustment I came down with a cold. I have been dealing with this for over a week now. My brackets are starting to rub again and I'm using a lot of wax lately. I think its because of all the sneezing ...

I went to my Ortho the other day and had my first adjustment. While I was there he was looking at my X-rays and molds and said that he would like to insert mini screws in my jaw to help with the alignment. This was the first time he had ever mentioned that and it kind of freaked me out a little. He ...

I have only had braces for a little over a month. I still cannot bite into anything because my front teeth are just too tender. I do eat hamburgers and pizza but I cut them up and eat them with fork. (I know it just doesn't seem natural). I have also eaten chocolate, M&M's and Kit Kat's, yum. Th...

I'm 48 and from Cortland, Ohio. I got my braces on October 29th, 3M Smart Clips.

I have only had my braces for about a month but I'm pretty much eating anything I want. I have bread quite often and it does get stuck under the brackets but so does everything else. I just keep my Dentakit handy and when I eat out I always make sure I have a glass of water to swish with. I figure I...