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The spacers are pretty frustrating. The first couple of days I was taking tylenol/motrin/alleve/baby teething tablets every 4 hours around the clock; they kept me up at night and Wednesday I was up from 2-4am and was reduced to tears :oops: About midday Thursday the pain started to go away and I hav...

Thanks for the reassurance about the extractions And I think you will soon find that everyone here is all for fun colored ligs!

Yay, only two weeks to go! You know what I discovered? Two weeks ago I was A LOT more nervous than I am now... I guess just having that time to think about it and get used to the idea helped me to settle down :roll: Remember to take something before your spacers appointment and eat just before or ju...

Happy Brace Day Sweet! I hope all goes well for you and we get to see some pics soon!

Happy Brace Day Penny! Hope all goes well for you and can't wait to see pics!

Hi Rebelda, I was just catching up on your story. What an ordeal! Best wishes that things start looking up for you

Broham wrote:Last night I really wanted to have a break from my braces!

Lol I'm sure that'll get to be a common sentiment over the next two years! Glad to hear all is going well for you

The teeth are looking fab Ken, and your cars as well! Keep up the good work!

Hi Brittany, I'm glad Ken replied first because being the braces pro that he is I'm sure he has better answers to your questions :wink: However I was going to say that I'm sure all of your questions/concerns are valid and that everyone goes through them at some point trying to get used to having all...

Hello Perth Lad and welcome to AW 8) I think a lot of us wish we'd started treatment years ago so you came to the right place :wink: Don't you just love those spacers? I felt the same way... "Oh this isn't so bad, I can handle this" and then in the morning I felt like a teething child lol ...

24 hours and counting!! I don't know if anyone else noticed but I'm pretty sure time is standing still :? Thanks Ken and Skye ! I'm not nervous yet, still very excited. Can't wait to have these spacers out! My boyfriend comes home from 3 weeks of work in a couple hours so I have that to celebrate fi...

Ohhh late August how awful! That wait would kill me... I've had to wait two weeks and I'm about ready to give up I'm glad to hear that you made the decision that is best for you though and can't help but smile at your username - good attitude

Congrats on you coming Brace Day! I'm glad to hear the extractions went well for you as it makes me feel better about having mine done Which teeth did you have out?

Only two more days! Is it ever going to get here??

Awwww Ken I love this picture! How sweet! And what adorable curls you have I guess guys are a lot more brave and less self-concious about being braced for the Big Day!