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I felt like the only one until I found this forum myself. The ortho told me to get them all 4 extracted ASAP due to me having insufficient room in my mouth. If you don't have much room in the mouth, it's better to take them out, but just do what the ortho says as the ortho may have another opinion. ...

I had my first adjustment on 10/15 and got the bottom braces put on that same day. It was pretty painful and the ortho assistant recommended that I take some OTC tabs before an adjustment. I experienced more pain after getting the bottom braces placed and afraid I may not be able to handle it this u...

I was afraid to brush as well, partially because I didn't want to break a bracket and the other reason because I had gum recession because I used to brush too vigorously and with a medium-bristle brush. Now I'm brushing a couple of notches less than how I used to brush prior to braces.

Gratz! :-D

I'm also 32 and got braced not long ago myself. I'm still having trouble getting used to mine (the bottoms are harder to get used to for some reason). No matter what, the dentist still scares me and that's why I didn't get braces until now. When I got the top done, the pain didn't start until the ne...

Hey, everyone! :-D

After lurking for some time here, I decided to register. I don't have much privileges at this moment, so I'll be quick:

I'm 32 and have recently been braced (top teeth on 9/9 and bottom on 10/15).

31 and I just got them this year after chickening out for years and years.

Top: Sept 9
Bottom: Oct 15