Anybody with lower linguals (no lingualcare)?

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#1 Post by **lisa** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:51 am

Ohh...My ortho fixed the linguals on my lower jaw yesterday and I'm in pain!! I didn't expect my tongue to get SO scraped and scratched and it seems impossible to get used to the poking brackets and wires.
I know I should be patient, but I need some reassurance

In a couple of months I'll get the upper linguals as well...Uh oh...

#2 Post by **drrick** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:32 am

if it helps you any the uppers are far easier to adapt to then the lowers.
It will get better dont worry.

#3 Post by **lisa** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:48 am

drrick wrote:It will get better dont worry.

Thank you...I'm using wax at the moment to give my poor tongue some rest, but I don't think it's a good idea to use it all the time...I'm afraid I'll never adapt if I do.

#4 Post by **drrick** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:59 am

use as much as you need

#5 Post by **ThatsMrsGeek2U** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:05 pm

Sounds like you should take advantage of Lynn's bulk rate wax!

#6 Post by **lisa** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:35 am

Just a few words to let you all know that I'm improving! I had the ortho clip a bit of wire that was piercing my tongue and now I can proudly say that I've spent my first 24 hours without wax! I can talk (with a tiny lisp) and eat soft food without feeling pain.
A hug to everybody.

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