Newbie! Openbite and Overbite braced for 4.5 months

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#1 Post by **DanceDiva** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:48 am

Hi everyone...I just joined. I'm 28yrs old and got my braces about 4 and a half months ago. I started with an open bite and an over bite. I've been in elastics for about 4 weeks now to fix my openbite first. Man...it hurt the first week but my openbite is completely gone already! Yay...now I can't wait to see the results of fixing my overbite.

#2 Post by **Joanna20** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:07 pm

Hey there! I've been in braces for the same amount of time!
I've heard that elastics hurt but work really well, so good luck!

Let us know what happens,
Joanna

#3 Post by **eaglesoaring** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:34 pm

Hi!! Welcome!! I've been in braces for about 4 1/2 months as well. It's been interesting to see my teeth change so dramatically! I've been thrilled, and it seems there's more room in my mouth than I thought!

I started elastics a couple of weeks ago for overbite. I haven't noticed dramatic changes, yet, but I can feel SOMEthing happening. I take that as a good sign. Mine were uncomfy the first week, as well, but I have since adjusted with no problems. I forget that I have them on, and try to eat, and...well, that won't work. (Ha! Ha!)

Anyway, again...welcome!! You'll find this board to be extremely helpful and full of support!
Have a great evening!
eagle