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All I can say is ouch!!!!!!!!! So I have the bottom ones on (and they're damon metal), and so far I hate them! I'm not used to them at all and I think the metal looks horrible. So many people on here seem to really suit the metal ones but they feel so out of place on me. Plus I have those stupid molar build ups again and so my top teeth don't cover my bottom teeth and the bottoms are really noticeable. Anyway I'll stop complaining, but I'll post some pics!
This is when I bite down... so my top teeth can't even cover my bottoms.
Annnnnnnd this is just with me with my mouth open a little.... aaaaaagh I am not used to these!
Don't worry, they look nice. And what matters is that you don't need to wear them for a lifetime, so just hang in there. The soreness will disappear in few days and then you'll just see how your teeth move slowly to the 'correct' position.
BEST OF LUCK with your treatment and congratulations for doing it.