Braces in Bristol

[Emmtee]

Hi everyone!

I got my braces fitted yesterday I'm 34 and have put this off for a loooong time. I hate having things in my mouth! Feels very alien and strange right now and I can't imagine ever wanting to eat. My upper teeth are awful, so crowded, so I'm excited about hopefully being proud of my smile one day. I don't care if it's not perfect, better and normal will be fine!

[Prometheus]

Hi Emmtee, Congrats on crossing the first and biggest hurdle. In my very limited experience, 3.5 weeks to be exact, you get used to the weird feeling and soon forget they are there. Eating is still quite the experience, but I find I am also beginning to get somewhat used to that as well. I did, and still do believe it is well worth the effort. I have TMJ pain that is excruciating and am looking forward to the day that is gone. The only solution was a couple of years in braces. At 58 y.o., it was a tough decision, but the pain was a very strong motivator!

[aspiromusings]

33 and just got mine in 2 weeks ago so I know exactly what you mean

My upper are crowded like yours and I need to have 2 premolars extracted in a few weeks to make space for the top teeth to go back and correct my overbite

I guess I just keep thinking of how awesome the final result will be - it keeps me going =)

[Emmtee]

Thanks, Prometheus

Just ahead of me then, aspiromusings!

Day four now and I'm not enjoying this much. Losing weight is a bonus, but soup isn't looking too attractive. I had leek and potato soup last night and although it was smooth, the shreds of leek got caught in my brackets almost instantly. Horrible feeling, couldn't finish the bowl! Brushing is also difficult, the vibrations huuuurt. But as you say, the final result will be worth all of this

[aspiromusings]

Thanks, Prometheus

Just ahead of me then, aspiromusings!

Day four now and I'm not enjoying this much. Losing weight is a bonus, but soup isn't looking too attractive. I had leek and potato soup last night and although it was smooth, the shreds of leek got caught in my brackets almost instantly. Horrible feeling, couldn't finish the bowl! Brushing is also difficult, the vibrations huuuurt. But as you say, the final result will be worth all of this

In about a week it gets better! I can now eat most things (no steak or burgers tho.... damn it), and I can't live without my P_n_s_ni_c water flosser, its make cleaning almost a breeze! I only physically floss once at night before bed

And yes I feel ya, my sonic toothbrush vibrations hurt occasionally, it gets better i Promise!

[Emmtee]

I'll hold on

I got a water flosser too, that feels soooo nice on my gums. Using it 2-3 times a day at the moment. Really glad I'm off work for a few days!

[aspiromusings]

I'll hold on

I got a water flosser too, that feels soooo nice on my gums. Using it 2-3 times a day at the moment. Really glad I'm off work for a few days!

I went straight to work the day after being braced, I think technology has really come a far way because I haven't really felt any pain (yet) only some tightness and sensitivity which i take to mean the braces are working lol

And I feel my mouth is cleaner with the usage of a waterflosser too!even cleaner than when i used to just floss