I just want to say I didn't know braces were more than brackets and arch wire. While doing all the research and you tubing I saw all these different "appliances" that are added onto the braces. This all made me have a million questions for my orthodontist.
So I had my consultation a few months ago and I was told I needed a top frenectomy
uugghh it was soooo painful. After this procedure healed I had booked my appointment for the braces to be put on. I rescheduled the appointment due to a last minute vacation BUT Why didn't anyone tell me I needed spacers!!! Went in for the appointment that I thought was for braces and came out with top brackets and 8 rubber spacers
that hurt like crazy! They tell me I have to keep them in for 2 weeks! Well the dental assistant put one in wrong and my mouth was killing me the whole day and night into the morning, I had to get that spacer readjusted. Then 2 more broke because I clench my teeth at night. I just came from getting them replaced and I was thinking they would go in smooth but it still hurt.
I go in next week for the braces and wire to be put in. Omg this is going to be an experience!
