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Def call your ortho right away. This happened to me and I was too busy to call so I just left it till my next appointment a couple weeks later. My ortho said I should have came in to get it fixed as soon as possible because having a spring on just the one side could have messed up my teeth. Lesson l...

I'm also a sinner, I eat practically everything I did before braces. I just can't wait to go out to eat and bite into a huge burger instead of having to pick it apart and make a complete mess!

Random but.. I love how you referred to it as 'pokeys' that is so cute!

I'm not too sure about the stages, sorry. I got elastics 6 weeks ago, mine were clear and no-one even noticed I had them. I didn't have any pain with them either, the usual aching for a couple days after the adjustment but that's it. Make sure to wear them as directed, I did and when I had my next a...

My treatment is free through the NHS at my local hospital. My ortho asked me when I first got them put on if I wanted colours and has asked at each of my adjustments since. You should just go ahead and ask if they have colours available because you want to experiment to make it a little more fun, th...

I bet you're so excited, they look amazing!

Lip balm, lots and lots of lip balm!

Oh that's lame, my picture didn't work. Sorry, I'll try again later!

My second adjustment, I went from silver on top and light blue on bottom to full purple. It actually looks pink in person which is weird but it's still cute. I'm so glad I've gone with colour, makes the journey so much more fun. I'm already thinking of what colours to get next!! http://img695.images...

Welcome to the journey!

Love this thread! Before I got my braces I swore I'd not get colours. Started off with silver then at my first adjustment I tried light blue on bottom with silver on top. My 2nd adjustment is next week and all I can think about is what colours to get.. I'm thinking black on bottom and a bright-ish p...

I had 4 extractions before getting my braces, one in each corner, third from back, sorry I don't know the names of teeth. I had no problems at all and no regrets.

..to everyone who has recommended buying a waterpik. I got the cordless plus one from Boots today for £45 and couldn't be happier with my purchase. Had a right little giggle to myself when I first attempted to use it, spraying water all over the bathroom and myself, haha!

So I know we all stare at our teeth in the mirror any chance we get, right!? Will the habit fade any as treatment goes on or am I just wishful thinking? I'm only 4 months in and it's already started to bug me. I work in retail and even find myself popping into one of the fitting rooms during my shif...

Beautiful! I bet you can't stop smiling! I keep telling my friends when I eventually get mine off (I've got a long way to go) I'm gonna be so vain, lol