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by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I am also feeling the pain
Replies: 0
Views: 918

I am also feeling the pain

I know how you feel, i just got an RPE and am having second thoughts as well. i feel so claustrophobic and anxious i want to rip it out.

I know it will get better and i am taking it one day at time..that helps even though it sounds cheesy!


Hoping you feel better soon!
DUchie
by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I recently got 8 TADs/Miniscrews placed..
Replies: 16
Views: 4099

Re: I recently got 8 TADs/Miniscrews placed..

I am so happy to hear that your pain has decreased a bit since the beginning.

It is too bad you can't really chew. Are you finding you get alot of headaches with those tads?
by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 27-year-old Metal Mouth
Replies: 12
Views: 1354

Re: 27-year-old Metal Mouth

Congrats on taking the first steps to having the smile you always wanted!

I loved reading your post, i thought it was just hilarious!


I bet your "drunken tooth" will be in line before you know it!

Looking forward to hear how it all goes for you!
DUchie
by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Tads to close open bite
Replies: 2
Views: 992

Re: Tads to close open bite

Hi there!

How are you feeling with the TADs?

My cousin had tads and her bite closed really well. I hope it works for you!

Duchie
by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: HI Sam!
Replies: 0
Views: 949

HI Sam!

congrats on beginning your journey!

How are you feeling now?

I hope you are not too uncomfortable!


Duchie
by duchiemarie
Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Frustrated and ready to quit
Replies: 16
Views: 3578

Re: Frustrated and ready to quit

I am sorry you feel this way as well.
I just got a new rpe to correct TMJ & cross bite issues and i feel the same way, ready to quit!

It will get better..its just doesnt feel like it now!
by duchiemarie
Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: TMJ & Crossbite
Replies: 1
Views: 2094

TMJ & Crossbite

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and I am so happy I found it. I have TMJD and have severe jaw pain and headaches. I had braces as a teenager but never had my crossbite properly corrected, although my teeth look great and are perfectly straight. My bite is off and my midlines do not match up. I ha...