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I actually did not experience that much pain when I got my braces - some people just don't it turns out. For me It was the strength in my jaw and bite. I simply didn't have it anymore and its a very peculiar feeling when you just can't chew properly. I wasn't in pain but I just could not chew right....

I became suspicious about Listerine Total Care Zero myself. When I first got my braces I went through a lot of it but still got staining particularly on the lower brackets. It doesn't work at all and once I went for my first hygienist appointment and got cleaned up I won't use it. The little inter-s...

I'm 32 and I had my braces this past january. I have clear braces and they are very discreet. You will probably only notice them when I laugh. It really does not appear to have been a big deal to anyone I know or have met other than when they ask how much it has cost - (UK £3400). Just a few things ...

I have had three adjustmants so far and my experience is the same as yours. It feels like my ortho is pushing down hard on each tooth and twisting those scissor like things around. Its not painful but not pleasant either. Its funny cause when i first got my braces on I figured I must be careful how ...

I had the same experience, I woke up the next morning thinking oh....no pain. Don't take anything for granted though, you still have the possible ulcers to contend with so get you're wax ready. Oh and the lack of ability to chew proper which is deeply annoying when you are so hungry for a proper meal.

Thank you for reply and no It doesn't hurt. How do I even explain it though, Oh I just touched it and it snapped! Do you think it was the pressure or maybe hot drinks that caused the wire to warp? I use a straw at home but I don't at work.

At work this afternoon I noticed and felt that the wire on my left side was curved bending out towards my cheek. I have a gap there which is being closed and the wire goes across it. I just felt it and it snapped just where it connects to the metal bracket going around my molar. I phoned the ortho b...

The same with me no wire change for first adjustment. Just change of ligs but I don't know what she will do next time.

Well they're regular fixed braces with clear brackets - very discreet. I did actually ask about damon braces but the ortho said they were phasing them out. Now though on day 3 I have got a sore leftside cheek and rubbish chewing power. The worst thing is not being able to eat properly and an annoyin...

Thanks for being reassuring - This is definately a reminder to take a more balanced approach when researching something!

Thanks for reply - I'm to go back in 5 weeks and she did say she might not change the wire. I wonder maybe if she is being super easy with me or something. When i was younger I had braces that clipped around my top teeth that i could take out. That hurt but this doesn't at all so I was worried. My t...

Hi I just got my braces on yesterday evening at 5pm. I was told to expect the pain to kick in approx 4-5hrs later. I have woken up today and to be honest I don't feel any pain at all. If i press my finger against my top/bottom front teeth i feel very slight tenderness. I am actually concerned becaus...