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50, if all goes as planned! About 8 months to go! So far, it's been worth it, things are moving along! LOL

I'm 48, and have always needed braces. When I was in my teens, I was given the choice if I wanted braces or not. Oh course, being a stupid spoiled kid, I said no! I always wished I had done it then. Which is probably why I finally got them. Oh well, better late then never!!

I'll be 50! Oh my!

I hope things keep getting better for you. When I had mine out, I used to alternate between Tylenol and Ibuprophen. That seemed to really help. I have also had leg surgery 5 weeks ago, and have found that alternating meds really helps. It was even suggested by my surgeon. As for the spacers, I found...

I take it you mean the pointy pokey things on the various brackets? I got used to mine after about a week or two. I'm not sure if it's called a callus or just learning how to move your lips over them more easily. I used wax a little for the archwires poking in the back, but I finally got used to tha...

Welcome karri45!! I'm 48 and wish I hadn't waited this long to get a great smile too. Oh well, at least we finally made it! Good luck and I'm looking forward to your future posts. I to am extremely thankful for this forum! It really helped me with my decision! Have fun!

Welcome Geri. I'm 48 and got braces a week ago. I'm in the middle of the main fundraiser at my daughter's school, meeting loads of prople. :) I also am having surgery on my leg 9-28-05. I decided to be braced now to get it over with before I chickened out again! :lol: Also, as you say, the sooner on...

I got my braces this morning. :) My teeth are a little sore, but I'm sure it will feel worse tomorrow. The whole thing went pretty smoothly. You can click on my www link below to see pictures. So far I have no problems except for the fact that I can't bite down all the way due to one of my top teet...

I just had 7 spacers put in yesterday, and I need to keep them in for at least 2/3 weeks until my braces are ready to be put in. I just wanted to ask how long does it usually take to get used to the spacers, cos i'll be having them in for quite a while. Hi, and welcome! I had spacers for about 2-1/...

I'm 48 and just got braces 3 days ago. Your right they don't feel great and it will take a little time to get used to. But, from what I hear and see on this forum it sure is worth it! I also had 4 first bicuspids extracted just yesterday, so I have a bit of healing to do too. It took me a long time ...

Well I got my braces this morning. All went pretty well, the appointment took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. So far everything feels ok, just preasure and a bit of stuff to get used to. :biglaf: I got SmartClip self-ligating on the lowers and Clarity ceramics on the upper front 6 and SmartClip on the...

Thanks to everyone for all their kind words :D . They have really helped me!! This is my last night before I get braced. I'm both excited :banana: and nervous :? !! I was able to fit in quite a few last foods, with the help of my lovely husband and daughter :heart: . Like... steak, corned beef, pop...

Hey this is a really great tooth brush! I hope it works this good once I get braced in 4 days!

My spacers have been a royal pain too, but I'm looking forward to the end result..... A GREAT SMILE!! I do hope these spacers are the worst part of our journey though, like I've read from several other posts.

nml55 wrote:I got my braces at 49, turned 50 in March. I don't think I'm too old, do you?
Good choice and good luck. Welcome to the "club."

We're never too old to get better!!!