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I agree with londonchick. The brackets feel smoother with the archwire in. I don't like the way they feel without the archwire. The assistant who was putting on my brackets told me I was lucky because the doctor decided to do both upper and lower brackets and wires the same day. I still don't know w...

I know what you are feeling as I had mine put on yesterday. All I could think about was "THE DAY". It consumed much of my thoughts during each and every day as it got closer to brace day. I will tell you it is really not bad at all and just lay back and relax. The spacers might not be that...

OK I just attempted breakfast. Nevermind what I said about having no pain this morning. I have pain when I eat I had warm oatmeal with some OJ. Did anyone ever mention what a mess oatmeal makes on braces...... I am so looking forward to lunch "NOT"

Phil and KK, it's now the morning after being braced. I really don't have to much pain although I have not tired to have breakfast yet so who knows. I have a super high threshold for pain so what might not be anything to be might be agony for someone else. As KK mentioned use some sort of lip condit...

Mr. Brace Face, I like your idea of colors. I just had my braces put on this morning and they are all clear with wire ties. I kinda wanted to put colors on the bottom but I was to chicken. Hopefully next time.

I am officially back in braces since this morning. I had my upper and lower teeth braced with clear brackets and wire ties. My ortho also did some reshaping of the teeth to make some room. I really didn't like this part of the visit because he was grinding away at my teeth and I hate that feeling an...

Tueseday morning the 20th is the BIG day. I have one last day to eat anything I want. I guess tonights dinner better be a good one. I sarted to stock up on soft foods anticipating the pain factor. I'll post some pictures when there done.
Chris

WOW the colors look real cool with clear brackets. I guess my ortho and I decided on clear so they would be less noticable however if I put color ligatures on it will defeat the purpose. I'll get wire ties on top and maybe color on the bottom. What has been the general reaction you all get from othe...

Does anyone know if you can do colors with clear brackets. I am getting clear put on next week on both the top and bottom and I might at some point want to go a little wild.. Any suggestions?
Chris

Starve...One reason I didn't get Invisalign was because I snack all day. I decided on regular braces so I could eat without taking them out all the time. I guess what you are saying is that I better plan on getting some soft food in the house before Tueseday. What are you eating anyway? I see next w...

Ok, I'll take some pictures Tueseday when I get them on. I was excited that I would only have them for six months. I have some crowding in my lower teeth and some upper teeth are moving a bit. Nothing to serious so I guess this is why the short term. As Tueseday gets closer I keep getting the feelin...

I just got back this morning after waited three weeks for my second appointment for x-rays and pictures along with a consultattion. It was like one of the longest three weeks I have had in a while. Just not knowing exactly when and how long I would be in braces. It was worth the wait because my orth...

I guess I am a long for the ride with you. I get mine put on next Tueseday. This should be an interesting adventure. I guess hot wings are out of the question for a while???
Chris

Congratulations, looks good. I am still waiting on my exact brace day appointment. I hope you stay pain free and good luck.
Chris

I got back from my second opinion appointment with a different doctor. I really like this one and you can just tell he really knows what he is doing. I was just concerned about the crowding of my lower teeth but he also noticed a bit going on with my uppers also. He is able to put me in clear braces...