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I posted the above story in the Bracket club section, but it seemed to make more sense to post it here, then I can add updates as time trips on...

I've also just had braces fitted, at the age of 54yrs. My sister, by pure coincidence, commenced treatment 3 weeks before me. I didn't really want to know too much about it before I took the plunge, about which I'm retrospectively glad. However, now that my treatment is underway, I'm more interested...

Also enjoying these posts! I'm very impressed you were attempting to eat crackers in the first few days - I was on liquidised food for a week! ;) I'm most missing crunchy salad and like you, my bite (on the side of the mouth that I normally chew food) doesn't quite meet, which kind of limits the foo...

I'm also in my mid-fifties and have bitten the bullet (actually, that's what it looks like, only lots of them...) only a few weeks ago. My sister, three years my senior, has also just commenced treatment. It seems there are quite a few of us and I'm sure there's safety in numbers! You may have only ...

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your treatment! Yes, it does sound daunting, but you seem prepared for your challenge and age is definitely on your side! Thanks for the advice. A Waterpik sounds an excellent idea. However, I have very sensitive teeth, a relic from over zealous brushing when ...

Good luck, Sarah, with your treatment. What an incentive, having your own wedding to look forward to at the end of treatment! Are you planning to start training to be a teacher or are you already qualified? Training - or teaching - will certainly take your mind off things! I work in Key Stage 2 - ki...

Hi Emily, Just checked in to see how everyone is getting on and read your original post. So sorry to hear of the journey you had to go through to get where you are today, but you are obviously a very strong and positive person to do so! You deserve a huge pat on the back. How are your teeth doing no...

Great to hear everyone's comments - I agree, Emily, I crave crunching something! We had a family Easter meal yesterday, which included some lovely, crunchy duck spring rolls ... I SO wanted to sink my teeth into them! I enjoyed some quiche (without the surrounding pastry), smoked salmon, small bits ...

Good luck, Emily! It is painful at the beginning, then on day 6 it literally was a huge difference - such a relief - so you're nearly there! It has been improving every day, too.

Good luck, Emily! It is painful at the beginning, then on day 6 it literally was a huge difference - such a relief - so you're nearly there! It has been improving every day, too.

It's one thing to know you shouldn't be worrying about what others think, and another to actually listen your own advice. I, too, have just had braces fitted and an in my early fifties with two teenagers who have either gone through, or are going through treatment at the same time. I, too, am consci...

I'm glad you found it helpful, Mammafish, I didn't want to put anyone off and everyone's experience is different. But I think the key thing is that it does get much better and we all want the lovely end result! I'm on day eight now and starting to gently chew softer foods, as my teeth feel more up t...

Hi there, I've also just had braces fitted, at the age of 54yrs. My sister, by pure coincidence, commenced treatment 3 weeks before me. I didn't really want to know too much about it before I took the plunge, about which I'm retrospectively glad. However, now that my treatment is underway, I'm more ...