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Good Afternoon everyone - Well, this morning I became an official member of the "Braced Club". I'm so surprised at how you really cannot tell. Still getting used to the bulkyness. No real pressure yet, but I took 2 Tylenol just in case. My ortho recommemded waiting until my first adjustmen...

Oh My Goodness guys! Less than a week until I am braced and I must admit I am strating to get very nervous! I know that I WANT to do this. I'm ready, but now I feel unprepared somehow when even just a couple of weeks ago I felt completely confident and informed. I guess you could say I'm in the &quo...

Hi Marzipan!

Welcome to the board! Congratulations on your decision and, as you say, conquering your fear.

Hey LoopyLaura! Congrats on getting braced!
I'm sorry I do not have any words of wisdom yet, but I initial discomfort goes away soon. Sounds strange but I can't wait to join you!! LOL

Welcome GeorgiaNurse! Looking forward to hearing your story.

I had my first appt. today. They took molds, x-rays, pictures etc. Pretty uneventful. I asked so many questions; they were impressed that I was so well informed. 8) -- I wonder where I get my info? Hmmmm... :wink: My appt. to be braced is set for ***JANUARY 9th*** I was hoping to have my braces on s...

That looks great Thatgirlwithbraces!

How does it feel so far??

Hope to join you in a couple of weeks myself. I have an appt on Thrs for molds, x-rays and all that jazz.

Hi and welcome wiredinLA ! Congrats on making a decision to do something for you that you know will make an impact on how you feel about yourself! :thumbsup: Great that you've found this forum and hopefully you'll find plenty of support here. Good luck! :banana: Thanks KK! I can't wait to to give y...

Hello everyone. After many years of thinking and a few weeks of lurking on this site, I have decided to take a HUGE step for me, my smile, and my self-confidence; I am getting braces in the next couple of weeks!! Let me introduce myself: I am a 29 year old female in Los Angeles. My smile (yuck) has ...