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How long does it take to get used to the retainers? I have mine for two weeks now but they are tight and give me headaches. Anyone else have this problem?

I am 8 months out now. I some how managed to get this far with the braces but now the tmj is flared up bad again. I just had my second square wire change on the top and the bottom had a chain and spring but was taken off and now trying to turn my last crooked tooth. My bite is still off and I have b...

I got power chains put on a week ago and everyday since they went on I have had dry cracked lips. Is this from the power chain. Does anyone else get this? I keep using coconut oil or carmax but it’s still there. Any suggestions?

My hygienist recommended that I use the waterpic and my ortho agrees.

Thanks jami1,

Your post was very helpful. I was trying to look in the mirror which explains the mess. so I guess I won’t do that anymore. I will try the higher setting with my head hanging down and no looking in the mirror.

I have been using the waterpic since I got my braces put on but I am curious what setting does everyone use? I only set it on two because it is so messy.
Also do you just do the braces? Or braces and gum line and between teeth? I do all of it.

I have molar build ups so I can chew food because none of my teeth touch. This past week I have been getting tmj pain. Does anyone think that they could be causing it? Possibly worn down to make the bite off again? Or would it more likely be that the teeth are all out of alignment while she is tryin...

Hi lajp,

Thanks for telling me that. I am guilty of doing both. So I guess I won’t be leaning or laying on my hand anymore.

Hi lajp, I am 3 1/3 months in braces and get all of the same things right now. It started at the 3 month mark when I had wire changes. I started with crooked teeth and very bad bite and front teeth behind lower teeth. She is still trying to straighten two more teeth but right now my teeth are at the...

Hello steph30, I am so glad you answered my post. Thank you so much. I have been in tears all day and told my husband I wanted the braces off. Not that I can because my teeth are all moved out and slanted right now. As they say they will get worse before better. Thank you for the suggestions. I have...

I am 3 1/2 months of having braces. I only had the jaw popping before braces but I had a lot of crooked teeth and bad bite. Now my teeth are at their worst. She is still trying to make room to straighten a few of them. I have blue molar build ups to help with bite but now I am getting achy shoulder,...

Congratulations Gia on getting your braces. I got my braces 3 months ago. I still can’t eat everything but I have found a lot of softer foods that I can eat with these molar build ups. Good luck in your journey.

No regrets here. I have my braces for 3 months now. After living years with crooked teeth and a horrible bite and only one tooth that hit to chew on I am very excited to one day have straight teeth and finally be able to eat and chew foods better. It will be a long road I am sure but the ortho keeps...

I definitely got cold feet before getting my braces. My anxiety was so bad too. I didn’t think I could get through it but I did. It is 3 months later now and I am glad I got them after living for years with crooked teeth and a bad bite. I know it will be a long road yet but it will be worth it in th...