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Okay so I got my braces on Feb 6th. I'd have to say the bands on molars were the worst part, other than that, it was pain free. :) I got what they call, a "lingual guard" behind my two upper front teeth. To help my uppers from knocking into my lower braces and to help correct a somewhat of...

[quote="Brandyleigh35"]Got my spacers in this morning. Was a litte rough, I have very tight contacts between my teeth. Hi Brandy! I got spacers today too, and one of mine broke after lunch also. I think it went pretty well otherwise, no pain. Just a funny feeling in my teeth. Monday I get ...

[quote="bracedagain"]Hi toodamntall1; Yeah I've read some people have to wear them for a few weeks. Lucky for me, since I have got to be the most inpatient person there is. Ha! My front teeth are feeling a little tender, but I feel fine. I'm a little hungry, but thats nothing new...hee hee...

February 3rd: Well today I got UPCLOSE pictures of my grill, nasty molds, and spacers. I must say I enjoyed the pictures! It was cool to see my teeth so upclose. However!!! The molds were the worst part. As she pressed the tray into my uppers, the gritty goop darn near gagged me as it mirgrated towa...

I am getting upper and lower Damons on 10th February :shock: Anyone else? hi there! i'm a 32 year old mom and am getting "spaced" on friday, feb. 3rd and "braced" on monday, feb. 6th. i must say i'm very excited! it wasn't until like a week ago, that i actually began to notice p...

Hello and Welcome, toodamntall1 !!! :-) I'm sure you'll find this board to be very informative...and supportive, especially during those times that your treatment is a bit, erm, frustrating :wink: Congratulations on deciding to get braced :-) I know for me, at 31, the *only* regret I've had so far ...

Hi all! I'm introducing myself here. I have been visiting the site often over the past week. Here's my story :) I'm a 32 year old mom, the highlight of my days are my 2 1/2 year old daughter, Imani. She is the pure joy of my life. I have a cat named Mokie, she is just as important and rotten as ever...