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Well, yesterday was the big day and the braces are on. I decided that I should make the most of this journey and enjoy it so I have chosen lavender ligatures -- my daughter is so excited about that. The orthodontist is actually located at my daughter's pediatric dentist's office so I got to watch sp...

Well, yesterday was the big day and the braces are on. I decided that I should make the most of this journey and enjoy it so I have chosen lavender ligatures -- my daughter is so excited about that. The orthodontist is actually located at my daughter's pediatric dentist's office so I got to watch sp...

Well tomorrow is the big day and I am not sure how I feel at this point. I have read about the awful taste of glue and am a bit apprehensive about that as well as the whole lip spreader thing. Oh well, this is my decision, no one elses. I will just get through it and be on my way to straight teeth. ...

I cannot believe it, but I am getting braces again after all these years. This is my worst childhood nightmare revisited. Unfortunately, with age all of my teeth are shifting back and my bite if off. This had to be done. had the spacers put in yesterday and had no pain until I woke up this morning. ...