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Since I have the clear ICE brackets, most people don't notice right away , but I find people wondering what's going on in my mouth and doing double takes or looking at my mouth too long.

Let me know how those work out! I have the ice brackets also and I'm curious to see how you find them.

All my wisdom teeth are still in my mouth. I was told I should probably get them out after my treatment.

Chris wrote:Call your ortho and dentist right away.

I agree! You shouldn't wait.

I have been braced for almost a week now and I'm still in PAIN when I floss! :soremouth: I tried to floss after every meal, but I'm only flossing at night now and it still hurts :yikes: . AND it takes me like fifteen minutes and a pint of blood to finish the job! When is it safe to floss again? When...

You're right I shouldn't regret my decision in my treatment, but I do regret not getting it done earlier. Now that they are on, I'm thinking this is not the BIG DEAL I made it out to be. I was so nervous to how people would react or what people would say about me. But no one cares after noticing the...

I can see movement Pippy!!! I'm so excited for you!

I'm having the same trouble. I'm interested to know if this includes even diet sodas???

Initially, when I bonded my front tooth it didn't have that discoloration, but as I drank coffee and smoked (i'm an exsmoker now), the color didn't match exactly to the rest of my teeth. It didn't seem noticeable to most people, but I could tell and that was the most annoying part.

bbsadmin wrote: It's almost like selling your soul to the devil, appearing on those shows....

I absolutely agree, but I find myself being one of those people slowing down to look at an accident on the highway. Sometimes, you can't help but watch. I know, it's awful, but I'm a Reality T.V. show junkie.

Thank you both for your kind words. After reading many members stories on this site, I have gotten nervous that:

You'll all think I'm an impatient brat.
My results will not have the same quality as all of yours.

Does anyone else have these braces???

Hello! I don't have brackets on the back of my teeth either. I from pics of seen on this site, it's fairly common. Hope that eases your mind!

XOXO
GemGal

Ok, only 2 more days till I get braced. My appointment is supposed to take 1 1/2 hrs. I see here that some people get the arch wire put on later. I this normal? I was under the impression that I was getting everything on but now I was wondering if they're only putting on the brackets. I hope not, I...

I unfortunately haven't had the chance to kiss anyone since these came on. BOO!

I am new to this site and I just started reading other peoples stories and am realizing my story does not compare to the journey and sacrifices alot of you have taken. I am 27 and I got my braces on October 4, 2006. I am doing the PowerProx "Straight Teeth in Six Months" method. I also hav...