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Rachael, yeah my bite feels different too, feels like my back teeth aren't quite touching and some of the ones towards the front are touching when they weren't before. i think this is just a normal thing as our teeth move to their "proper" places. They say that things have to get worse bef...

Thank you everyone for the support :D dymond, don't worry, things will get better VERY soon! Look at it this way, it might keep you from over-indulging over the holidays ;) but seriously, today I have no tenderness at all from the pressure on my braces, I did as KK said and bent the wire enough that...

Mike, you better believe I will be into the ortho's office as soon as they re-open! I know what you mean about being irritable, I have been that way all day, too. I am sure that it mostly has to do with nourishment rather than the braces themselves. I have spent a lot of time studying nutrition and ...

For me, eating is certainly a challenge. Today is day 6 for me and I am not feeling pain. It is uncomfortable to eat b/c my wire is now poking me on both sides of my mouth (I have already had significant movement in one of my front teeth, it is completely straight already...how bizarre is that?). I ...

Oh yes you should if at all possible. I have found that it feels so good to brush my teeth now. Like a massage on my sensitive gums (I have a sonicare and I love it!) I love that clean teeth feeling

yeah for getting braced! I am still eating soft foods, lots of soups, a bit of ice cream ( I reallly prefer salty stuff, so the ice cream is not going over well with me!). I tried to eat a soft biscuit with some sausage and egg but it took me forever to eat it. That is the most frustrating part I th...

Yeah, there is a bit of tenderness. When I put the wax on my front braces, if I press too hard, I definitely feel it. Flossing is difficult right now b /c I have lower crowding and when I put the floss in between my teeth and wiggle it around, it is very uncomfortable to say the least. It is a lot o...

I just got mine on Monday and the best advice I can give is relax! Just go in there and relax while the docs do their thing. And love your braced smile, it is great! Also, as has already been said, make sure you take a potty break before your appointment and make sure that you are well hydrated befo...

Hope all went well getting braced today! I got mine on Monday and all is well. Pressure on the teeth and using wax for pokey areas, but nothing too horrible (braces on bottom teeth only). Can't wait to hear how things went for you today!!!