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Sorry it's been awhile since I updated. I got my top braces put on March 15th....and so far, so good! I have to tell you, this has been a breeze compared to the spacers. I've had very little pain with the braces. The biggest adjustment has been in eating. It takes awhile to get use to eating when y...

Miss Joey, I could feel your pain because I was in the same boat. I got spacers put on March 1st. The first day was fine, but the next morning...HELLO! :shock: For several days afterwards, it hurt like crazy. However, by the 4th day or so, I was fine. I had to have the spacers changed out last Thur...

I’ve been visiting this website for several months now. I found it when I started thinking seriously about getting braces in July 2006. It has been a GREAT source of info for me. Thanks to Lynn for starting a site like this for adults in braces. The info on here has been invaluable to me as I’v...

Mary88...glad you asked this question because I've been wondering the same thing: WHAT TO EAT?! I've had spacers on for only a week and have had a very difficult time eating. I also had three baby teeth removed two days prior to having spacers put on. Needless to say, it hasn't been a "fun"...

Thanks so much for posting this link. I'm new to braces and was already thinking of what I was going to be able to eat for the next 2 years. Sounds like this book might be great....and for only $10, you can't really beat it.

Thanks again for sharing! I'll order my copy today.

Hey...I'm a newbie, but have been browsing for awhile. Just wanted to tell you that I've enjoyed reading about your decision to get braces. You are a couple of weeks ahead of me (I get my top braces next week), so you've given me an idea of what to expect. :D I've had my spacers on for a week now (o...

Hey...I'm a newbie, but have been browsing for awhile. Just wanted to tell you that I've enjoyed reading about your decision to get braces. You are a couple of weeks ahead of me (I get my top braces next week), so you've given me an idea of what to expect. :D I've had my spacers on for a week now (o...