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Hi Athy and everyone..... Spring is definitely coming....and not a moment too soon! Had my four extractions done this past saturday morning.....I went under anethesia so I didn't have to deal with the whole thing (whimp). I have been taking advil almost every four hours since.....I called the OS on ...

Hi Athy and everyone..... Spring is definitely coming....and not a moment too soon! Had my four extractions done this past saturday morning.....I went under anethesia so I didn't have to deal with the whole thing (whimp). I have been taking advil almost every four hours since.....I called the OS on ...

Hi there, I really appreciate this extent of advice…..you are all amazing! Called the OS today and they said that I should be applying warm, moist heat and try taking a combination of Tylenol and Advil for the pain. (someone else mentioned this before) They said that due to the fact that my bottom...

Hi there, I've been looking for a post to ask this question and maybe someone here knows. I just had four extractions done this past Saturday and MAN am I in pain today! (Monday) I was fine Sat (the anesthesia was pretty good). I've only been taking Advil, but am thinking maybe the Tylenol with Code...

chicken little...... remember this....the brackets only feel like they are sticking way out. They aren't as bad as you think. In fact, I had one good friend of mine say that they actually filled my face out nicely. I have started to think of my braces as "teeth jewelry". My kids (16 and 18...

wow, Melliemoo.....I am 1 month, 1 week and two days since braced and four days till my first adjustment. Do you have uppers and lowers? Clear or metal? Did you have any extractions? (am I the question queen or what?)


Christine

My orthodontist was first my children's orthodontist; referred to me by many clients. He is incredible and so is his staff. Because I had already known them all for at least four years while my kids were going through braces, when it came time to ask for a consult for me, he couldn't have been happi...

Hi everyone! Progress is on it's way! The cast came off this past Monday! (3/3) and I can't tell you how happy I am. you don't realize the simple things until you lose it......like walking. I am now paying attention to every step I take! And driving?? Wow, it's like I am a new woman! I unfortunately...

well, it seems the flu finally got a hold of me (early Sat morning) and I just rescheduled my tuesday morning extractions to March 8th. I'm kinda down about it, but the cast comes off next Monday, so at least I've got that going for me. This flu thing is HORRIBLE! Body aches, chills, fever, wicked h...

Athena et al, I am inspired! Glad to hear that nothing gets you down! I'm seeing comments about lisps....well, try having a speech impediment BEFORE braces (i've had it all my life actually) and THEN get braces! Oh man.......i'm fortunate that I work in IT and most of my contact with people is eithe...

Hi all ~ does anyone find that in a single day the pain and discomfort can come and go and even change like the wind? I woke up today and one of my top ceramic brackets was literally STUCK to my top lip!!! OUCH! (gotta keep a chapstick in every room!) Later, after a warm cup of tea, it's almost like...

I've been inspired by so many of your stories, so today I started my own blog...my first ever blog!

http://www.ivebeenbraced.blogspot.com/

Best to all,
Christine

When I was 19, and working a full time job, I decided it was time for braces. I have severe overcrowding and was told that straighter teeth could potentially decrease my life-long stuttering problem. Well, like many teenagers, I chickened out at the last minute, went on to get married and have child...

Thanks for the welcome! Just a quick 'about me'; I'm a 39-year-old divorced mother of two previously-braced teenagers. I was close to getting braces almost 20 years ago, then chickened out right before the big day. (molds were done and everything!) In conjunction with my new braces, I managed to bre...

Hi Athena, now that brings up a good question: How do you get through a speech or a presentation after a new adjustment? Here's my situation: Day 17 (i'm a newbie) with my braces (ceramic uppers/metal lowers) and I ALREADY sport a stuttering problem!!! (lucky me!) How much time does it take you to '...