going to work after getting braced?

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sfguy
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going to work after getting braced?

#1 Post by sfguy »

Hi everyone,
I will be getting braced in 2 weeks. is it best to stay home or is it okay to go back to work? Has anyone thought about this? any advice would be recomended. I will have my progress on braces on my website and it wil be under the blog section.

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MsViola
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#2 Post by MsViola »

I wondered the same thing myself. So on my brace day (1-17) I will take the day off. If I feel good I will go shopping or to a movie. If I don't feel good I will get in bed and maybe cry :lol:

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1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
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*boom!*
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#3 Post by *boom!* »

I don't think going back to work will be a problem. I ate my first meal after being braced at a restaurant. :D
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IzzyCharm
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#4 Post by IzzyCharm »

I got my upper braces on 1-4 and I got on a plane to go to Vegas for work on 1-5. I just packed my wax and some motrin and so far I have been fine. I'm still getting used to them but the pain (for me) wasn't really THAT bad.
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Sbebs
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#5 Post by Sbebs »

I had the same question myself. But thanks to the great people on this forum I realized I didn't need to worry about being homebound the rest of the day.

I popped a couple advil just in case and went to my appointment. It took just over an hour to get them on and I was out the door and back to work. Minor pressure pain but nothing I needed to stay home for.

I think you'll be fine returning to work after getting braced!

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Good Luck!
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Braced with 3M Clarity ceramics, except molar brackets in metal
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Betty Bat
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#6 Post by Betty Bat »

Howdy,
Yep, people have thought about this (and discussed it) before. Here's a link to a recent discussion on the topic:
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BracedBelle
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#7 Post by BracedBelle »

I was homebound, but that's my usual after any dental or ortho appointments due to severe jaw pain, not due to tooth pain. Any time I have an appointment I have to take the rest of the day off, and often I end up with jaws locking, a bad headache or migraine, etc. :( Luckily this isn't an issue for most people, as you can see above.
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