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jabberwocky
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it is finally happening!

#1 Post by jabberwocky »

I just got spacers in again today and Wednesday I'm getting banded. My dentakit came in the mail today, i bought mouthwash, salt (I was wondering, is regular iodized table salt good or sea salt?), applesauce, soup, and some slimfast.

i am totally ready.

at least i think.

I'll post pictures.

you guys all rock! it makes me so happy that there is a group of adults with braces. I'd feel so lost without this forum. :)
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allasmom
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#2 Post by allasmom »

Good luck tomorrow! So, you're having your surgery right after getting your braces on? Let us know how it goes!
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SDFD TSchott
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#3 Post by SDFD TSchott »

Goodluck tomorrow and I use sea salt I even use the salt water I get on a weekly basis when i go surfing you know the salt water from the ocean :D

~TIM~

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#4 Post by iBorg »

Hey great news!

Hope the day goes well. Remember to take pictures the first few days. Then when you start saying WHY AM I DOING THIS? You can look at the pictures and see the progress and know why.

Glad there's another West Virginian on the list going through this together!

Mike
Charleston, WV
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.

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#5 Post by samantha_lou »

Good luck for tomorrow! It sounds like you're really prepared for this, I'm sure you'll do great!
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jabberwocky
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#6 Post by jabberwocky »

ahhh i get my braces in a matter of hours!
i'm nervous now! almost kind of scared...
i keep thinking "I can't believe i'm doing this." It just feels like something so permanent.
I took pictures this morning though of my pre-brace face, and of the spacers, so i'll take some more when i get back and show them to you guys.
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#7 Post by lea72104 »

Congrats and good luck! Have a fantastic day! Congratulations on starting this journey! :-88 :jump:
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Neysa
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Happy B-Day Jabberwoky!

#8 Post by Neysa »

I had mine on Monday and I know where you are coming from. That "what have I done to myself" feeling. Just remember that this is not permanent. I keep reminding myself that when these puppies come off, things will be better than they ever were. The braces are temporary but the improvement will last forever. If we wear our retainers that is. Good luck and congrats! :dance:
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mikecl
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#9 Post by mikecl »

Jabberwocky

Congratulations on your decision and all the best for the big day.

I start my own little journey tomorrow with my initial consult so may only be a few weeks behind you.

All the best

Mike
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1 Extraction and Lower Ceramic Brace - 13 July 2007
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skibunnie29
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#10 Post by skibunnie29 »

Congrats, I'll be joining you guys on April 26th. I'm already getting butterflies in my tummy. I'm so scared and keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end.
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Nervous
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#11 Post by Nervous »

Woohoo congratulations :dance: Good luck on your Brace Day 8)
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