JeepGirl I definitely know how you feel! I'm sorry you're in that much pain!
I got my bottom braces on a week ago today and man did they hurt so bad! I had also gotten powerchains, a new bracket on top, and a new wire on top!
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I thought I was going to die! I couldn't eat anything!
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I was living off soup and smoothies for a while!
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When I tried flossing the bottoms it hurt so bad I had to stop, I thought I was going to cry too!
I really hope you are able to eat some of your favorite dishes for Thanksgiving tommorrow! Stick to mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and veggies. Thats what I will be doing! Because of my bottom braces only my front teeth touch the bottom ones making it impossible to chew! Its like I now have an open bite instead of a deep bite in the back!
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So frustrating!
Good luck with thanksgiving and hope you feel better soon! Let us know how it goes!
-Hannah
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Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05