So far the TPA isn't bugging too much, just a bit wierd when I eat. But, it's only been on an hour, so I know the fun is yet to begin. =/ I asked my ortho how long I'd have to wear it and got bombshell #1: until the end of my treatment (since my case is apparently "complex")! Arrrugh!
Bombshell #2? I need all 4 of my extractions done by my next appointment in a month! *another deep sigh* He also removed a bracket so the tooth could be extracted.
I'm worried about the TPA because I already have a speech impediment due to celft palette repair when I was young, now I'm afraid I'll sound worse.
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Once again I'm left thinking, "What'd I get myself into".
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Added: Can you use whitening products (like that crest paint-on stuff) while in braces? obviously you can't use the strips but I was just wondering about the other products.