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#1 Post by **paulosportz** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:36 am

welcome to me!

got braced today and damn i hope i get use to this soon or im gonna die.

one question. when i bite, i seem to bite metal. does anyone have this problem

my top teeth on both sides makes contact with that metal around my back teeth when i close my jaws. is this something i have to get use to?

thanks

#2 Post by **fitchick** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:37 am

Hi Paulosportz from another newbie!

I don't have your problem, I have a large plastic plate to bite into instead (and I'm sure it's 10 times the size of my mouth anyway!!). I don't know which is more uncomfortable. From my experience of reaching Day 4, it's getting a little easier.

Good Luck and Welcome,

Julie

#3 Post by **blondie111** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:31 am

Welcome Paulosportz!

Yep, when I first got braces, all I bit down on was metal too.....those metal bands around my back teeth. As your bite changes, you will notice less metal, or maybe more. Remember, your teeth will move several times during your treatment, so sometimes you might bite on metal, sometimes you won't. It will get better, you will totally get used to it.... I don't even think about it anymore!

Good luck with your treatment and welcome to these awesome boards!

#4 Post by **paulosportz** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:46 am

thanks for the quick replies.

ahhh, so they are called bands.

=]

#5 Post by **bbsadmin** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:50 am

You have to get used to chewing differently at first.

If it continues to be a problem after a week or so, talk to your ortho about it. Possibly something could be adjusted slightly.