My First thread

[erin5550]

Hey guys!! Just wanted to give you an update. So, I was in miserable pain and went to the orthodontist last week and I guess I was the one creating the pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, i got a couple canker sores, and stupid me thought it would be a good idea to get rid of them, so i put hydrogen peroxide on them and ended up with a hydrogen peroxide burn. So, in additon to the normal discomfort of braces, I was adding to the mess!!!!! Long story short, they advised I dont use wax and try to toughen up my skin. well, I instead listened to ur guys advice (THANK YOU SOOOOOOO VERY VERY VERY VERY MUCH). I put wax on every little spot that my braces were hitting, on the areas with the peroxide burn, I tried to sleep away the pain, and 2 days later, I was able to wear only a little bit of wax and just a little discomfort. Thank you all sooo very much for your advice. Im glad we have forums like this, because I was such a mess and they were insisting to NOT use the wax. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Yay! I just saw that you replied and asked me a question last week, sorry about that. 3 weeks was probably when I started feeling normal again. Sunday marked one month for me wearing them. It still hurts a little bit to bite down. I feel like my teeth are loose. I don't understand why they would tell you not to use wax. My ortho said the more the better. Why be in pain??? Glad to hear everything is getting better for you.

[Juliebrynn1]

Thank you Erin. I dont understand either. All they told me when i asked was u have to build callouses and toughen up your mouth. But lord, with the peroxide burn, you would think they would be a little more leniant. I'm just glad I found these forums. They were seriously making me more depressed so I am so happy I found better advice here.

[Ziggy]

We're all in this together and we've all had the same problems. Lots of great advice here. Just hang in there and things will settle down soon enough.

[Juliebrynn1]

Thanks so much ziggy. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through the first couple weeks without all ur guys wonderful advice. I am so very thankful.