Just got lower arch braces on today.....

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#1 Post by **braceface101** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:49 pm

I forgot how much of a pain they were.... I REALLY hate them right now. I know the pain only last about a week, but Advil isn't helping......
I'm happy that they are finally on tho.

#2 Post by **LaShaun** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:36 pm

I totally understand, I've been there.
So glad the journey has begun though.

#3 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:07 pm

I had my uppers on 5/14 and am having my lowers tomorrow....... I forgot what it was like when I first got the uppers on. I guess I better crack out the wax and pain killers. We have similar dates....how long is your sentence?

#4 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:09 pm

wow...i just realized my ticker is reeeeeealy off.......

#5 Post by **braceface101** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:21 pm

I have to keep my braces any where from 18-22 months, but that was before the ortho saw my teeth moved quickly. So i have no idea.

#6 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:45 pm

sweet... 18 months here. Now I'm a little nervous for tomorrow. 11am pacific time I will be laying in the chair....LOL

#7 Post by **braceface101** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:02 pm

how did it go, Chiwawa?

#8 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:12 pm

AHHHH!!!!! Not good. They did something to make my lowers move down FAST so they dont hit my uppers...I tried eating...not a good situation. VERY hard. My bite now consists of my 4 upper front teeth hitting my 4 lowers front brackets. And my gums are raw like hamburger. I keep telling myself.." I WILL GET USED TO IT"..just like my uppers. HOWEVER, I feel like the lowers are going to be a bit harder to get used to as my lower moves around more when speaking....and shoot forget about eating. I think Im gonna head down to gool Ol' GMC and get a powdered meal replacement.... I posted pics check em out and tell me what you think???? : )

#9 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:15 pm

HA HA HA I said my gums are raw.......I meant inner LIPS......I guess this goes back to that one topic about braces making you not think clearly.... LOL!!!!!!

#10 Post by **braceface101** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:17 pm

lol, where did you post your pics.

#11 Post by **Chiwawamom** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:20 pm

Under ....Bottoms are on..new pics....just below this topic

#12 Post by **braceface101** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:22 pm

I am so blind.....