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I got clear braces on my lower teeth today. I am 36 and had full metal braces from 13-16. The bottom teeth have just crowded over the years and I couldn't stand looking at them anymore.
So far, so good. My mouth is sore, of course. I like the clear braces. I am only bothered that the clear ligatures may get stained with my favorites--coffee and red wine. It was offered that I can visit them every 2 weeks for a change of ligatures.
I was very excited to get these and then was nervous this morning. I have no regrets...yet.
I got mine 2 days ago, only lowers just like you. I have metal though.
So far so good. Of course the wax helps. The only challenge right now is eating, as I still can't stand to chew anything. I've been sticking to soup these first few days.
But it does get better with time. I feel a huge difference from the first day already
My ortho uses wire ligatures (tie wires) because of staining and I've been happy with them. But after I mentioned what people say about grey and smoke ligs on archwired in response to my power chains which got stained, she's ordered some of them in.
Congrats on your braces too! I have been sticking to a liquid diet until today. I tried soft mac-n-cheese for lunch. It worked out OK. I brushed immediately after and noticed one of my back ligs is already yellowish! It was either the cheese or the white tea I had last night. I may opt for pearl next time. (or the smoke ones you mentioned)
I am sore and flossing about killed me. I am happy though. I talked to another mom at my daughter's school today for a few minutes. She offered me a snack and when I declined due to by new braces, she looked surprised. She didn't even know I had them on. Now, those are good braces!
