Second day with braces

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#1 Post by **MegP60+** » Tue May 11, 2010 5:14 pm

Finally got braced yesterday and so far so good! I have not had discomfort to this point, although I have been staying with soft foods like soup and yoghurt. Only braced on the upper teeth at this point. It's surprised me that although I was self-conscious about smiling with my crooked teeth, I am not self-conscious about my braces. Probably because I am doing something positive I have always wanted to do. Looking forward to dropping 10 lbs with the soft food diet!

#2 Post by **catgyrl** » Tue May 11, 2010 5:21 pm

Welcome, and Congratulations!!

I, too, smile more with my braces than I did without them - and my teeth weren't really THAT bad to begin with. We better smile - with all the $$$ we're forking out for this.

In a day or so, you may want to start experimenting with chewing; nothing super-hard, but maybe a piece of soggy toast, or some pasta, just so you get used to the chewing motion. It also helps get your blood circulating and helps you heal quicker. Don't be surprised if your bite is all over the place. I've had my braces for just over a month, and my bite changes day to day. Tried chewing sugarless gum, and it just doesn't work for me. I end up smacking it like a cow chewing its cud.

Have you taken pics? It's a great way to follow your progress.

-Cathy

#3 Post by **blindboarder2008** » Tue May 11, 2010 5:55 pm

congratz on taking the plunge and Welcome aboard!

#4 Post by **llehsal** » Tue May 11, 2010 6:52 pm

Nice! I will be taking the plunge in a little less than a month, and funny enough, I am excited....bare in mind I'm twenty five years old and single...lol...and I'm excited about being braced...

keep us posted on your progress

#5 Post by **Donna** » Tue May 11, 2010 8:39 pm

Congratulations Meg, and welcome to the forum!!

#6 Post by **llehsal** » Wed May 12, 2010 5:01 am

Donna, your avatar makes me laugh everytime I see it!

#7 Post by **cosmo** » Wed May 12, 2010 7:21 am

wooho congrats! My uppers were just like that I didn't feel anything the first day but the 2 and 3 day woah! I totally did so be sure to take tylenol or something. I am so gald you did this. I too smile moe with braces even though they are still crooked I guess after all these years of wanting them I am so proud because I know what my end result is going to be and that is going to be a huge confidence booster

#8 Post by **a*young*51** » Sun May 16, 2010 12:37 pm

Hi, congratulations on the start of your new journey, be kind to yourself and enjoy the ride!