Well, here I am now, newly braced since last Thursday (20th October).
Had a little setback along the way in that the ortho found a cyst in my lower jaw bone/chin when he was taking x-rays, so then had to wait and arrange another appointment with a specialist to have that looked at - but thankfully its nothing major, apparently a lot of people get them, and they just heal in their own time. And by the time I saw the specialist, mine was already beginning to heal, so shouldnt cause any problems brace-wise!
Ok, I have damon-3's ( I think thats what they're called anyway - the brackets with a clear section on top, and metal on the bottom).
Have to say, they're not half as noticeable as I initially thought - i was pleasantly surprised - even the wire seems a lot thinner than I thought it would be.....
Only the top is braced so far and it will be another month or so until I get the bottom ones on..
Now, on to pain!!!!!
Of course, it wasnt sore actually getting the braces on, but it was only at lunch time that day when I went to bite into something I realised how sore my teeth were. BUT it was only if biting into something , so not too bad. Settled for a fruit smoothie for lunch instead!!
For the next 3 days or so, it was slightly painful, not too bad, just kind of a general ache - I did take some painkillers, mostly because I had headaches as well.
Now on day 6, and almost no pain. I find the mornings the worst - almost as if I must be biting my teeth together all night. But it wears off soon enough, and is not really disrupting to my life or anything.
So, all in all, Im delighted I finally took the step and got braced!!!!
Next appointment Nov 29th for my first tightening! I almost cant wait!!!
