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Hey. I'm new to the forums and I just wanted to fill people in with my case. This isn't a plea for guilt or anything; I just want to know who's going through the same or similar thing.

A couple of weeks ago, I had two teeth taken out, and just last Wednesday, I had yet another two teeth taken out. One of these teeth was located at the very front of m jaw, and had looked like a small fang. I thought it was going to be small, but the root was reaaaallly long, and has left a reaaaally deep hole in its place. I had to take 3 days off school, due to the pain. Yesterday (Friday), I had my spacers put in. Talk about pain. Many people describe it as something stuck between your teeth, which is technically is, but I feel as if something is 'yanking' my teeth apart. Now I was suppose to have the spacers taken out, and braces put in on the 30th of the month, but that's the day before my (18th) birthday, so now I'm having them taken out on the 7th of October.

So to end, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my post.

It would help if those of you who look at this topic, would post your stories and complications.

Hi Jay! Yep, those spacers are no fun at all! We all had to go through that part! Just keep reminding yourself it's temporary and you only have the spacers for a very short amount of time compared to your entire orthodontic treatment! You'll get through it and it will all be worth it!
As for your extractions, been there too. Had 4 extractions in one day but we can do it because the results will all make it worth any discomfort along the way! Before you know it, it will just be something that's no big deal at all!