Four days and counting...

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thecoffeemouse
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Four days and counting...

#1 Post by thecoffeemouse »

I have had my braces on for 4 days now. I have ceramic on top and bottom (at least the front 8, with metal in the back). I also got spacers in that will be removed on Thursday. Metal bands and the last 8 brackets go on that day as well. It's hasn't been as bad as I imagined, but my lips are sore, and my teeth are tender. I haven't really be able to eat much, but that is a good thing! LOL. Braces are a fabulous way of making you think before you put something in your mouth.

It seems crazy, but I have noticed my teeth moving already. I knew that the spacers would move them, but I didn't realize how much. I hope that pace continues after the bands go on. It's so exciting to see movement, and makes the pain bearable (mostly, :wink: ).

The most disturbing part is that my teeth have moved so much that I can't really bite normally. I am CONSTANTLY biting down on my tongue. It's almost as if my tongue is now too big for my mouth. Very odd.

I'm will try to post pictures soon. :O)
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LiveWire
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Joined: Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:36 am
Location: Canada

Welcome coffeemouse!

#2 Post by LiveWire »

I am pretty new to the forum as well and I am being braced on Wed so I will be right there with you very soon...so you have ceramic on top and bottom? Cool - can't wait to see the pics... :D

I know what you mean about thinking before eating...the spacers I have had in have made my back teeth tender and therefore I really have to think before preparing my lunches and dinner... :roll:

Hope you really enjoy all the wonderful benefits this board has to offer. Welcome and good luck on your journey! :wink:
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