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Lyn
Posts: 179
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:45 pm

Newbie to forum

#1 Post by Lyn »

Hello :D

I have been checking out your site for a few months. I got my top (ceramics) in July and my lowers (metal) on Tuesday......I am need of support, sympathy, etc. etc.!!!!! :wink:
I just turned 40 and finally decided to "do this" for myself. Wow, didn't realize how much pain I was going to endure. I have been miserable since Tues. when I got my lowers put on. I don't remember the tops being this painful, but I had an adjustment uptop, too! So my checks are all torn up AGAIN, and I'm back to a senior citizens diet, everything soft! :x
I really just wanted to say HI, and get registered here, so, HI and can't wait to post my successes/problems w/ y'all.
~Lyn
16 months in BRACES!
Ceramic Braces on top 7/3/05
Metal Braces on bottom 10/25/05
OFF 11/8/06 - Now in Essix Retainers 24/7
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S_Ranger
Posts: 33
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:16 pm

#2 Post by S_Ranger »

I'm a man of few words. That being said, Welcome! 8)
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Fireangel
Posts: 26
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:16 am
Location: Maryland

welcome

#3 Post by Fireangel »

Hi, when I posted on the Map I saw that you are from Bel Air. I used to work on Main Street but live right across the line in PA. Didnt realize we were so close. Good luck on your new braces!
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Geri
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Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:29 am
Location: New Hampshire, US
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#4 Post by Geri »

Welcome Lyn! I got my lower braces (metal) on Tuesday too so I know what you mean about the discomfort. For the first time I am getting really sore lips and even the edge of my mouth has decided to get in on the action by going sore and cracked! At least this phase won't last too long and we'll be back on proper food soon (I hope). The salt water rinses and waxing really does work a treat Lyn if you haven't already tried it (cheers KK). I also put a bit of ambesol on to take the sting out now and then. Good luck with this stage of the journey and looking forward to hearing how you are getting on.
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe
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Upper ceramics: 3 Oct 2005, Lower metals: 1 Nov 2005
Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months
Braces remove: April 4, 2007!
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