Braces on - day 7

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#1 Post by **Biz** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:45 am

Hi,

Well after many years I have taken the big step and got my braces - I am 54 years old and felt I owe it to myself to get the smile I always wanted. I look forward to the days ahead and I will try and update my progress as foten as I can.

Must admit have suffered no pain what so ever to date and only one tiny bit of the braces as rubbed my gum - so all in all feeling pretty good about things.

Already forgetting they are there - however eating is a whole new venture to be explored!!

Regards Biz

#2 Post by yo » Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:30 pm

I think we got our braces at about the same time.

I got my uppers on last Monday and the lowers on today. I'm trying to go without wax until I just can't take it anymore, then I put it on to heal my cheeks. The cleats on the inside of the bands are bothersome as well. I wish they could take them off!

I also got a new wire on the uppers today, its the next step up in strength.

Good luck, looking forward to hearing about your progress.

#3 Post by **htangle1976** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:10 pm

Well, congrats on getting your braces.

I got my top & bottom braces on January 29th & I must say "I totally agree with you on the subject of eating" I just don't enjoy it like I use to. Lol... Anyways, I wish you well through you new journey

Take Care....

#4 Post by **Biz** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:15 am

Thanks to those who have replied.......... I have a clear brace on top and a metal one on lower teeth. Both put on the same day but each day it's getting better.

Thinking of keeping a diary so I can track changes and it will be nice that in a years time (expected brace time) I can look back at my progress.

Hope to pop in here from time to time as I find all the stories so good.

Biz

PS. made myself a ticker but can anyone tell me how to get the code off so it cant be seen as below?

[url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/exercise/wkNqkxj/]

#5 Post by **Biz** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:00 am

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the advice - sure eating will sort itself out over the next few weeks - also the advice about the ticker - think I have now managed to get it into my signature - well here's hoping!!!

Look forward to seeing you around the boards too.

Biz

#6 Post by **jambo532** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:59 pm

Yep it's well worth it. Seeing movement is amazing week 3 for me
www.allbraced.blogspot.com