Another Newbie

[jennandtonic]

great picture! your braces look fantastic! How's things going with them? hopefully they aren't feeling as sore anymore! by day 4 I was feeling 100% better

Thanks, I was actually kind of proud of the picture, they showed off the braces really well. Now, if it'll take more like it I'll be happy.

I'm getting a lot more used to the braces. For the first two days I was having a LOT of trouble trying to talk right. I can talk pretty well now, and my cheeks are getting used to it now. I'm also pretty sure I could manage chewing things here and there. You're right, by day 4 it's much better!

Oh, and I forgot to say this in my last posts, thanks for the welcome, KK, it's really appreciated.

Also, I have a question, though maybe I'll address it in the 'Metal Mouth' section.

[jennandtonic]

Excellent photo jennandtonic it sure does show your teeth and brackets off really well!

Your brackets are interesting ... have ligs ... but instead of the more usual four wings they have a different set up. I love seeing all the different systems that orthos use ... it's amazing!

*** did you have the flash on for all your photos? I know when I'm taking close ups and the area is not well lit, my digital won't focus properly ... no idea why ...

Great that your mouth is feeling ok! Long may it continue!

Yes, I was looking around at other pics and thought 'hmm, these braces aren't like anyone else's!' I'll ask my ortho what kind they are when I go back.

Speaking of, I've been quite lucky to have the ortho that I do! She's very honest and upfront, and I had 5, yes FIVE people tell me that she does a fabulous job and they are all happy with the results they got with her.

I didn't have flash on for any of them, but I was in the bathroom, which has A LOT of light. I think with more practice I'll be able to focus a little better. We'll see!

[jennandtonic]

Hi everyone! I haven't been online much because...computer problems have plagued me lately! It's too much of a saga to go over, but I posted an update today in Our Braces Stories if you're interested. Here's the link:



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I also wanted to thank all of you again for your kind comments, they are appreciated greatly!