Braces... again.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:42 pm
Hi all,
I'm 31 living in Australia (grew up in the UK until the age of 14). I had braces when I was 11 back in the late 1980s. Yesterday I got my braces fitted for the second time...
I was apprehensive about it, naturally, but also accepting of the fact being a veteran of braces from the first time I suppose. I though it was only an appointment to have impressions and some other minor things yesterday, but my ortho announced he was putting everything on my teeth that morning. Oh well, I thought, it has to be done sometime.
It surprised me how little time it took - just over half-an-hour - to put all the brackets, etc. on. Some of the techniques are quicker this time around. Now I have those matching top and bottom arches, though thankfully the brackets at the front are clear-colored this time
In the afternoon and all evening/night I felt like I wanted to take the damn things off the pressure and pain was so bad. So uncomfortable! And I haven't eaten anything substantial since yesterday; actually since Monday evening. I'm very hungry, but the throbbing constant pain keeps me away from making any food.
Getting used to the cleaning ritual will take a while. I'm extremely cautious and worried about going near my teeth and braces with anything (including food) at the moment. I'm sure I'll get into the routine soon enough.
Ah, that's my introduction for now
I'm 31 living in Australia (grew up in the UK until the age of 14). I had braces when I was 11 back in the late 1980s. Yesterday I got my braces fitted for the second time...
I was apprehensive about it, naturally, but also accepting of the fact being a veteran of braces from the first time I suppose. I though it was only an appointment to have impressions and some other minor things yesterday, but my ortho announced he was putting everything on my teeth that morning. Oh well, I thought, it has to be done sometime.
It surprised me how little time it took - just over half-an-hour - to put all the brackets, etc. on. Some of the techniques are quicker this time around. Now I have those matching top and bottom arches, though thankfully the brackets at the front are clear-colored this time
In the afternoon and all evening/night I felt like I wanted to take the damn things off the pressure and pain was so bad. So uncomfortable! And I haven't eaten anything substantial since yesterday; actually since Monday evening. I'm very hungry, but the throbbing constant pain keeps me away from making any food.
Getting used to the cleaning ritual will take a while. I'm extremely cautious and worried about going near my teeth and braces with anything (including food) at the moment. I'm sure I'll get into the routine soon enough.
Ah, that's my introduction for now