Another newbie
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Another newbie
I too have been reading this forum for weeks. I had three extractions, spacers and on Oct. 5 ceramic on top and metal on the bottom. Nothing unusual except for the fact that I am 56 years old. Mother of three grown children. My husband, children and friends have been very supportive. I wore braces as a kid and then had total relapse. I have always been self conscious about my crooked teeth but never had the nerve to get braces...until now. Fear of dentists and fear of braces as an adult kept me from making the decision to do something. At my last cleaning my dentist, AGAIN, recommended orthodontics and I finally went though with a consult and here I am now in braces. Only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. Thank you to all is write in to this forum. I found a lot of information and support I've needed to get through with each phase so far.
Becky, Let me know how it goes. I took Tylonal 3 the first night and then regular Tylonal for the next few days. My teeth are still tender but I'm doing it without any meds. A friend told me the older you are the tenderness (don't want to use the word pain) stays longer. I think it means teeth are moving and this is a good thing.