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Today marks my second week since having braces installed. My tongue no longer hurts and I can now eat most of the foods that are a part of my diet without pain or discomfort. I am starting to get used to the food that gets caught in the braces while chewing. Things are starting to get back to normal.

I have ceramic braces on my upper teeth and the normal metal braces on the lower teeth. Most people don't seem to notice the braces.

I lost at least five pounds since the braces were installed because I just didn't eat as much because of the pain and discomfort.

At first, I didn't think I would be able to make it for the approximately two years I am supposed to have the braces on, but now I don't think it will be a problem.

I knew I needed braces for quite some time. I finally ran out of excuses and decided to get them installed. I'm glad I did.

Hi Metalman,

I am glad you are now able to eat. It took me about a month to be able to finally eat. I had my top braces for a month and bottom ones for about 3 weeks and still had spacers in so that is why it took me so long to be able to eat! The bad news is I go for an adjustment next Tuesday and it will be back to soft foods once again!! I look forward to reading about your progress!!

it's crazy how our mouth can completely learn how to eat and talk again after the whole geography of the mouth gets all switched up.

I have my first adjustment tomorrow.

Eight week adjustment was quick and painless.