hello everyone!i'm new here! i just registered yesterday. I'm 23 and i'm from philippines
i have had my braces on for about 3 months now....like everyone else, my first week was Hell
....my mouth is really swollen 
...my teeth hurt so bad and i can't eat anything...can't even smile 
....i had 4 teeth taken out. i have gaps now but they slowly closing up 
i'm very happy that i found this site to discuss issues related to braces
you all seem very supportive....hope to hear from all of u...