Becoming a brace face tomarrow!

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#1 Post by **pharrstarr** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:59 am

Well, I'm taking the first of large steps to making my mouth heathy and happy! I was nervous at first when I decided to make this decision as an adult. I was told I needed braces and surgery as a teen, but I knew my mother couldn't afford it. Now that I'm much older, I can afford it. I also have a MUCH more appreciation for the entire process since I am paying. Those 15 yrs ago dentists said 5 yrs in braces and 2 jaw surgeries in that time. My new ortho says 2 yrs in braces, 1 corrective surgey, and palate expander. I know I can do this succesfully. I'm getting ceramics on both top and bottom tomarrow morning, so I'm eating what i want for today! Naturally I'm a bit nervous, although I've been reading many of the stories and am feeling more confident about everything.

#2 Post by **minlou01** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:30 am

Good luck on your brace day! KK gives great advice. I would also suggest that you go eat something that you have to chew right after your appointment. You won't be sore yet and that will help get the blood circulating.

#3 Post by **Laurie** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:38 am

Welcome to the braces club! I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow!

#4 Post by **cwatt1** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:36 pm

Congrats and best wishes, pharrstarr! Attitude is more than half the battle, and yours is great! How terrific that you've taken these steps to improve your health

I wish you every success on your b-day! GO FOR IT

Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:25 pm

Good luck, it will be great i nthe end:)

#6 Post by **mikecl** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:44 pm

Good luck pharrstarr and welcome to the archwired club.