Okay so I got my braces on Feb 6th. I'd have to say the bands on molars were the worst part, other than that, it was pain free.
I got what they call, a "lingual guard" behind my two upper front teeth. To help my uppers from knocking into my lower braces and to help correct a somewhat off center/deep bite. Does anyone else have this? I hate it. It makes me talk funny. Be careful not to stand to close when I speak, as it may result in a small shower....hee hee. I've began to actually get used to it though. The first week, I went through 7 packs of wax. Thank GOD for wax, holy crap! I went and bought tons more and haven't had to use it for a few days. I'm stoked!
I got all metal with smoke ligs on top and alternating smoke and magenta on bottom. I think next month when I go in for my adjustment, I will get a full set of color ligs. I tried to be semi-modest in getting color, but now I feel much braver!!!!
The only real thing that is annoying is, the eating part, the left side of my mouth is okay to eat on, however my molars don't really touch, so chewing my food is OUT. I pretty much have to smush the food around with my tongue a little and then brace myself to swallow it whole. Some times this is very uncomfortable

I've tried to eat on the right side, but for whatever reason, its a little sensitive, so why bother?!?! I think in the whole 32 years of my life, my teeth have never been cleaner, I brush them 3 to 5 times a day. HA!
Other than that, I enjoy them. I like to look at my teeth in the mirror a lot. I guess because I never thought I would have braces!
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