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#16 Post by **Joanna20** » Sat May 20, 2006 1:32 pm

Hey! Nice picture!
Good luck!

Joe

#17 Post by **braceface1230** » Sat May 20, 2006 6:34 pm

Awesome on gettin the braces! I just had an adjustment 2 days ago and I'm still sore and I've been in braces almost a year so, your not alone on the pain thing. You'll see that some adjustments can be worse than others, but look on the bright side. That smile of yours is going to be stunning in no time! Keep us posted and congrads!!!!

#18 Post by **Sillygirl** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:55 am

Thanks for all the support.

Eating is getting easier, they don't hurt as bad. Everyday is better and better. It is very true that it is different for everyone. Not everyone will experience the same things when getting braced.

The first two days I had to put wax on the back bottom left bracket. Where they cut the wire, it was poking me. The second night I did not put wax on it and the next morning I didn't feel it anymore.

I had a tuna sandwich yesterday (the first food I had to bite into). That was very interesting. I would not attempt that in public. Does biting into things get easier or does everything have to be cut into small pieces?

#19 Post by **sjsarre** » Mon May 22, 2006 1:55 pm

Sillygirl

Congrats on getting braced

Make sure you post some photo's as the time goes by...

I totally agree. Everyone is different and touch wood!! It sounds like you are one of the lucky ones!!!

#20 Post by **Flora2006** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:12 pm

Your braces are looking great. Congrats

Flossing is a nightmate at first...i agree!!! But it does get better...especially when the teeth straighten out, as KK pointed out.

Good luck with everything and I'm looking forward to following up with your progess

#21 Post by **M1k3y** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:18 pm

Good job in getting braces. How is your progress now?

#22 Post by **monarch64** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:14 pm

Hi Sillygirl! I had to chime into this thread of yours because I'm also 29 and just starting my orthodontic journey. I will be starting the process in late July, first with an expander (I have a crossbite and very narrow upper palate), then I will get braced, get my 4 wisdom teeth removed via oral surgery, and move on from there...

Anyway, I am impressed with your progress and you seem to have a great attitude! Best of luck to you with the whole process!

#23 Post by **M1k3y** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:36 pm

Hey Sillygirl. How are your teeth coming along?