The First Day of the Rest of My Life (NEW PICS PGE FOUR!!)

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#16 Post by **Smiley77** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:07 am

Thanks ShinySmile!

I have been biting down as much as I can bare and either that or my nurofen/panadol combos are working!

Just wanted to give a little update, because I am so excited right now! LOL

I have noticed that my teeth have gone this horrid BROWN icky colour - truly hideous. I never have noticed it before, I was SURE they were nice and white before all this. I am brushing my teeth more than usual, so I couldn't imagine what the heck was going on. I called my dentist and he said that it's from the mouthwash I had to use to help with the infection (Savacol) and that is is known to stain teeth! PHEW!!! Cos they really are ugly atm! LOL

And even better than that, he is going to squeeze me in for a clean and polish right before I get my braces on next Monday, so I don't have to dread showing people my new metal smile!

SO, yes, very happy right now (sore, for sure! but happy anyway)

#17 Post by **SUGARANGEL** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:36 am

Hey Smiley77, Oooh Yeeeessssss I know how that feel. I had 8 spacers too. My step daughter Emily is so lucky because she got 4 spacers instead of 8. I had it in my mouth for one and half week. Horrible for me. It feels like small pieces of chicken bone stuck in. I really really hate it so much. When I woke up in the am I feel like flu in my head. I had small sore throat. In about 3 or 4 days pain went away. 2 advils will help. It helped me. Remember what KK said rinse with salt water. Just be patience. Hang in there. It wont be long. Take care.

#18 Post by **Smiley77** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:50 am

Thanks for your reply SugarAngel!

I was just wondering is these things are going to cause this much pain for the whole week, I am glad to hear that it settles down a lot after a few days! Nurofen and panadol are doing the trick! I just can not wait to get these things out though! lol I can't believe how much ALL my teeth hurt, not just my back ones. HURRY UP SIX MORE SLEEPS! lol

#19 Post by **SUGARANGEL** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:47 am

Hey Smiley77, Mine did not stay pain for the whole week. Pain went away in 3 or 4 days for me. It depends on how tight your teeth. Mine was pretty tight. You will be fine. Trust me. It will probably going away in 3 or 4 days. Spacers suck!

Hee hee. Take care.

#20 Post by **Smiley77** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:14 pm

OK biting the bullet big time here and posting the before photos.

Ugh they are horrid.

Please be kind lol

I know they are horrid, but I thought that this is going to be the best way to see movement!

#21 Post by **lionfish** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:22 pm

They are not horrid, smiley77. Who said that?

Those spacers do look rather mean. I'll bet you'll be glad to get rid of them. People say they are the worst thing about braces (I never had them), so if this is true for you, then things can only get better.

#22 Post by **Smiley77** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:28 pm

Lionfish, pleased to get rid of them does not even come close to the mouth party I will be having when they take those out!

I said they are horrid! LOL I think they are so ghastly that I should be apologising for inflicting those photos on anyone.

After 15 years of hiding them, its so hard to post up pics for the sole purpose of showing people them! But they will only get better from here

#23 Post by **lionfish** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:01 pm

What's this apology business, smiley77? You have nothing to be ashamed of. If anyone doesn't want to look (which will be pretty rare on this board), then they will turn the other way. LOL!

Enjoy the de-spacer party. I'm sure you'll find braces more comfortable.

#24 Post by **joplin** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:54 am

I think they are so ghastly that I should be apologising for inflicting those photos on anyone.

In your pictures I only see a great starting point for a beautiful smile. In fact instead of looking at your teeth now I immediately visioned what they will look like - and I only see beauty

#25 Post by **Smiley77** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:18 am

Thanks Joplin

You are lovely!

That's a good way to see it too. Just more room for improvement, so that I do finally put up my 'after' shots, it makes it all the more rewarding!

I admire all of you that have gone through braces and surgery etc. Smile big and proud people, you have earnt those gorgeous grins!

#26 Post by **jaguareschick** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:05 pm

Hey Smiley
I just wanted to let you know I think you are really brave and cool. I know things really suck right now, but you will be stronger and more confident for having gone through it all.
I had to get 4 extractions and they were horrible. Two of them broke in my skull and I was bleeding for hours and hours. Things are much better now and I know that all this will be worth it.

#27 Post by **Blonde_Metal04** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:27 pm

Hey Smiley!!

There is nothing wrong with your teeth...

That being said-- I am getting my braces in 6 days, and currently have spacers in, so we can be brace-buddies *high-five*!!

I am sorry you are experiencing soo much pain with the spacers. My spacers hurt the first day a little bit, but today they have been a breeze.. I did however do a couple salt water rinses in the days leading to the spacers, because I had read that they were horrid, and Mrs. KK suggests it..... She was right!!

Good luck with everything and keep us posted..

#28 Post by **joney** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:31 pm

Hi Smiley 77

I've been reading your story and you are so brave. I can't pretend to know a lot about being braced as I haven't been braced yet (hope to be in Sept).

Just wanted to wish you every success with your journey.

Also I think that your teeth look strong and healthy which is the main thing isn't it.

Good luck

#29 Post by **Smiley77** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:24 am

Hooray! It's done! Brand spanking new shiny smile! I can't believe how giant, sharp and bulky they are. It's SUCH an effort to get my lip over my teeth now lol

I chose baby blue ligs and I really like them. Wasn't up for being super brave for my first colours, and didn't want boring old silver.

They have been on for almost 8 hours now and they ache so much already! I took a couple of nurofen so I am just waiting for them to kick in now.

I can't stop looking in the mirror, I love my smile so much more already. The orthodontist told me today that I should expect a lot of movement in the first 3-4 months, and I will see drastic improvement in that time and I am very excited to hear that! To think, that around christmas time this year, I will have a nicer smile.

I must say, I am sick to death of mush though! LOL If I never eat scrambled eggs, mash spud, soup or youghurt again it will be too soon. I tried to eat a ham sandwich before and couldn't bite bits off! I even cut the crust off

Ahh well it's a small price to pay for the smile I have been dreaming of for half my life.

Will post pics up soon, I do have some but they are on the other computer.

Thanks so much for all your well wishes. Glad to have the company of people that really do understand.

#30 Post by **juf_84** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:48 am

Hi Smiley!

Happy Brace Day!

Wow, you got your braces on the same day as my first adjustment!

Soon, you won't even recognise your smile- things move so quickly, and before you know it you'll be back in the ortho's office getting things tweaked!

Good luck with your new mushy diet- I found the one thing that keeps me going are milo tubs- nothing better than a soft tub of chocolate to cheer you up when you're sick of mashed potato. And before you know it you will be back on solids, I promise.

I'm glad you love your smile already- I love my smile (and my braces) too. I'm already smiling so much more than before.

Take care of yourself during these first few days, and keep us updated!

Jennifer

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