Hmm, I'm awfully sorry to hear about the pain you're going through.
I guess everyone's experience with braces is truely unique. The first 4 days or so I had them I experienced no discomfort whatsoever. It wasn't until about the 5th day or so did my teeth finally start to ache a bit whever I bit down, but that subsided within 2 days. Currently, I'm not experiencing any pain at all. I'm very lucky and pleased.
If the pain is *really* bothering you or creating difficulties, I'd suggest you speak with your orthodontist.
Much luck!
Gempop's story (With pictures)
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A quick couple of questions:
Are you paying or are you covered under NHS? I'm in Scotland for school but too old for NHS coverage... I'm trying to get a ballpark idea of how much ceramic braces would cost before I go in to see the orthodonist.
What was your estimated length of time in those puppies? Doesn't really look like you'll be in them too long! My teeth are maybe a bit more misaligned than yours were at the start (hard to say exactly, I know) so I thought you'd be a good guinea pig for me.
You look great! Keep up the blog and best of luck in the future.
Are you paying or are you covered under NHS? I'm in Scotland for school but too old for NHS coverage... I'm trying to get a ballpark idea of how much ceramic braces would cost before I go in to see the orthodonist.
What was your estimated length of time in those puppies? Doesn't really look like you'll be in them too long! My teeth are maybe a bit more misaligned than yours were at the start (hard to say exactly, I know) so I thought you'd be a good guinea pig for me.
You look great! Keep up the blog and best of luck in the future.
update
Hello!
I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted! Well, here's an update!
My upper gap (I had 2 extractions, both on the left side of my face, one upper one lower) has almost completely closed, which is very exciting. I've had a power chain for the last 3 months in an attempt to close both gaps. Only the upper has responded so well though. My gap at the bottom is still as gappy as ever!! Unfortunatly I managed to loose a power chain last night!
I was cleaning a bit too enthusiastically and out it popped! I was actually quite pleased because it was stained and looked gross... 
It's funny how your attitudes change towards your braces when youve had them for a while isn't it? I'm so much more laid back now! If I lost a power chain 9 months ago I would have been so stressed out!
My front teeth, both upper and lower are so staight though! I'm so excited that my smile is nice and straight.
I guess what takes such a long time though is closing the gaps and sorting out the bite... which is rubbish! I can only eat on the right side of my mouth because the molars on the left just don't meet at all. Which is a bit bothering...
My appointment to see the jaw surgeon has finally come though though! I'm seeing him and my ortho in a joint appointment to sort out my treatment plan. I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure they're going to give me some kind of a jaw implant on the left to sort out the asymmetry. The only problem is that my appointment is on the last day of term
It's my last day with my class and the 'goodbye' afternoon before the big summer holidays... then I'll have a new class in September! I'll miss them so much. Everyone has told my that your first class is always special to you... It's a bit of a dilema because the next available appointment after that is not till august a nd I'd love to get my surgery out of the way as soon as possible... what to do?!!
I don't have any photos just now, but i will try to sort some out this wekend and get them posted!
Cheers, happy Saturday to everyone
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I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted! Well, here's an update!
My upper gap (I had 2 extractions, both on the left side of my face, one upper one lower) has almost completely closed, which is very exciting. I've had a power chain for the last 3 months in an attempt to close both gaps. Only the upper has responded so well though. My gap at the bottom is still as gappy as ever!! Unfortunatly I managed to loose a power chain last night!
I was cleaning a bit too enthusiastically and out it popped! I was actually quite pleased because it was stained and looked gross... It's funny how your attitudes change towards your braces when youve had them for a while isn't it? I'm so much more laid back now! If I lost a power chain 9 months ago I would have been so stressed out!
My front teeth, both upper and lower are so staight though! I'm so excited that my smile is nice and straight.
I guess what takes such a long time though is closing the gaps and sorting out the bite... which is rubbish! I can only eat on the right side of my mouth because the molars on the left just don't meet at all. Which is a bit bothering...My appointment to see the jaw surgeon has finally come though though! I'm seeing him and my ortho in a joint appointment to sort out my treatment plan. I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure they're going to give me some kind of a jaw implant on the left to sort out the asymmetry. The only problem is that my appointment is on the last day of term
It's my last day with my class and the 'goodbye' afternoon before the big summer holidays... then I'll have a new class in September! I'll miss them so much. Everyone has told my that your first class is always special to you... It's a bit of a dilema because the next available appointment after that is not till august a nd I'd love to get my surgery out of the way as soon as possible... what to do?!!I don't have any photos just now, but i will try to sort some out this wekend and get them posted!
Cheers, happy Saturday to everyone
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Hi Gempop!
I'm new to the board. I read through your thread, and see that we have some things in common! I majored in English during college. Now I'm a high school English teacher! I have also found ways to manipulate the camera and give a great smile from my "good side." Once I am able to post pics, you'll see what I mean. You're one of the posters on this board that's inspiring me to toy w/ the possibility of getting ceramics on top & metals on the bottom...thanks!
*~Ms Tee~*
I'm new to the board. I read through your thread, and see that we have some things in common! I majored in English during college. Now I'm a high school English teacher! I have also found ways to manipulate the camera and give a great smile from my "good side." Once I am able to post pics, you'll see what I mean. You're one of the posters on this board that's inspiring me to toy w/ the possibility of getting ceramics on top & metals on the bottom...thanks!
*~Ms Tee~*
Your smile is looking great. Keep it up!
Braced 5-27-06 - 18 months with braces
Case 1 - minor crookedness
Envision Composite Brackets
M1k3y's introduction with photos
M1k3y's journey with photos
Debranded 3-20-08
Case 1 - minor crookedness
Envision Composite Brackets
M1k3y's introduction with photos
M1k3y's journey with photos
Debranded 3-20-08
M1K3y - Thank you very much!
MsTee - How sweet! Thanks! It's exciting to be an inspiration to someone! How's it going? Did you make your decision yet?
NOTHING seems to have happened for months... I go to my adjustments, but the big extraction gap at the back just isn't moving at all..... I'm getting very impatient now. Especially as my smile looks good. I almost feel like saying - to hell with it - I got my smile, I'll forget about the gaps and get the braces off early.... I know I won't do tha because it would just be silly, but I'm getting frustrated.
Did anyone else have a similar experience?
MsTee - How sweet! Thanks! It's exciting to be an inspiration to someone! How's it going? Did you make your decision yet?
NOTHING seems to have happened for months... I go to my adjustments, but the big extraction gap at the back just isn't moving at all..... I'm getting very impatient now. Especially as my smile looks good. I almost feel like saying - to hell with it - I got my smile, I'll forget about the gaps and get the braces off early.... I know I won't do tha because it would just be silly, but I'm getting frustrated.
Did anyone else have a similar experience?