Miss Rabbit UK - Braced yesterday..24th Jan 08

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#1 Post by **missrabbit** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:26 am

Hi all,

I've been reading this website inside out for the last few months, it's been so so helpful and I wanted to say hi to everyone.

I'm 29, work in media and live in London. My upper arch is very narrow and my teeth are crowded as a result. I also have a crossbite. I had my Damon 3 braces on yesterday..they hurt (more of a pressure) and i feel like I've got scaffolding on my teeth..I'm sure that feeling will go away and I'll stop feeling so very self concious??

Lots of my collegues have mentioned they all have at least 1 friend with a brace and it's becoming increasingly common in the UK, yeay!

Am feeling a bit sorry for myself but know its for a great reason. The lovely smile I've longed for the since my teens (parents / dentist decided against for reasons unknown, argh!) will finally happen..i can't imagine!

Will post pics soon..once I get used to them myself!

Thanks for reading..

XX

#2 Post by **Lisa65** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:38 am

Hi Missrabbit, and welcome to the forum. We Brits are taking over the boards here.

That scaffolding on the teeth feeling soon passes and I'm sure you will soon start to see progress. Pamper yourself this weekend if you can. Chocolate helps

Looking forward to seeing your pics and hearing more about your progress.

#3 Post by **socks** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:24 am

hey all,
found this site when looking in2 getting braces over last two weeks and its been so helpful and inspirational!
i am 25 and have wanted straighter teeth, top and bottom, for years, didnt have it sorted as a youngster and have decided to take the plunge!
went to c dentist and orthodontist for first time wednesday, had my teeth cleaned and they took x-rays and did moulds of my teeth, thought they were guna pull them out it stuck so much!! anyway, my orthodontist is in the process of preparing a treatment plan but she reckons i will have to have 2 teeth out on the top, none on the bottom and then braces for two year!!
am excited but very nervous about having the teeth out! ouch!
anyone else at this stage?
bye for now!

#4 Post by **socks** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:26 am

sorry, me again, forgot to say, i am from wales, was living and working in bristol but have just moved to the algarve in portugal to be with my man and am having the treatment at a private clinic here!

#5 Post by **missrabbit** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:38 am

That sounds great socks..I was living in Bristol for about 6 years 4 years ago! love it there.

Even though I'm finding it difficult at the moment, I know that everyone feels like this in the first few days but that feeling goes away (fingers crossed) and once I start seeing the progress it'll feel great & I on't be so self concious!

It feels good to have finally done somethting about it..

What type of braces are you having?

JXX

#6 Post by **Spanner** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:31 am

Hi Missrabbit and Socks,

I'm gettin braced next Tuesday so we will all feel the same arrrhhhh. I'm having self ligating as well but I must admit I'm unsure of the manufacturer.

Welcome to the club

#7 Post by **missrabbit** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:55 am

Hi Spanner,

Wearing the brace is getting better by the second..my teeth are tender but I know it's just getting used to it!

Eating is a 'challenge'..am on soup and expect to be for a while so I'm definetley going to be losing some weight which can't be a bad thing!

The self ligating are good, I don't need to see my ortho for another 10 weeks!

Good luck for Tuesday, it'll be totally fine.

XX

#8 Post by **scrap_metal** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:25 am

not wanting to post the same thing in 2 forums, have a look here:

viewtopic.php?t=23994

#9 Post by **Spanner** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:59 am

I hope I don't lose weight MissRabbit coz I'm already too thin. If I find eating too difficult at first I'll have to buy some protein drinks or sommat

#10 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:17 am

No reason for anyone to lose weight! There are soft and nutritious foods you can definitely eat to SUPPLEMENT your diet! Hard boiled eggs, shredded meats, meal replacement drinks, instant breakfast shakes, potatoes, plenty of foods to go around!

You can always take something like and OTC pain killer a half hour before mealtimes.

#11 Post by **missrabbit** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:46 pm

Thanks! the diet change is a bit of a shock but you're right. We can even stay on the bread (minus the crusts!)
X

#12 Post by **Lisa65** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:58 pm

Within a few weeks you'll be chomping away as you did before. The only things I don't eat are whole apples (I cut them up) and hard vegetables like raw carrots.

No need for anyone to lose weight while braced (unless they want to!)

#13 Post by **Spanner** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:02 pm

On my brace day my man is ordering a chinese takeaway. I'm determined I'm gonna eat it no matter what. Wash it all down with some champers should do the trick

#14 Post by **socks** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:04 pm

hey all, really so glad i found this website! feel i am not alone!
miss.rabbit, i am hopefully getin clear, ceramic braces on top set and normal metal ones on bottom as they won't show as much but will know more when i meet my orthodontist to discuss the treatment in a week or so. going to have another x-ray b4 next appoint so she can get a complete picture!
anyway, great to read how u r all getin on, good luck with it all everyone, as soon as i have had next appoint will update u and get sum piccies posted.

#15 Post by **annie82** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:23 am

hello fellow londoneer!! welcome to this site!

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Miss Rabbit UK - Braced yesterday..24th Jan 08

Miss Rabbit UK - Braced yesterday..24th Jan 08

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