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#1 Post by **terri728** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:51 am

hi, all. my name is terri. i'm 28. i got my braces on two weeks and a day ago. a week and a day ago i had 4 extractions to make room. that was more painful than the braces. finally, on tues. my mouth started feeling normal again. i just wanted to introduce myself and hope that i can find answers for some of my q's on here.

#2 Post by **Sandista** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:23 pm

Hi Terri,

Welcome!

I am fairly new to braces too - just had my 1st adjustment on Tuesday, so I'm a bit sore from that, but I'm certainly willing to deal with a little discomfort, because I've already had great results in 6 short weeks!

I'm glad to hear your mouth is feeling better after your braces & extractions. KK gives great advice - she's almost a pro, so she will be a great resource for you!

Here's to a successful braces journey

Best wishes & good luck!

Sandista

#3 Post by **METALMOUTHPOOH** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:30 pm

Sandista : hey u being new to braces I was hoping I could pick your mind.... what was it like for you when u first got your braces? I got my on Monday so I am on day # 4 with all the ups and downs... sore mouth, teeth hurt.... etc looking for the light at the end of the tunnel....

#4 Post by **Choppers** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:55 pm

Is it common to get extractions after the braces? I had everything done before the braces. It seems like the most logical way of doing it...

#5 Post by **lionfish** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:37 am

Choppers, there are a few people here who have had extractions well into treatment. In my case, my ortho adopted a wait and see approach before deciding the fate of one of my lower wisdom teeth. Six months in, he decided it had to go.

#6 Post by **Blazer** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:24 am

Hi, newbie here. I'm 34 & will get braces this week for protruding upper & lower teeth & I opted for upper & lower ceramics. My ortho didn't mention anything about extractions & said he would just do some teeth shaving or IPR to make some room for teeth movement..maybe extractions will or won't be necessary in the future.

#7 Post by **Blazer** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:54 pm

Thanks KK for making us newbies feel very welcome. Also thanks for all the helpful & useful advice that you give to all members..keep up the good work!

#8 Post by **Blazer** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:55 pm

Thanks KK for making us newbies feel very welcome. Also thanks for all the helpful & useful advice that you give to all members..keep up the good work!