Scott from Calgary, AB, Canada

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Website · #1 Post by **Scott** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:11 pm

Hi,

My name is Scott and I'm a 24 year old male from Calgary, AB, Canada. I finally got my braces on Friday, September 17th and I'm keeping a detailed log of everything on my web site at http://members.shaw.ca/scott/braces/.

My treatment in a nut shell is 18 months, metal upper and lower braces with "speed bumps" (still don't know what the proper names for these are, and I don't know how long I'll have them, but they are hell). I had 3 extractions (both upper first premolars and my only remaining lower central incisor.

I'm very thankful for this site and that's why I'm keeping the detailed log. It took me a long time to get up the nerve to get braces and I couldn't have done it without having all these people to relate to on here!

- Scott

#2 Post by **naomi** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:30 pm

Cool site Scott. I read that they gave you ativan when you had your teeth extracted. Why do I not get good drugs when I go to the dentist? I'm sure it would motivate me to go more frequently

Good luck with the braces!

~Naomi

#3 Post by **Dodger(UK)** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:38 pm

Well done Scott for taking the plunge, it will be well worth it. A nice website to keep us updated aswell.

We've all got something in common on this forum, so you know you are amongst friends.

#4 Post by **Kristine** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:31 pm

Hi Scott. Nice site!

I'm struggling with the not-chewing thing right now, too.

My stick blender is going to wear itself out any day now.

#5 Post by **Leslie** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:27 pm

I like your site, Scott. I can't speak for those speedbumps but I know what you're talkin' about with the chewing thing. I've worked my way up to partially chewing/swallowing whole foods when necessary, like at work and my only choice is a salad, but I still prefer liquid stuff. Look forward to see your progress!!

#6 Post by **lioninthelake** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:09 pm

Hi Scott - nice to see a fellow Albertan on the board! I'm in Edmonton, but don't worry - I really hate the Esks!!!

Laura

Website · #7 Post by **Scott** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:08 pm

Hey Laura,

I'm actually from Sherwood Park, I moved here 4 years ago. Love the Oilers! Nice to see someone from back home.

#8 Post by **lioninthelake** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:32 pm

Ha! Should've guessed that an Esks cut would hit an ex-Edmonton area person!

Yeah, the Oilers are awesome. The only reason I despise the Esks is because I'm originally from Saskatchewan and therefore I'm a die hard Rider fan. Die hard Rider fans don't get treated very nicely by Esk fans - GRRRRR!

Take care & good luck with your treatment!