Lilmissmups Journey has began! Now with pics! Pg 2

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#1 Post by **lilmissmup** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:23 pm

Hello,

I haven't posted on this board for a long time but i have finally begun my journey to straight teeth! I joined a year ago when i was first thinking about getting braces fitted (am 23, live in england) and i have had my x rays, consultations, 2 fillings and today i had my first 2 extractions so there is no going back now! My brace date is 5th August.

I have been bleeding quite a lot today but think thats because i didn't apply enough pressure, its finally stopped now though.

I would post pictures of my mouth today but all the piccies i am trying to take don't come out right, how do you photo your teeth???

#2 Post by **lilmissmup** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:33 am

Well i have had my other 2 teeth out yesterday and feel like i have been punched in the face still!

Was not as good as a experience as the first time as had 2 Molars out.

The top one didn't want to come out and the bottom one needed more injection so when i left my eye wouldn't stay open, i felt sick and nearly passed out in the street!

But i knew how to control the bleeding this time so that stopped easily and i managed to eat sausages and chips mashed up on the now nearly healed side of my mouth.

As soon as the pain killers wear off though its agony!

Elastics fitted 29th July so got a month to rest and heal now at least.

#3 Post by **Memran** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:16 am

Sorry to hear you had a bad time with your extractions

Mine were also pretty bad, having the upper premolars both snap, and the destist had to chop, dig, file at it to get the roots out

I've since got my upper arch braced, and I can tell you with certainty; the worst part of over! As long as you follow the instructions from your dentist, you should avoid infections and dry socket, which is the largest risk at this stage.

Congratulations on getting started, it really is a great investment in yourself!

#4 Post by **lilmissmup** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:46 pm

Just an update as 1 week until i get my spacers.

Starting to get nervous now but excited too, can't wait to start my journey, i dream of the day i can bear to have my photo taken!

#5 Post by **lilmissmup** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:11 am

Have had my spacers on for 2.5hrs now and no pain or discomfort, am hoping it stays this way!

Only a week now until the big day!

I am quite excited though.

I am going to see if my OH can take some piccies of my teeth so i can look back and see the difference

#6 Post by **lilmissmup** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:52 am

Just a quick post tomorrow is the big day!

Slightly scared, the thing i am worried about most is not being able to eat the foods i love.

Can see myself investing in a blender!

I am feeling lucky though as have had no pain whatsoever with the spacers and haven't lost any either

#7 Post by **chemicalfan** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:16 am

So how did it go?

#8 Post by **lilmissmup** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:01 pm

Well i survived

I feel ok right now, been on nearly 3 hours, just feels strange and i am scared to smile at people.

I have tomorrow off work just incase its tender but quite glad its started.

My boyfriend laughed at them, he didn't remember quite how metallic they are lol!

#9 Post by **lilmissmup** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:01 am

Well i am 19 hours in now and its sore and feels strange but not really in pain.

One of my top teeth is overlapping another and that is causing me the most pain, i put a bit of dental wax on it it earlier and it was much better as smooth.

My lips are so dry though, i am putting on lip balm constantly.

I am off to the pub with my friend tonight and have no idea what i can drink thats not too fruity or acidic.

I love Red Bull, i can see myself getting cravings for that

#10 Post by **GiovanntiLawing** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:39 am

Congrats on the new brace "sentence"...I mean journey

I wish you nothing but the best. keep us updated!

#11 Post by **lilmissmup** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:49 am

Ooopss just noticed that i have broken one of the ligatures already, the top bit is missing where i have been putting the dental wax on.

Just had lunch and brushed my teeth and noticed

Do i need to ring my ortho and get it looked at?

#12 Post by **GiovanntiLawing** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:36 am

Most def give him a call....unless your next adjustment is like tomorrow!

#13 Post by **lilmissmup** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:56 am

Nope ages to go as only on yesterday lol.

Its ok at the moment as got dental wax on as need it anyway due to where the tooth is, just feel stupid ringing him after 24 hours!

Hes shut now so can't anyway but still....

#14 Post by **lilmissmup** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:15 am

Well 4 days in now and getting used to them, i went yesterday and got a new band fitted so more comfortable now although i have wax on that bracket anyway.

One of my molar bands is starting to rub too so put wax on that today.

Keep looking at my teeth and seeing if they have moved, i think they might have but then i am probably imagining it

#15 Post by **lilmissmup** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:15 am

Hi Ken,

Thanks for reading!

No more mishaps so far! LOL. 5 days in now out of god knows how many!

Well i experienced my first eating in public yesterday, had a jacket potato with coleslaw as nice and soft. I also managed to eat garlic bread with cheese (cut into tiny pieces with a knife and fork) and scampi and soft curly fries for tea last night, eating is getting better.

I was reading tips on how to take picture so i will post some later. Although they may be a bit rubbish!