Brand New Brace Face

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randirocks
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Brand New Brace Face

#1 Post by randirocks »

Hi Everyone!

I thought I would introduce myself to the forum. I'm 28 and just got my top braces on January 14 (yesterday). So far they are annoying and slightly uncomfortable but not really painful. I got a really terrible headache this morning from them that has continued throughout the day. I'm hoping that this is a one time occurrence. I have self-ligating braces and will hopefully only have to wear them for 2 years. I look forward to talking to people that are going through or have gone through this as an adult!

meeksfor3
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Location: Kentucky

#2 Post by meeksfor3 »

Welcome aboard.

blindboarder2008
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Location: in a house that has 4 walls, with lots of rooms!!! in Canada!

#3 Post by blindboarder2008 »

welcome aboard to the forum!!!
Braced: March 19th 2008
Impacted wisdom teeth extraction surgery: June 20th 2008 1pm (13 hours of fasting)
Jaw surgery (upper and lower)Lefort 1 with Madable Advancement: June 2nd 2009 @8am!!!! 1 surgery down 2 surgeries to go!!
debrace day: jan 18th 2010!!!! *has 2 fixed retainers and an essix retainer for night time now!

Donna
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Location: Toronto

#4 Post by Donna »

Welcome aboard!!

I seem to wake up with a lot of headaches, as well. Not sure what I'm doing at night, but I do stock up on Excedrin, LOL.

When do you get your bottoms put on?
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Boohill
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#5 Post by Boohill »

Welcome to the gang. Your brace day is my birthday. :-)o I have had mine for a full week today. I love them. :dance: Not in any pain. I just feel the pressure (which I like) and it hurts when I eat but it seems to be getting a little better. Hope your headache doesn't continue.
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wycket
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#6 Post by wycket »

Welcome, randirocks! :-1

I got my Clarity SL (upper) and Damon Q (lower) self-ligating braces on 1/12, and am still experiencing some pressure and pain (mostly while eating at this point). I too have had some intense headaches. I am not sure of the cause, but think it's just the overall adjustment to having the hardware in, and all the changes that are happening! I keep Advil/Tylenol on hand, and am slowly getting adjusted, nearly a week later. I hope things continue to improve for you, and look forward to hearing about your progress! Good luck! :computer:

randirocks
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#7 Post by randirocks »

The pain has mostly subsided at this point and the headaches seemed to be a one day thing thank goodness. I'm still not sure when my bottom brackets are going on. I had a tooth pulled that they are using space from so I would imagine that the bottom teeth will move much more quickly than the top teeth.

I wish someone would have told me that braces feel exactly like the pain caused from being hit in the face by a ball. I would have had a frame of reference then!

I'm able to eat fairly normally though the knife and fork are still my friends and biting things with my front teeth is still painful. Brushing today has been much easier. I seriously am in love with my Waterpik and I'm about to buy a portable version to have on hands at all times.

Wax is also still my best friend. I can go for longer periods without it but if I talk, the right side of my wire skewers my cheek. It's not so much painful as it is disgusting. Something to be said about pulling your cheek off of a wire skewer.

Overall, it's not as bad as I'd prepared myself for...Hooray! :D

mikesmile
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#8 Post by mikesmile »

Hi randirocks :D

Welcome & Congrats on getting braced :thumbsup: It's quite an adventure... especially with all the great company here! I'm right behind you - about to start my second time as a metal mouth. We can compare notes. Good luck with adjusting to all your new hardware. It get's better. Keep Smiling -you're on way now...

I'll be back to visit again. Feel free to check out my story on "our braces stories."


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kvphi
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#9 Post by kvphi »

Hi everyone!

I'm 21, female and i've been braced since 16th December! I've got metal brackets, top and longer and i'm having treatment in the future for a severe 10mm overbite!

I'm also having my treatment on the NHS! so i'll let you know how that goes!

I've been contemplating getting a waterpik, is it really worth it? I'm looking at getting the waterpik ultra, the portable one that comes with orthodontic tips... any advice?

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tori*anne
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Location: New Hampshire

#10 Post by tori*anne »

Welcome aboard! :lol:
Seps: 11/5/09
Top Braces: 11/12/09
TPA: 12/16/09
Bottom: 7/6/10

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