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so its been 6 hours since i was braces, teeth are a little tender but nothing major, i cant bite down cus my teeth hit the brackets so i have glue on the back of my teeth. so far so good!
Congratulations! Your journey begins the same day mine ends. Be sure to take some Advil if you start to feel sore. The soreness factor differs for everyone, but most everyone starts to feel that soreness hours after getting braced. Your teeth will feel funny for a few days and it may feel like anything you chew into will make your teeth want to fall out, but it's temporary. After a few days, maybe a week, you'll be able to eat pretty much everything you're allowed to. Enjoy your journey--trust me, you will enjoy the benefits very soon!
Braced (upper and lower): 10/29/08
Debraced: 3/17/10
Now sportin' a permanent bottom retainer
Alternate clear retainers every 12 hours
yesterday was tuff they were sore and tender todays the same really ive noticed the bottom teeth are moving cause before i had my brace on they were straight with 1 crooked tooth on the left not 4 of them are crooked is this normal????????
