It is done. I am braced.

[deessepeaubrune]

Been home for like 15min. It's not as bad as I was expecting. They just feel like little bumps in my mouth. Waiting to see how bad it can be with the rawness and gum pain.

My ortho uses the indirect technique so I wasn't there long at all.

Here's the pics. My case is considered to be quite complicated but I couldnt get good enough pics lol. I got pics of what bothers me the most.

[linzlizrob]

I just got mine done yesterday! So I know how you are feeling. Good luck!

[deessepeaubrune]

I just got mine done yesterday! So I know how you are feeling. Good luck!

yay. good luck to you too!

[SmilinginCO]

Good luck! Welcome to the club! I used a TON of silicone wax in the beginning and it made the experience much more pleasant.

[Tobilei]

Photo's are tough! You have a pretty smile already Good luck with the settling in period!

[teddy13]

Hi there! I also have been braced just recently! How long will you be in braces before they come off?

[Nana51]

Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else...what is "indirect technique?"
I'm bracing for braces in August...don't know the day yet.

[JeniK]

Nana...I wondered that too! Indirect ? I get my braces Aug 6th.

[Nana51]

Jenik, I think we are going to be on much the same path! I've read so much...what's your age?
I have more impressions and regular cleaning on 7/2 and then start the process, they said, in 3-4 weeks after that. Sounds like same time frame as you.
Saw where a 60year old posted that she thought she could handle the discomfort since she had two kids via natural childbirth. Me, too!
I've been a dental wimp due to starting dental care in 5th grade ..with a mouth full of cavities. My dentist then was less than gentle and had nothing in his personality that catered to a scared little girl. He truly didn't hurt me any time, but I was scared and I can remember him shaming me for that. Odd, isn't it, how that sort of thing stays with you. After getting a "keep up the good work" after a particularly rough cleaning, I decided I'd had enough abuse and changed dentists. I still get a little antsy about procedures but new dentist and staff are great about explaining what is going on. I also used gas and find it to take away the anxiety. Extractions recently ... Now that they are in the past...we're a piece if cake!
Hope we can compare notes as we go!!

[JeniK]

Nana.. I am 55. I am so ready for this process to start. I have my appt on Aug 6th. I first will go to my regular dentist before my ortho appt. He is going to (forget what he called it) ...sort of file or he said polish my upper teeth so they are a little more even. And I have some teeth on the bottom that are worn...he is going to build those up a little bit. So even with that I think I will see a difference! I cannot wait.
I am happy you have joined this forum. I think we will have many stories to exchange!!

[braceyourselfs]

Congrats!

[JeniK]

deessepeaubrune..It has been almost a week since you got your braces. How are you doing with them ?

[SunshineRay]

Not sure if the original poster is still around. She posted this Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:52 pm. Hopefully she can check in though!

[Confused123]

Welcome to the club! You will love the results!