I just got my braces yesterday, and boy do my teeth HURT! It's like I can already feel them moving closer to where they are supposed to sit. I have ceramic on the front top 6 and metal throughout the rest of my mouth. I have an extememly narrow bite, an overbite and extreme crowding on both upper and lowers. I had braces on the top for 18 months when I was 12. I didn't wear my retainer like I was supposed to, and my top teeth went right back.
This was not an easy decsion for me, I very nearly cancelled my appointment. Thankfully, my orthodontist has an incredible patient relations lady. She let me whine and complain while she listened with a concerned ear. When I was done with my pity party, she told me exactly what I needed to hear, and because of her in 24-30 months I will have a brand new smile that I will wear proudly.
It is a little nerve-wrecking being 28 and single with braces. I will forge on, and not let that get me down. I need not worry so much about what other people will think, or whisper behind my back. I am improving myself and the results will speak for themselves one day.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to getting to know you and your journey to straight teeth.
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Re: Newbie-28
Hi 
Welcome to the board and to braces! If it makes you feel any better I'm 34 and have a mouth full of them I too was self conscious. I have all clears and have been told by a couple of people when I've mentioned them that they had no idea I even have them so that's kind of nice to know. I feel like I have the Sydney Harbour Bridge stuck to my teeth!
The pain sucks
Mine were really really really sore too. I promise though, it does pass! (Well except for random teeth hurting from time to time).
Good luck with the settling in period I hope it goes smoothly for you.
Welcome to the board and to braces! If it makes you feel any better I'm 34 and have a mouth full of them I too was self conscious. I have all clears and have been told by a couple of people when I've mentioned them that they had no idea I even have them so that's kind of nice to know. I feel like I have the Sydney Harbour Bridge stuck to my teeth! The pain sucks
Mine were really really really sore too. I promise though, it does pass! (Well except for random teeth hurting from time to time).Good luck with the settling in period
I hope it goes smoothly for you.
Re: Newbie-28
I'm 26 so I feel the being older with them, but I actually forget that I have them now. (11 months I've had them! lol) And I really don't care what people think anymore. I used to hide them without realizing it but eventually they just become a part of you and you are one day closer to having them off every day! I cannot wait for my perfect smile! And then when they are off you have the rest of your life without them.
Re: Newbie-28
Welcome! My situation is very similar to yours, I'm 29 and just got braces put on again a few days ago. I'm still in pain too, but just remember it will pass soon enough!