Braces Wednedsay!!!

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Stef
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Braces Wednedsay!!!

#1 Post by Stef »

:-* :-* :-*
I can't wait!!

Sorry, I'm just soooo excited!!

Anything I need to prepare for?
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chichi
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#2 Post by chichi »

Run your tongue along the front of your teeth and appreciate how smooth they are.

...and - EAT EVERYTHING YOU POSSIBLY CAN!!!!
Had Damons (ceramic upper, metal lower) from June 27, 2013 - January 20, 2015
15-18 month sentence, official time in braces was 18 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
My Story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=45054

Catlady
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#3 Post by Catlady »

Definitely prepare for the tight pain and all the cuts that will be in your mouth! The first day I got my braces I wasn't use to them so they scraped against my lips and cheeks haha! :)

kids041
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#4 Post by kids041 »

chichi wrote:Run your tongue along the front of your teeth and appreciate how smooth they are.

...and - EAT EVERYTHING YOU POSSIBLY CAN!!!!
TRUE FACT! :shock:

Matilda
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#5 Post by Matilda »

chichi wrote:Run your tongue along the front of your teeth and appreciate how smooth they are.
This.
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starfish88
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#6 Post by starfish88 »

Don't be worried if you have regrets. A lot of us did. When braces first go on and they feel so big and uncomfortable! It won't last, as soon as you start seeing movement you'll be so glad you did it!
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16 months 1 week and 2 days in braces
12mm overjet and narrow jaws all fixed with braces and elastics.
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PaisleyGrrl81
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#7 Post by PaisleyGrrl81 »

starfish88 wrote:Don't be worried if you have regrets. A lot of us did. When braces first go on and they feel so big and uncomfortable! It won't last, as soon as you start seeing movement you'll be so glad you did it!
I agree with Starfish! You may have buyer's remorse at first, but remember our words: IT WILL PASS! Another piece of advice for the 1st month: be patient. I checked my teeth every chance I got, and would get discouraged by the lack of movement. I didn't really start seeing any significant change until after my first adjustment, when they bumped my wire up a size. Since then, I have been loving it! Every day I am seeing or feeling something different and noticing encouraging progress.

Good luck to you, and keep us posted!!!!
Ortho Consult: 08/05/13
Braces On: 08/28/13
Sentence: 18 months
My story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =3&t=45283

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SunshineRay
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#8 Post by SunshineRay »

Eat! While I still eat mostly everything I did before I miss biting. I cut or tear all of my food apart.

sirwired
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#9 Post by sirwired »

Eat popcorn, sticky caramels, corn on the cob, and whole apples. Chew gum.

Lorianne
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#10 Post by Lorianne »

2 more days now! After 3 and a half weeks now, I can honestly say it does get better each day! Have fun on weds!!!

JumpTheDitch
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Location: Australia

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#11 Post by JumpTheDitch »

Treat yourself to one of your fav burgers, & savour the experience of being able to bite into it - yummmm :-) Burgers just don't taste the same when you have to cut them up :-(
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msw
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#12 Post by msw »

Eat everything sirwired listed and then FLOSS - enjoy how effortless it is. Take pictures of the before so we can follow your progress!
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Bridgettt
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#13 Post by Bridgettt »

The wax will become you best friend! So stock up!

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