Braces nerves!!

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MissBear
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Braces nerves!!

#1 Post by MissBear »

hey all so I'm getting my innovation C braces in just over a week and I am scared! I'm also getting a TAD put in to help my teeth move to fill a big gap. Olive in Australia and haven't found any useful info about TADs and I'm kind of nervous. I'm getting them done on my bday (28th) and have to go to work right after, any advice for me?
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ItsFreyja
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#2 Post by ItsFreyja »

Congratulations MissBear! If you search the message boards here you can find several people's experiences with TADs. They're not really a big deal and shouldn't cause you any issues beyond the ordinary adjusting-to-life-with-braces ones.

Since it'll be your birthday, may I suggest treating yourself to an ice cream sundae (hold the nuts) for dinner? As for going back to work, you may have some numbness from the TAD placement that might interfere with your speech, so plan accordingly. Good luck!
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oldfart
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#3 Post by oldfart »

Ever have a shot to numb yourself up for a filling? Thats it. Didnt feel nothing on the Tad at all, either going in or after. Just the numbing shot.

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MissBear
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#4 Post by MissBear »

Thanks all! I think my biggest worry was work but my mum is making me a big pot of soup for when I go to visit! Also 4 days until I get my braces on and I turn 23! I'm beyond excited, I think I may treat myself to some braces no no foods tonight!
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Gerbera
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#5 Post by Gerbera »

Hi MissBear,

I don't have TAD, so have no thoughts on that, but just wanted to say that I also got braces on my birthday this weekend just gone, and then went straight to a large family bbq after. It was completely fine, I managed to eat without making a fool of myself and people barely noticed until I mentioned it. Just plan for what you'll eat and have a little kit with wax, brushes etc.

Definitely treat yourself..... Good luck! :D
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MissBear
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#6 Post by MissBear »

Braces have been on for 8hrs! The front teeth are a bit achey and I swear that a couple of them are a bit wobbly :shock: not much pain anywhere else! I ate some KFC chips and they were totally fine :D doing well I think!
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jodyxlee
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#7 Post by jodyxlee »

I had KFC the day I got my braces on too Haha. I couldn't eat solids for the next few days after though.
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Tyrantblade
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#8 Post by Tyrantblade »

Its great that its not too bad ao far, mine are up and down as far the pain goes, like every 3 days to a week i have a flare up of pain and it can get bad, buts its been easy (not conpletely painless) for almost 2 weeks now
Lots of crimes here

1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars

2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29

3. Open bite

4. Upper midline left of center

5. Lower midline right of center

6. Upper and lower teeth not straight

Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.

Braces removed since 11/06/17

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#9 Post by NYG2007 »

MissBear wrote:hey all so I'm getting my innovation C braces in just over a week and I am scared! I'm also getting a TAD put in to help my teeth move to fill a big gap. Olive in Australia and haven't found any useful info about TADs and I'm kind of nervous. I'm getting them done on my bday (28th) and have to go to work right after, any advice for me?
I had inovation C braces 5 years ago. Check out my blog for photos. I don't have experience with TADs. Good luck.
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MissBear
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#10 Post by MissBear »

More pain today but I'm trying to eat normally,it does hurt a bit but it feels better after some normal chewing. I have the build up stuff on my teeth to open my bite, it does make chewing a pain in the ass but I got this!
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onwardsandupwards
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#11 Post by onwardsandupwards »

Congrats on getting your braces! Hopefully the pain will lessen quite quickly. Make sure to use your wax if you start to feel any rubbing - it really isnt worth the pain of ulcers and ripped up cheeks to tough it out!
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Gerbera
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#12 Post by Gerbera »

The build ups wear down quite quickly. I'm only just over a week in and mine are barely noticeable now.
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MissBear
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#13 Post by MissBear »

I'm quickly using a lot of wax, my braces are so sharp and I was not expecting this :( they don't hurt its just my cheeks rubbing then swelling making it worse! Thinking of getting some of that special mouth wash.
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Gerbera
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#14 Post by Gerbera »

I was surprised how sharp they felt at first also. Try a few salt water rinses, that should heal up any sores you have pretty quickly.

It does get better! I'm not using wax at all now.
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EWUgal15
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#15 Post by EWUgal15 »

MissBear wrote:I'm quickly using a lot of wax, my braces are so sharp and I was not expecting this :( they don't hurt its just my cheeks rubbing then swelling making it worse! Thinking of getting some of that special mouth wash.
Peroxyl will help keep them clean. Whenever I notice rubbing, I try to drink something warm. I don't know why it helps, but it does.
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