hello! Sorry I didn't post yesterday...my in-laws are here and I've been trying to be the 'host with the most' despite my almost total lack of bite and sore teeth. Can you tell I am feeling a bit sorry for myself today (although posting here has made me feel heaps better)! On the bright side, I am officially a member of the brace-face club!
So, how did it go? Thanks so much for asking, mmgreco and DM. I was so excited yesterday morning I got to the ortho's half an hour early! Well, the spacers were whipped out (hurrah) but before I had time to feel relieved the bands were being sized...now there's a fun process! After they had all been selected and cemented in place the ortho decided the top ones were too small and changed them! ouchy ouch ouch.
In case you don't know, I just got top ceramics and the lower bands fitted (lower metal braces go on in a month). No problem fitting the braces but wow it feels weird, don't you think? My face even looks a bit different because my lips don't close the same way (it's like I have to make an effort to close them). I haven't had much lips/cheeks soreness (although it's on its way) but I already have wax on the lingual-side lower bracket to protect my tounge. I have been doing salt water rinses and putting loads of lip balm on as they feel so dry. I have also been drinking like a fish (water - hot and cold) for some reason - it just feels nice. Eating is no fun, not even french toast which I love, so its soups and slim-fast shakes (as they are a nutritious meal replacement supposedly) for the next few days at least. Sounds like we are all in the same boat with regards to eating - the braces diet, eh? It could catch on
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Still, I keep trying to remember that this phase won't last long (I even got pretty used to the evil spacers) and it's all part of the journey to a lovely smile. Thanks, KK, hearing about your experiences really helps.
wow- mmgreco, you are beginning to see movement already? That's really great - I hope mine move as quickly. I hope it gets easier soon for us all soon! Sure it will and it IS great to know we are not alone in this. Keep me posted with your progress guys.
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Upper ceramics: 3 Oct 2005, Lower metals: 1 Nov 2005
Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months
Braces remove: April 4, 2007!