![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
I just got my braces on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. I first noticed my teeth starting to grow crooked at age 8. I am now 31, married and have a 4 year old daughter.
I have a tooth pushed to the back(it is suppose to be next to my front tooth) on my right side. (Funny side note: this is how I learned my left from my right) If I could touch the tooth in the back with my tongue, I knew it was the right. This has however, greatly affected my self esteem and prevented me from laughing and smiling with my mouth wide open.
I am so happy to finally be on the road to a better smile.
Of course with that said "OUCH"!!!!!
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I'm ready for the uncomfortable stage to pass. The inside of my mouth feels like it's sunburnt. I had some leftover RX Ibuprofen I'm taking today, that has been a big help. If U ask me they should prescribe this to any adult getting braces. At least a week's worth.
The paperwork I got said it will take 2 weeks for the cheeks to toughen up. Fine, but do I have to be miserable while it's happening?
Anyway, I'm still glad to be on my way, Finally, to a better a smile. No pain, no gain I suppose.
OK, I'll stop rambling now.