I've, literally, had NO pain, no terrible discomfort, and I've seen a good amount of movement (very encouraging for me!). It's been almost 4 weeks since I got braced.
Here's my concern...I STILL don't feel like I'll ever get used to having braces! Honostly, it's not painful, or uncomfy...it's just odd, to me. With these 'buildups', I can only chew on ONE area, on either side of my mouth. And when I talk, well...let's just say that it doesn't seem natural. It seems like work, just talking. And when I laugh, I have to readjust, to get my lips around these braces. I can't take a bite of anything with my front teeth...no, they don't hurt, they just feel squishy...not really strong enough to take a regular bite of food.
I read about ONE person on here that NEVER got used to her braces (I think it was a female? And I think she recently completed her treatment). How many people feel really "USED TO" their braces???? And how long have you been in them?
Don't get me wrong...I'm doing great! I'm so happy that I have braces, and have started the journey to a better smile, oral health...it's just...well, I think I feel discouraged. I thought I'd be used to these puppies by now, and I still feel like I have a strange arrangement of metal in my mouth.
All input is sincerely appreciated
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