Getting braced tomorrow!

Message

#16 Post by **deano306** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:47 pm

Actually, I feel quite emotional with it to be honest. It's essentially my front 6 teeth that are being corrected. I've got the ceramic blocks, but at present it's made them really stand out

#17 Post by **kvphi** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:31 pm

Hi all! Congrats on getting your braces. I've been braced for about a month now.

I hope i can offer some great tips for you for the next couple of days.

First: Buy a manual toothbrush. The next couple of days are going to be very tender and I couldn't use my electronic toothbrush for squat! (You'll be able to use it soon, just the first few days are going to feel like a horse kicked in you in the mouth).

Secondly: By a non-alcoholic mouthwash - the ulcers you're going to get are going to be sore enough!

Thirdly: Purchase some babies teething gel: Like Bonjela or a similar pharmaceutical branch. (I live by this stuff I swear!).

If you have any more questions or just need someone to rant too, email me! karlene.fisher@gmail.com.

Hope you all are feel good!

#18 Post by **mikesmile** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:58 pm

Hi Kharmynn

Just wanted to add another warm welcome. This site is great & so are the cool people on here.

Congrats on getting your braces. I'm way close behind you - I'll be getting braced this week too - second time for me. I'm so nervous & excited I feel like a newbie! Looks like you have another brace buddy here, too!

Feel free to check out my story @ "our braces stories" I'll be back...

#19 Post by **Kharmynn** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:03 pm

mikesmile: Welcome to the club

Good luck on your upcoming brace day. It will be great to have one more person to compare notes with.

kvphi: Thanks for the tips! My mouth is getting into the sore all over deal already.

Don't be surprised if I take you up on that offer of a question/rant buddy.

deano306: I know how you feel. I went on my first outing today at the grocery store and felt like everyone was looking at me. I'm sure like anything though, we'll get used to it. I guess just be glad it's not your whole mouth like me...

#20 Post by **kvphi** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:47 pm

I know right now you are probably feeling like a horse has kicked you in the teeth; so I'm here to offer a little support.

Oatmeal, mash potato, smoothies (including the vegetable kind), yoghurt, soups, and fish! (I found this a great way to get my vitamins and healthy food and the fish is small enough to fall apart in your mouth!).

Oh!

I'm 21 by the way and I was officially braced: 16th December! I'm also from England.

If you need any advice or anything - let me know!

K.

#21 Post by **gary** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:00 pm

kvphi wrote:I know right now you are probably feeling like a horse has kicked you in the teeth; so I'm here to offer a little support.

Oatmeal, mash potato, smoothies (including the vegetable kind), yoghurt, soups, and fish! (I found this a great way to get my vitamins and healthy food and the fish is small enough to fall apart in your mouth!).

Oh! I'm 21 by the way and I was officially braced: 16th December! I'm also from England.

If you need any advice or anything - let me know!

K.

I actually ate yogurt and soups all day yesterday. This morning I had oatmeal, had a smoothie later on, and having mashed potatoes with meatloaf for dinner.....

#22 Post by **deano306** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:21 am

It's great reading the replies on here!

I'm quite sore at the moment, I think the pain is more coming from the inside of my lip rather than my teeth themselves. Nipped out for Bonjela last night and that seemed to help - at least I got some sleep!

I'm 27, also from the UK.

Regards

Dean

#23 Post by **sapphirerose924** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:55 am

My sister recommended that I buy the Oragel mouthwash with peroxide for sores. It is really nice stuff. She also recommended Benzodant (also great) and a lot of wax at night if you are a side sleeper on the side where your face is on the pillow.

It was really nice that my sister went first in the braces department, especially since I am the older one. She gave me lots of help, including finding this board.

I had no trouble with my electric toothbrush, even though my teeth were sore.

Good luck to all of us!

#24 Post by **kvphi** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:28 am

Aw! Great to hear you're eating okay Gary.

It does get easier. I miss my the ability to easily chew things like sausages! It takes a while to adjust to the new bite and chew without nashing your teeth.

^^ Remember to smile!

#25 Post by **gary** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:00 am

kvphi wrote:^^ Remember to smile!

FORGET THAT!!

#26 Post by **kvphi** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:37 pm

Aw! come on!

I know this is going to sound a little strange - but braces are seen as quite sexy these days!!! There's nothing wrong with smiling. Be proud of your braces! they say "I can cope with stupid amounts of pain and still smile! I am magnificent, bask in my glory!"

Note: I am not vain! XD I just have a sense of humour!!

Metal Mouth Message Board

Getting braced tomorrow!

^_^ Hi, i've just been braced too.

Hope everyone's bracing is going well!

Re: Hope everyone's bracing is going well!