How aware are you of your braces?

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xanidu2012
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#16 Post by xanidu2012 »

Always aware but you'll get used to them. Keep grinning :BigGrin:
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cs2thecox
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#17 Post by cs2thecox »

Also always aware, but mine are lingual so you kind of expect that.
I've only had them 3 weeks though, so I expect it'll get a bit better...
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Pisces1305
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#18 Post by Pisces1305 »

I'm always aware of them when I am talking to someone other than friends/family. Otherwise I don't feel them.
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plugnickel69
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#19 Post by plugnickel69 »

I'd have to say I was aware of my braces most of the time. Now with fixed lingual retainers I am never aware of the lowers, and only aware of he uppers when I'm not involved in anything. When I'm driving I'm always aware of them, never aware while talking.
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ajs604
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#20 Post by ajs604 »

I would say 50/50. I am really aware when I meet new people.

Honestly I have found that most people are not aware that I am wearing braces and no one seems to care. I look at it in a positive light. I am wearing braces but hey I am going to have an awesome smile so I really dont care anymore they have just become part of me.
Started treatment to correct open bite non surgically

My Story so far: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 13&t=44572
TAD's inserted into upper pallet 9/5/13
Braces & intrusion appliance fitted 23/5/13 - journey has now fully begun.
1st adjustment 2/07/13
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BracesB4Thirty
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#21 Post by BracesB4Thirty »

Now I am mostly aware of them when I am smiling or laughing or when someone says 'oh you got braces'. In the beginning though I was obsessed with them, always looking at them checking for movement, was scared of smile, I guess I was a bit self conscious about them then...
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KevalP
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#22 Post by KevalP »

Sometimes im aware, sometimes not. When i bored i think about pointless stuff, and braces come up
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agrace90
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Re: How aware are you of your braces?

#23 Post by agrace90 »

I'm probably in the minority but I almost never think of my braces. I'm aware when I'm eating and brushing/flossing but other than that, I totally forget they are there. :) My pain has been very minimal luckily though so maybe that's why. I'm six months into my 24 month treatment.
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