Braces at 54

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rose
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Re: Braces at 54

#16 Post by rose »

Im 45 got Damon braces here in Peru on the 20th December. I cant chew at the moment as my teeth clash together but I really like my Jawcerciser to chew on I make a lot of salivia when you chew it the salivia is supposed to help clean the teeth. I also Oil swish with coconut oil every morning .
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GypsyCruiser
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Re: Braces at 54

#17 Post by GypsyCruiser »

BraydenDendy wrote:Oh that's great. I have seen people shying away from having braces saying that they are too old for it. You stand different from them. And I must say it takes a lot of courage and will power to take such a decision at this age. Why didn't you try those 6 months braces. I have heard that they work fine too. My friend has put that at Dr. Silberman's Clinic and is on her 4th month. It can be removed at the end of 6 months. But then you sure sound like a tough lady, 3 implants and a brace is not an easy job. So how is the feeling, every one who has braces agrees unanimously on the fact that the hardest part is having food. Is it the same for you. And also that there are chances of lips getting bruised in the first couple of months till you get used to the braces. Any problem like that?
I hope you won't have much trouble, take care...
P.S Well don to @Dana6 too for getting braces at 49...
So far having braces is okay. I am really good at flossing now. Still use a Waterpik, floss with threader attached and dental brushes. My hubby says I have the cleanest mouth in town. I sure hope so. No problems after first adjustment and getting new stronger wires. Sometimes I bite the corner of my lip and I have had some soreness inside my cheeks....but wax helps. No bruising though. Every day or every other day a new tooth hurts. But nothing horrible enough to take motrin or tylenol. Really hard foods are tough to eat so I just avoid them now. Its only been over a month and I am pretty much used to wearing braces. I will be glad when its all over but for now I am happy I am working on having a nice smile and healthy teeth and gums.
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Valentina
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Re: Braces at 54

#18 Post by Valentina »

I am in my early forties and this thread gives me hope. I look forward to getting braces in the near future. I am just trying to do my research right now.

Congratulations to all!
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