I want my braces back

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#1 Post by **pokergirl** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:29 am

Last night was the absolute worst. This positioner is killing me. It feels like there's been some kind of mix-up and I got someone else's positioner or something. Between the pain and the drool, I only got about 2 hours of sleep. I went through two years of braces adjustment and jaw surgery with mouth wired shut with less pain than this.

#2 Post by **jennielee81** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:50 pm

Wow, that sucks!!

I am hoping it gets better for you!! You won't wear the darned thing if it continues to cause you so much pain!

#3 Post by **simplywired** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:26 pm

Hi Poker Girl -

What's this I hear? I'm so excited for you getting out of the darn things and now you have a new torture devise. Is a "positioner" the same as a retainer? I'm suppose to get my braces off by July 1st and I've been so excited and jazzed. Now I'm not so sure.

More info please.

#4 Post by **Dreamer** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:44 pm

((pokergirl)) I would suggest calling your Orthdontist and tell him/her how uncomfortable this positioner is. Perhaps it needs some type of adjustment? You have my sympathy! I am fighting a tightened wrap around retainer and it's hurting so badly. Braces were easier for me too!

#5 Post by **pokergirl** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:38 am

Thanks, Everyone! Last night was much, much better. Now it feels like I've just had a regular monthly adjustment: a little pain and discomfort but tolerable. I just have one more day of having to wear it all day and night.

Simplywired, from what I understand, a positioner is different in that it's moving your teeth to their correct position like what braces do except faster. If your ortho hasn't mentioned anything about one by now, I doubt that you'll have one.

#6 Post by **Dreamer** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:03 pm

Hey that's great news! So glad you are doing better!!

#7 Post by **cybersiren** » Fri May 16, 2008 6:45 pm

My positioner is a pain in the rear too. There were a couple places where it was really tight and felt like it was cutting into my gums. My ortho made a few adjustments on it for me and it's a little better now, but there are still a couple places where my gums turn white when I bite into it. I'm hoping this is just because it's a little tight and maybe it will losen up after a few days. I would hate for this thing to cause gum recession! I am so paranoid now.