Power chain pain, botheration

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boodles8
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Power chain pain, botheration

#1 Post by boodles8 »

I'm OVER these power chains! I had them placed Tuesday, and my poor toothies still hurt! At least we're doing something after a long time of delays.
Boodles8

Braced July, 2012
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djspeece
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Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#2 Post by djspeece »

It does get better in a day or two, but yes, they are orthodontic tools of torture.
Dan

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying
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chichi
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Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#3 Post by chichi »

I only have a powerchain across the bottom front 6, but I can assure you it gets better after a while. It's like all the other torture devices they put into our mouths :)
Had Damons (ceramic upper, metal lower) from June 27, 2013 - January 20, 2015
15-18 month sentence, official time in braces was 18 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
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cs2thecox
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Location: London, UK

Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#4 Post by cs2thecox »

I have them top 6 and bottom 6 at the moment, but found them less painful than a wire change!
Maybe mine are just baby powerchains and the big ones are coming.
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rowo
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Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#5 Post by rowo »

I've had full upper and full lower power chains for the past few months. It's not so bad, it's usually only painful for the first couple days. I think putting in a new thicker wire is much worse.
Just avoid flossing for the first couple days after getting a new power chain in.
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SunshineRay
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Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#6 Post by SunshineRay »

I am the only weirdo on here who loves getting new powerchains. I love the tightness and pressure feeling. :P
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kathydell
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Re: Power chain pain, botheration

#7 Post by kathydell »

Hahaha. Me too Sunshineray! I've had powerchains and elastics almost the whole way through. Now I feel naked without them!
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