Another freshly braced newbie :)
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braceasaurus
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Another freshly braced newbie :)
Hi everyone, just thought I'd get acquainted with you all! I just got braced five days ago to fix an open bite and overjet. I had two premolars removed in my lower jaw to correct the crowding as well. I think the braces hurt more than the extractions, I didn't expect it to hurt so much! Ouchies!! It's good to know i'm not the only one going through this!
Re: Another freshly braced newbie :)
How's it going now? Much pain?
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braceasaurus
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Re: Another freshly braced newbie :)
For the first 5 or 6 days it was pretty horrid 
but now it's ok, although I can't bite into anything or put force on any of the canines on both arches - way too sensitive. But I'm at the point now where I can sometimes forget I'm even wearing them so that must be a good sign!
but now it's ok, although I can't bite into anything or put force on any of the canines on both arches - way too sensitive. But I'm at the point now where I can sometimes forget I'm even wearing them so that must be a good sign!Braced on 27.10.16 to fix an anterior open bite, overjet & mild crowding. Class 1 malocclusion. Ceramic braces upper 6 + steel lower, then double jaw surgery in about a year, once my extraction gaps have closed!
Sentence: 24-30 months.
Sentence: 24-30 months.
Re: Another freshly braced newbie :)
Welcome, "Saurus"!!! 
Keep coming back here. This board will keep you sane through the journey!
Keep coming back here. This board will keep you sane through the journey!
Re: Another freshly braced newbie :)
That's a good sign for sure. I'll be getting spacers soon. I'll have an expander for a few months before I get braced.
Re: Another freshly braced newbie :)
Welcome! I have been in braces on the top for over 2 years. eventually the bottoms (I have TMJD) Glad to hear you are doing well. Continued success to you!