I'm 56 years old and have now had braces for 5 weeks. As I explain when people ask: it feels like having a mouth full of forks and spoons, but mostly forks. In...
I have never heard of this, but I suppose it is quite possible if the oral surgeon was so concerned ... he'd be the one who would know. See what your other...
I went back to the ortho last Thursday and YIPPEE, my midline has aligned and I don't have to wear that rubber band across the front anymore. I do have to...
Marilyn, sounds like you are moving right along. Congrats on your grandchild to be. ... __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make...
As I enter my 6th week with braces, I have to say that my teeth have so far caused little discomfort. It is the ligatures poking into my cheeks that has been...
... Hi there. I can relate about the ligatures poking into your cheeks as I have had the same problems especially when eating. The wax I HATED but I thought it...
I haven't needed wax for a while, but I got the silicone based stuff not long after I got my braces and was that a godsend. It took a little more work to get...
My ortho provides free wax and it's the silicone stuff. It comes in a neat little blue container with a mirror in the top -- whole deal's about 1 3/4 inches...
I could never really get the silicon stuff to stick well. I've always had better luck with the traditional wax, though the silicon feels better Marilyn Puett...
Thanks everyone for your comments on your experiences with wax/silicone. I will try out the silicone and see what happens. I don't go back to my dentist for an...
YMMV, but generally for me, that's been the case. However, my last adjustment caused me a great deal of discomfort for several days, no matter how much Advil...
I know what you mean about the pumpkin pie (and the diet plan.) One of the first things that I want to eat when the braces are off is a big, gooey piece of ...
Hi everyone, I went for my first cleaning yesterday since having my braces put on this past June. Omg it was SO painful. I think my feet flew in the air more...
My advice - try a new hygenist. I know your teeth are sensitive but I tried a few different offices and eventually found someone who is far more gentle than...
Glad to hear that, Jason. My first cleaning is on Dec. 21st and I see my ortodontist later in the day for my first adjustment. Sounds like I should start the...
Gee, My cleanings were never like that. Just WET! My dentist uses one of those ultrasonic water jets...It would hit a bracket and water would mist all over. ...
Sorry you are having such a rough time of it all. My student ortho always told me I had the most sensitive teeth of any patient he ever worked with. I would...
When I was thinking about getting braces, I went to the Internet to learn what to expect. The impression I got from lists such as this (although this was...
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experiences. I think it will help many people who are thinking of getting braces or maybe just got them....
It does help hearing the experiences of others. I agree that most folks don't make much of my wearing braces, but I am always aware of them and so they "feel"...
There has been so few message from everyone, was wondering if there was anyone besides me that still had braces? hahahaha Well, I had my 14th adjustment...
Glad to hear you are coming alone, Mike. I personally never heard of that type of archwire. Yes, things are real quiet here. Happy holidays to everyone! ......
I think everyone went on a Christmas Vacation! ONLY THING EXCITING FROM THIS END, is a tooth popped lose from my permenant retainer and I had to have it glues...
... Oh yeah... I still have them. And most likely will have them another 4-5 months. February will be the two-year mark and quite frankly I'm getting sick...
Hello, I was wondering the same. I will be getting my first cleaning and first adjustment next Wed. (Got my braces on Sept. 28th) Perhaps I will be online...
I just had my first cleaning today. It was harder to endure than a regular cleaning (without braces), but it wasn't that bad. The main thing that bugged me...
Good luck on your 1st adjustment. You might consider taking some OTC pain relievers shortly before your appt. I always used some ibuprofen and it did help...
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