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Subject: Re: New Braces...OUCH!!!

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Billy K

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Date Posted: 08:20:20 07/03/04 Sat
In reply to: Melody 's message, "New Braces...OUCH!!!" on 21:56:18 06/30/04 Wed

I joined the club this week too, and at the age of 35. My treatment is pretty straight forward, just closing gaps. The ortho has planned a 9 month treatment. I'm with you on the discomfort, after day one I almost broke out the pliers and removed them myself. Hopefully the discomfort now will pay off later when we all have nice teeth.

>I finally did it!! Got my braces on yesterday (at 35
>years old no less!)...ceramic on top and metal on the
>bottom. It's been a long road to get to this
>point...5 root canals, 5 crowns, 8 fillings, and oral
>surgery to remove wisdom teeth. I am soooo happy!!
>(and so broke). I also had to get 6 spacers, which
>won't be removed til my next appointment in 8 days!!
>I am so sore. Chewing right now is impossible...I am
>living on jello and ice cream and mashed potatoes.
>Please tell me that this gets easier!! My mouth feels
>like a train wreck right now, but I am trying to stay
>positive. Does it ever get easier to eat, talk,
>smile, brush, floss??
>
>Thanks everyone, I love this forum.

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