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

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Cap'n Nemo

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Date Posted: 22:02:07 07/01/04 Thu
In reply to: Melody 's message, "New Braces...OUCH!!!" on 21:56:18 06/30/04 Wed

I admire any adult who has the courage to get braces and take a positive step--not easy to do--toward better dental health and appearance. Braces are a long road and not a quick fix.

I take it a day at a time--literally. It is too hard to think about the long haul ahead (I've been in braces a month only) and the adjustments and appliances and associated pain and suffering. But I am convinced that in the end, it is worth it, as those who are nearing the end of orthodontic treatment tell us.

Hang in there! I love your apt expression that your mouth feels like a "train wreck". I have only been at this forum about two months, but really like the folks here and the support of other adults going thru the same thing.

>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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Subject	Author	Date
Re: New Braces...OUCH!!!	Melody	23:13:47 07/01/04 Thu

Re: New Braces...OUCH!!!	Micki	18:39:46 07/02/04 Fri