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Day 10

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Zebstriped
, 11-19-2009 at 03:50 PM (242 Views)
Just a quick update that I'm on day 10 of my braces. The mouth is finally getting used to the wires and I'm not using as much wax as I was last week. I still bought 10 packages though, can't have enough of the stuff on hand!

Eating is still a bit difficult, I've found that with my top retainer my molars no longer touch. That leaves the front teeth to do all the chopping, and they are still a bit sore. I'm adapting by eating a lot of soups or using a knife and fork for harder foods, cutting everything into baby-sized bites.

Most frequently heard line is:
"Why did you get braces, your teeth look fine!"

I guess we are our own worst critics!
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  1. Sunny's Avatar
    Zeb this is a journey we decide on for many reasons and don't need to justify those reasons to anyone.

    It's great that you're beginning to feel better. Keep working at the chewing and here's to you feeling better each day!
  2. Zebstriped's Avatar
    Sunny, you are so inspirational with all of your positive comments and advice for us newbies!

    Chewing is much better this week as my front teeth are less sore...but all that will probably change as I have my first adjustment next week. Will post again then!