Bracing for Change

[Smiley1]

Hello everyone, I'm 25 yrs old and I just got bonded today. I was so nervous because I didn't know what to expect, but so far so good. The biggest issue for the ortho was trying to get the elastic spacers in. But my teeth are so close together that they had to use the metal spacers... I don't really feel any pain or pressure like I've been reading about... I go back in 2 weeks for the completion. I will be paying for my braces out of pocket so these have no choice but to work LOL. I am really looking forward to chatting with any and all of you...Until next time
Enjoy YOur Day

[Sunny]

Great things have started for you Smiley!

My treatment started at age 47 and I'm also paying for my treatment. My ortho is doing a great job, as my teeth are not happy with the idea of moving and putting up 'stops' at every opportunity. This means my progress has been slower than expected, but in return I know the roots of my teeth are excellent (they're long and strong) and best of all ... I continue to have progress!

Great you don't feel any pain or pressure, as I've been like that for 2 1/2 years. My ortho told me this wasn't a painful process for most people ... just bad advertising from years ago ... but I still found that hard to believe. Fortunately for me ... he was spot on the truth!

All the best for getting the rest of your work starting in two weeks time.

Take great care of your mouth!

[Smiley1]

Hello Sunny, thanks for the kind words... So it's day 2 and my only issue with the braces and spacers is my eating seems very limited. I can barely chew so I must swallow most of my food. Did you have this problem? I may have to call my ortho soon because it appears that one of my spacers are a little loose...
Why did you wait so long to get braced? if you don't mind my asking

[Sunny]

Smiley I never had spacers, as my ortho puts buccal molar brackets on the molars instead of bands, so I can't relate to the spacers.

Food ... I ate soft food for a few days, but I enjoy food too long to remain like that. I found that I could chew using my molars, and within a week I was back to eating as I've always done. This hasn't changed, and I eat as I did pre braces.

Why did you wait so long to get braced? if

I don't mind you asking at all. I was told at 20 I need to have an impacted canine sorted, but I was too busy too listen. Then in my 30's I started having jaw pain, but everytime it was investigated and it got to talk about ortho treatment, I never went back for another consult. I think I was scared ... not sure what of, but that's the only explanation I have. Adults with braces in Australia is still rare, and this didn't help.

In 2005 I went to a new dentist (after another interstate move) and he was very concerned when he was checking my mouth to replace a filling that had fallen out. He recommended I see an ortho asap and I did. The guy I saw was amazing ... his attitude was so caring and I felt very comfortable with him. ... and the rest is history!

Here's to your eating improving and day 3 onwards being good days!