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  1. 12-17-2011, 02:07 PM #1
    ihatemybraces
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    Just got my braces on the other day

    Finally after about 10 years of putting it off I decided to get braces. It took 2 months for all the consultations, scans and moulds etc. and they were installed on Wednesday 14th December 2011. I got clear braces with a metal wire on top and bottom. I have to wear them for around 20 months.

    Verdict = I absolutely hate them

    ...but they are going to be worth it in the end... I hope.

    After the braces come off I have to wear fixed retainers for top and bottom. Then finally need a permanent retainer on the bottom.

    I was a little bit annoyed to be told I would need a permanent retainer, but from what I've read from others, they seem to be happy with it.

    The one thing i didn't even realise is that I can't eat any hard foods properly which is getting me down a bit :-(






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  2. 12-20-2011, 03:27 PM #2
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    Just posted on my blog if anyone is interested.






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  3. 12-21-2011, 11:46 PM #3
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    Im in your SAME position! I am 25 now and got my braces in on November 30th. Wires were in on December 5th. 4 teeth were extracted on the 12th. I cried myself to sleep for the first couple weeks and after the extractions wondering what I got myself into. I am terrified that if this doesn't turn out wonderful, I will have regretted this decision for the rest of my life. I hate braces. All I have to say is, this better have been worth it.



    The Crime: Protruding upper canine, upper and lower crowding.
    Sentence: 2 years
    Fine: $4,100
    First day with brackets: 12/05/2011. 4 Extractions: 12/12/11. 1st Adjustment: 01/04/12. 2nd Adjustment: 2/15/12 Pulling the canine down. 3rd Adjustment 3/28/12 (canine's in the wire, and pulled into position!). 4th adjustment: 5/16/2012 (closing the gaps!)
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  4. 12-22-2011, 08:37 AM #4
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    woow.. I just got mine today and ..I hope it doesn't turn out to be as bad as you experienced


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  5. 12-22-2011, 03:23 PM #5
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    I felt like crying the first few days when I got them, but I didn't. My teeth really weren't that crooked, they were not even noticeable to anyone other than myself. Luckily I didn't have to have any teeth extracted.

    The pain has subsided for now, I still don't like the fact that I can't really eat food properly, it takes me three times longer than usual. Also I have to brush my teeth 3 times a day which I wouldn't be bothered about normally, but instead of taking 5-10 mins it now takes over half an hour each time!

    I know I'm moaning, but I think I need to do that to get it out of my system! Lol!

    ps Don't worry Narco and Makros, I just keep telling myself, the time will go quickly :-)
    Last edited by ihatemybraces; 12-22-2011 at 03:26 PM.






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