tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post3057164151674067884..comments2023-06-23T06:10:22.324-07:00Comments on My Tin Grin: Life with Adult Braces: It's day #4 and I hurt!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05500023854857199261noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-87164067945040814202012-04-07T13:13:12.481-07:002012-04-07T13:13:12.481-07:00You are probably finished with your braces now. H...You are probably finished with your braces now. Here it is 2012, and I just finished up. Hope your experience went okay. Mine did not. I pretty much had problems from beginning to end. Don't know how I made it. Now, I am even struggling with the retainer. Hate to say it, but for me, an older adult, it was not worth it. I am probably an exception, but I really cannot see how orthodon. can expect people, esp. adults who already have a lot of stress in their lives, to put up with all of that discomfort. I couldn't even begin to wear my rubber bands or elastics at night, yet they seem to think everyone should be able to do that.CAveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469215130755981257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-12794236955743815782010-08-11T20:26:44.073-07:002010-08-11T20:26:44.073-07:00Hi, Amy! I can totally relate on how you must have...Hi, Amy! I can totally relate on how you must have felt during the first days of you wearing your braces. I used to have braces too, and the pain is just excruciating for me. But I'm glad that it's over now and I'm very much happy with the result! The gentle orthodontist was explaining everything to me which I find really helpful. He was highly recommended by my trusted <a href="http://thegoodlettsvilledentist.com/" rel="nofollow">dentist, Nashville</a> based. During my regular dental checkup, I've actually befriended many friendly <a href="http://thegoodlettsvilledentist.com/dental_services.html" rel="nofollow">dentists. Hendersonville, TN</a>, surely have a lot of interesting places to offer to its visiting tourists. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your dental experience!Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365366365913752446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-58152951183970483602010-08-11T19:28:05.856-07:002010-08-11T19:28:05.856-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365366365913752446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-50352996321814219412008-09-17T11:18:00.000-07:002008-09-17T11:18:00.000-07:00So what ever happened?So what ever happened?Zucchini Breathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064779292183692168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-90647943586511821582007-10-11T12:40:00.000-07:002007-10-11T12:40:00.000-07:00Looove the use of the word 'paradise.' Ha! Let me...Looove the use of the word 'paradise.' Ha! Let me know how the gel works out. I'm totally curious.Steph & Steve Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052314409279254737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-28806900615283525492007-06-14T08:23:00.000-07:002007-06-14T08:23:00.000-07:00I still get some sores (I have two now in the back...I still get some sores (I have two now in the back) and they're just kind of this annoying thing but you just adjust. It's like you get used to music (ok, maybe noise) in the background. I don't even bother with the Kanka anymore. Hope you're feeling better!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364411316892804132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-75306810479940936912007-06-12T20:19:00.000-07:002007-06-12T20:19:00.000-07:00Go Amy! I am glad you took the Ortho plunge, it wi...Go Amy! I am glad you took the Ortho plunge, it will pay off and you will be soo happy you did. I am 3 weeks into braces and like Erin said, you should see some relief real soon. I think after about a week my cheeks felt like they built up a tolerance to the braces. I rarely put wax on anymore. I am so proud of my cheeks, hehe. Anyway, I will follow your progress too, and yes, you need lots of pics! Chow! :)#)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445088734820036898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001211411870949647.post-27744732383665687602007-06-09T22:52:00.000-07:002007-06-09T22:52:00.000-07:00Hi Amy! Looking forward to reading about your adve...Hi Amy! Looking forward to reading about your adventure as you progress. A few quick things because I relate SO MUCH to the pain you're feeling. I had a really, really hard time with all of that my first few months.<BR/><BR/>- I wouldn't avoid the ibuprofen altogether maybe. I had never heard of it inhibiting movement. I will tell you that it usually helped me quite a bit with pain and if you're just taking it for a few days, it shouldn't be a big deal.<BR/><BR/>- Bite wafers: I don't have any but when I switched orthodontists last year, they said that biting on stuff after an adjustment helps ease pain. I was like, "Huh??" My previous orthodontist never said anything. Sure enough, biting on stuff DOES help! You can try sugar-free gums like Trident (I think that's the brand) or really anything. I've even bitten down on toothpicks!! It hurts pretty bad at first and after a few minutes, it feels so much better!<BR/><BR/>- I highly recommend Kanka for cheek sores caused by the brackets. It's better than Orajel or anything like that. (Get the brown stuff, not the Kanka brush stick -- it works a lot better.) Kanka was my best friend sometimes! Hang in there because it DOES GET BETTER! It's rough and it can take a bit, but watch how your wire starts straightening out and your teeth start moving because it's very cool and motivating.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364411316892804132noreply@blogger.com