Adult Braces Experience

funkey_monkey · 17-03-2013 11:03PM

Signed up for mine. Awaiting confirmation of when I get them. Totally nervous as I am getting the full metal braces.

tatabubbly · 18-03-2013 03:17PM

same as myself funky.. mine are going on the 19th... bricking it now.. less than a month to go!

Lovbnmoma · 19-03-2013 09:34AM

I got my bracket fixed on Friday and he said that it wouldnt have slowed down the progress so im delighted. I only have them two weeks now and the movement is just amazing. Im so glad I got them now. I had my first night out with them and to be honest hardly anyone noticed them!

paulers06 · 31-03-2013 02:23PM

Getting my 6 month smile braces on Tuesday. Can't wait to get the treatment started. Sooner they go on the sooner they come off!!

Had train tracks 15 years ago and remember my mouth being in bits after. Not looking forward to the mouth ulcers...or six months without red wine!!

Glad to hear they're working out so well for you Lovbnmoma. Have you been taking pictures of the progress? Must remember to take some before pics or my own.

jimmer123 · 08-05-2013 02:19PM

I now have an overbite LOVING IT

next visit powerchains go on and the gaps shall start to disappear

funkey_monkey · 08-05-2013 11:12PM

Still waiting for the referral back for them...

flutegirl · 09-05-2013 11:22PM

Lovbnmoma wrote: »

I got my bracket fixed on Friday and he said that it wouldnt have slowed down the progress so im delighted. I only have them two weeks now and the movement is just amazing. Im so glad I got them now. I had my first night out with them and to be honest hardly anyone noticed them!

Anything I need to bite into I eat with a knife and fork, even sandwiches! Anything crunchy I break/cut into small pieces, or avoid if I'm gonna run into trouble. Don't want any of those suckers pinging off!

Lovbnmoma · 13-05-2013 08:21AM

Yeah I have started to eat with knife and fork now for everything too! Learned my lesson although the dentist said that it could be the surface of my teeth, sometimes the cement doesnt stick too well on some teeth so he reckons thats why my bracket came off. He put the bottom on there on Saturday, im in agony with them and also with a massive mouth ulcer right in front of the bottom braces. Dont think I have ever had such a bad one.
My top teeth have moved so much they look so straight now, I still have to get them tightened for the first time too in two weeks. How is everyone else getting on?

20-05-2013 03:21PM

My ortho said today I'll be getting them off at my next appointment

Was supposed to be getting the top brace off first...but now getting the top and bottom off! Beginning of July. I have an appointment booked to get them off and then getting my retainer fitted later that day! Exciting.

paulers06 · 21-05-2013 03:59PM

Wow! That's great news. Just had my second adjustment. Are you going to get any sort of whitening done?

funkey_monkey · 28-05-2013 07:39PM

Guys, I'll be getting mine in a few months now. How are you managing dental hygiene? I believe that you can't use floss anyone, so what are you doing?

paulers06 · 29-05-2013 01:33PM

I got a Waterpik. It's a water flosser and they sell them in boots. I find it amazing. I use it before brushing my teeth and it dislodges all the bits of food stuck in my braces. My dentist also commented on how healthy my gums are now which I attribute to the Waterpik

funkey_monkey · 29-05-2013 01:49PM

Which waterpik did you opt for? Do you take it to work?

paulers06 · 29-05-2013 02:01PM

I got the Nano. It plugs into the shaver socket on the light so don't bring it to work. I usually only use it before I brush my teeth at night. Would love one I could bring to work for after lunch

funkey_monkey · 29-05-2013 04:05PM

There is a battery powered one which charges up but the reviews on amazon mentioned something about a poor switch.

31-05-2013 01:45AM

You can use floss...Superfloss! The ends are pointy so it threads easily. Waterpicks alone aren't enough.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 31-05-2013 07:44AM

TePe brushes are good, or any bottle brush type device. Waterpicks are good but messy. Personally i prefer the ones with a big reservoir not the hand-held ones.

funkey_monkey · 31-05-2013 11:06PM

Waterpiks are getting poor reviews on Amazon. The panasonic ones get a better rating.

Yes, I could sue floss or TePe, but I never used them before so I can't see myself keeping it up and superfloss looks like a lot of hassle for me. If the electric ones work I'd prefer to purchase one of them and save time. Refilling and mess are not really a massive concern for me. I just want something that I know I could continuously use and I don't see the solution for me being floss.

jimmer123 · 06-06-2013 09:51AM

Power chains OUCH....Bit confused my ortho said he couldnt close the gaps until the next visit when he puts on my lowers....but he put a power chain across my top teeth where the gaps are???

01-07-2013 01:38PM

Woot! Got them off

Delighted.

Almost 19 months in total. Still must build up one tooth that is chipped...and getting my retainer later today.

This was them before!

who_me · 01-07-2013 01:48PM

Wow, looks great.

I'm thinking about this (at age 40), but very squeamish about any dental work. It's just my front two teeth are problematic (one is slightly inward, the other slightly outward), but I already have one tooth missing on either side so no extractions would be needed, i.e. the front 6 teeth on top would need realigning, with an existing gap on either side behind these. I'm hoping that makes it simpler/less painful/cheaper.

When I went to the dentist, they passed me to onto experts in the UK, and they said I've a slight over-bite and need the lower jaw re-aligned to improve my bite (you can imagine my response to that!) If I could straighten the front two teeth on the top, I'd be well happy.

01-07-2013 03:07PM

who_me wrote: »

Wow, looks great.

I'm thinking about this (at age 40), but very squeamish about any dental work. It's just my front two teeth are problematic (one is slightly inward, the other slightly outward), but I already have one tooth missing on either side so no extractions would be needed, i.e. the front 6 teeth on top would need realigning, with an existing gap on either side behind these. I'm hoping that makes it simpler/less painful/cheaper.

When I went to the dentist, they passed me to onto experts in the UK, and they said I've a slight over-bite and need the lower jaw re-aligned to improve my bite (you can imagine my response to that!) If I could straighten the front two teeth on the top, I'd be well happy.

A dentist in Ireland passed you on to an expert in the UK or were you in the UK anyway??!!

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 01-07-2013 08:15PM

Lia_lia wrote: »

Woot! Got them off

Congratulations, a smile to be proud of. Look after it.

flutegirl · 01-07-2013 09:02PM

They look awesome, congratulations. Got mine off 4 weeks back and still can't get used to them. Automatically avoiding certain foods as brain still thinks braces are on!

Was well worth getting them done

tatabubbly · 01-07-2013 09:22PM

They look awesome lia!

I'm gonna say something about my braces. Yup its fab my teeth look straigher.. But the last day at my tightening I got a bit pissed off with the orthodontist.. I'm skrimping pennies together to pay for us and I was in and out in 5 minutes.. But when I asked what intradental brushes would be best and what size should I buy his answer was whatever you think... Annoyed me...

paulers06 · 02-07-2013 10:26AM

tatabubbly wrote: »

They look awesome lia!

I'm gonna say something about my braces. Yup its fab my teeth look straigher.. But the last day at my tightening I got a bit pissed off with the orthodontist.. I'm skrimping pennies together to pay for us and I was in and out in 5 minutes.. But when I asked what intradental brushes would be best and what size should I buy his answer was whatever you think... Annoyed me...

It's so frustrating isn't it? I hand over €250 every 4 weeks and I'm often in and out in 15 mins. I know this is the norm but still! I feel like I should get more time for my money!

billy2012 · 02-07-2013 10:36AM

Wow...braces are expensive. Considering how expensive they are, would people not consider Implants or Veneers?

I need work on my front teeth, I have gaps and a deformed tooth but I don't like the idea of having to wear braces for years.

helimachoptor · 02-07-2013 10:49AM

billy2012 wrote: »

Wow...braces are expensive. Considering how expensive they are, would people not consider Implants or Veneers?

I need work on my front teeth, I have gaps and a deformed tooth but I don't like the idea of having to wear braces for years.

Keeping your own teeth is a lot better than the other options.

Implants are for life, braces are for a couple of years and tbh with some many adults now getting them nobody bats an eyelid

paulers06 · 02-07-2013 11:34AM

helimachoptor wrote: »

with some many adults now getting them nobody bats an eyelid

You're dead right. I don't know why I was so worried about how they would look. Nobody else notices or gives a crap about my teeth! I was obviously very self involved and self conscious to think that everybody would be concerned about them

jimmer123 · 02-07-2013 03:30PM

Got the bottom braces on this morning. Great to finally have the full set but my God the pain of them OUCH

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