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Adult Braces: 2 Month Update.


Hi Guys! Just a wee post to let you's know how I've been getting on since my braces were tightened. They were tightened 2 weeks ago and I've had my braces on now for 2 months! It's crazy that it has been 2 months already...

Here are some pictures that were taken today...


Left side

 Right side

My teeth are looking really straight from the front but one tooth is slightly longer than the other 😂 My dentist will use filler to make them the same length. This has happened because of the way my teeth crossed over each other. 

I have a lot of gaps in between my teeth at the sides from how my teeth have been moving. As they continue to move, the gaps will close. 

I have experienced more pain since the braces were tightened. My teeth feel loose and the gums feel tender. Sometimes it's sore to brush my teeth! I assume this is just from the teeth moving. I have found that I can't bite down into any food...even soft foods. I tried to eat a cupcake last week and struggled to bite into it. I had a wrap for my lunch today and had to break it apart with my hands because it was too sore to bite into! Everything needs cut up! I can't wait until my braces are off and I can bite into any food...like a big burger!! 😂

My gums/teeth have been particularly sore where the power chain is closing the gaps on each side. Bonjela is a life saver for this. Completely numbs it! 

The wires have been cutting at my mouth again. Seems to be as the teeth move, the wires find new places to cut!! This has caused a few ulcers... Iglu sorts them out though! For some reason I can't get the hang of using dental wax... I can never get it to stay on so I'm having to put up with the wires digging into my cheeks.... If you have any tips on dental wax or any other remedies please share them!

That's all for now!😊
Until next time....

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