7/31/12 Rubberbands & Frustrations Again!

Hello to all,

I sent a text to my orthodontist last night to ask about the rubberbands. Now when I put them on, they are so tight that I feel like I'm clenching my jaws and it makes them and my head hurt. I know they say that I can leave them off for awhile, but I would have to leave them off for a long time to get rid of the pain. I haven't heard back from him yet today. If I don't hear from him by noon or so, I'll call the office and see what the recommend. I really just wish it was all over with. I'm not sorry that I got them, but can't wait to get them off. If they tell me that I have to have them on longer than December or January, I'm going to tell them to take them off any way. I guess at this point I would tell any adult who is considering braces to think long and hard about getting them.

Take care and have a great day!

7/28/12 Tired of Rubberbands

For some reason the past few days, when I put rubberbands on after they've been off for any amount of time, I feel like I've had my jaw wired shut. I really dislike how it feels. It's kind of like I'm grinding my teeth all of the time. Sometimes it really feels like I've got something pulling on my bottom teeth all of the time, especially on the right. If it continues, I'll send my orthodontist a text message to see if it's normal. My next appointment isn't until the 23rd of August. I'm normally a patient person, but with so much going on, getting ready to go back to work and my oldest son going into the Navy, I'm just not very patient right now! I'm sure I'll survive!

Take care and have a great weekend!!

07/22/12 Vacation & Braces

Hello to all,

I'm sorry I haven't posted anything lately. We've been on vacation! It was great to see my family and our grand kids. Wow do they grow every year. We also went camping and fishing about 4 hours from home. Caught a few fish, wish we'd have caught more. Still it was fun!

Not much new on the braces front. Now that I know that I'll only have 3 or 4 more visits, I'm anxious for it to all be over. I'm still wearing my rubberbands. I've ben wondering once I get my braces off and get my retainer, how they will keep my teeth together so that I won't get an open bite again. I'll ask them at my next visit on August 23rd and will let you know.

Back to the unpacking and laundry. Take care and have a great day!

7/5/12 Apple, Chicken and Ribs

I keep thinking about my last appointment and how hopefully I will still get my braces off early. I forgot to tell you that I reiterated to the orthodontist that there was no way I would do a permanent retainer. I also keep thinking about all the things I'll be able to eat once I get my braces off. I can eat apples, but have to cut them into small pieces. I can eat chicken if I cut it off the bones. Ribs, are a bit more difficult as there isn't much to cut off the bone. Add to the list carrots. I can't eat them unless they're cooked, grated or cut into very small pieces. There's also popcorn, caramel... The list goes on. When I was 10 and had braces, I didn't care about all the food I couldn't eat. It sure is different now. I go to the grocery store still and say I can't eat this, I can't eat that... I'm looking forward to being able to eat everything again!

Take care and have a great day!