Hi Coco, I know exactly what you mean. I had braces about 9 years ago. I cried when I saw them on. Plus, I cried again when I showed them to a guy I was seeing back then. Your teeth are going to feel tender for a few days everytime you go to the ortho to get the braces tightened. I remember eating was not very convenient during these days. & just to assure you, the weird feeling in your mouth will go away. You'll get used to them. Plus, when its time to take them off, you'll also feel weird for a few days. The pain, cuts in your inner lip every now and then, tenderness, plus the not so great look of them for a couple of years is WORTH IT. The end result is A GREAT SMILE. Just make sure your ortho is a good one....You don't want to end up with TMJ problems. I've become an expert about this unfortunately!! Good luck with your new braces :)
Hi Dareen, thanks for visiting my blog and sharing your experience, and for the encouraging words. I appreciate that a lot! I guess I'm lucky I don't have a boyfriend to worry about showing him my "Ugly Betty" look lol It's gonna take some getting used to these suckers on my teeth, scratching the inside of my mouth. However, I must admit, I have a great orthodontist (and great to look at too) and his staff is fantastic. You should see the home care they gave me, including some wax stuff that I can stick on the metals that scratch too much. Of course they only last the period between brushes but at least he thought of that and they make a big difference. What are the TMJ problems? And BTW, I'm in Toronto, where are you?
AM, Doha, Claude, thank you too for the cheers and encouragements!
Bonjour Claude, welcome my friend! You made me blush with your sweet comments, merci :)
Thanks Chloe (they call me Chloe here sometimes too, when they can't say Clo!!)
So far my experience has not been too peachy. After the sore teeth, headaches and pain the first 10 days, it's discomfort all the way. I still can't bite on the front teeth and stick to processed "baby" food (how I wish we had Cerelac here lol). The worst part is the damn pins that stick in my mouth, it's like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! you know what I mean of course; and I already "ate" one box of wax. Yalla, on the bright side, at least I'm loosing weight with the loss of my appetite lol
Congratulations Coco, be patient with your braces and never underestimate the power of a little knife, especially when you're eating apples! i gave my dentist headaches, he had to repair them so much, lol.
Mabrook and good luck! I'm supposed to wear braces too, but I still haven't summoned enough courage to do it~ Haven't gotten myself yet to go have those X-rays before I visit my orthodontist again... Bass inti shajja3tini halla2!
Hi bodhisattva, how did you guess I'm using the knife to cut apples? Thank God at my office they're not too worried about safety and terrorism lol Thanks for your input. I had no idea apples might harm the braces, I'll be careful ;)
Delirious, ooops! Don't let the update discourage you. All you have to know from this horrible story is that for teeth extraction, take the full anesthesia. It's more pleasant this way. Ana tlo3et 7mara w fakakret enno el laughing gas will be enough, or actually work! Bass seriously, go for it girl. The end result is worth it, sadd2ineh. Let me know what happens with you.
Hi Coco, Keefik? Well, I see how you are doing :) God, reading over your post brought back so many memories....the tender teeth...not being able to chew anything. Forget the idea of biting into a sandwich girl....That is too painful. Bes wala yhimmik!! The end result will be worth all the pain & frustration you are going through. :) Keep us updated..and maybe in a couple of months, you can post a pic of the progress!! Hope all is well! How is the weather in Toronto?
Walla it's quite an experience I tell you, more than I bargained for, or maybe I wasn't fully aware of the impact braces will have on my life.
Thanks for checking on me, seriously hearing other experiences makes me feel much better. I think of what you wrote me earlier every time I feel the pins sticking inside my mouth, I dare not look at the damage anymore but as you said I got used to it and can handle it better now. Masalan, when I drink water, I pinch my cheek out; and I'm making great use of the wax for the pins in the front when I need to enjoy my meal.
I will definitely post updated pictures soon, and keep updating the post. It's becoming like a journal I guess.
Toronto has been great so far. This week's temperatures (mid December) are above zero, no snow so far, so Coco is very happy :) Not dreaming of a white Christmas, that's for sure lol
Hi Coco,
I know exactly what you mean. I had braces about 9 years ago. I cried when I saw them on. Plus, I cried again when I showed them to a guy I was seeing back then. Your teeth are going to feel tender for a few days everytime you go to the ortho to get the braces tightened. I remember eating was not very convenient during these days. & just to assure you, the weird feeling in your mouth will go away. You'll get used to them. Plus, when its time to take them off, you'll also feel weird for a few days. The pain, cuts in your inner lip every now and then, tenderness, plus the not so great look of them for a couple of years is WORTH IT. The end result is A GREAT SMILE. Just make sure your ortho is a good one....You don't want to end up with TMJ problems. I've become an expert about this unfortunately!! Good luck with your new braces :)
AM said...
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Mabrouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk!
The bigger mabrouk will be in a couple of years inshallah, they will pass :D
doha said...
Ow ,may God be with u
:))
cg said...
bonjour Coco, Wow! you look even younger :-). You know that some guys like girls with braces....
2 years is not that long for having the smile you always wanted to have.
claude
Coco said...
Hi Dareen, thanks for visiting my blog and sharing your experience, and for the encouraging words. I appreciate that a lot! I guess I'm lucky I don't have a boyfriend to worry about showing him my "Ugly Betty" look lol
It's gonna take some getting used to these suckers on my teeth, scratching the inside of my mouth. However, I must admit, I have a great orthodontist (and great to look at too) and his staff is fantastic. You should see the home care they gave me, including some wax stuff that I can stick on the metals that scratch too much. Of course they only last the period between brushes but at least he thought of that and they make a big difference. What are the TMJ problems? And BTW, I'm in Toronto, where are you?
AM, Doha, Claude, thank you too for the cheers and encouragements!
Bonjour Claude, welcome my friend! You made me blush with your sweet comments, merci :)
Chloe said...
:) i had some on a few years ago, its gonna be a great experience (seriously!)..enjoy :)
Coco said...
Thanks Chloe
(they call me Chloe here sometimes too, when they can't say Clo!!)
So far my experience has not been too peachy. After the sore teeth, headaches and pain the first 10 days, it's discomfort all the way. I still can't bite on the front teeth and stick to processed "baby" food (how I wish we had Cerelac here lol). The worst part is the damn pins that stick in my mouth, it's like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! you know what I mean of course; and I already "ate" one box of wax.
Yalla, on the bright side, at least I'm loosing weight with the loss of my appetite lol
bodhisattva said...
Congratulations Coco, be patient with your braces and never underestimate the power of a little knife, especially when you're eating apples! i gave my dentist headaches, he had to repair them so much, lol.
Be Happy :)
and smile now
Delirious said...
Mabrook and good luck!
I'm supposed to wear braces too, but I still haven't summoned enough courage to do it~
Haven't gotten myself yet to go have those X-rays before I visit my orthodontist again... Bass inti shajja3tini halla2!
Coco said...
Hi bodhisattva, how did you guess I'm using the knife to cut apples? Thank God at my office they're not too worried about safety and terrorism lol Thanks for your input. I had no idea apples might harm the braces, I'll be careful ;)
Delirious, ooops! Don't let the update discourage you. All you have to know from this horrible story is that for teeth extraction, take the full anesthesia. It's more pleasant this way. Ana tlo3et 7mara w fakakret enno el laughing gas will be enough, or actually work!
Bass seriously, go for it girl. The end result is worth it, sadd2ineh. Let me know what happens with you.
Dareen said...
Hi Coco,
Keefik? Well, I see how you are doing :) God, reading over your post brought back so many memories....the tender teeth...not being able to chew anything. Forget the idea of biting into a sandwich girl....That is too painful. Bes wala yhimmik!! The end result will be worth all the pain & frustration you are going through. :) Keep us updated..and maybe in a couple of months, you can post a pic of the progress!! Hope all is well! How is the weather in Toronto?
Coco said...
Hi Dareen :)
Walla it's quite an experience I tell you, more than I bargained for, or maybe I wasn't fully aware of the impact braces will have on my life.
Thanks for checking on me, seriously hearing other experiences makes me feel much better. I think of what you wrote me earlier every time I feel the pins sticking inside my mouth, I dare not look at the damage anymore but as you said I got used to it and can handle it better now. Masalan, when I drink water, I pinch my cheek out; and I'm making great use of the wax for the pins in the front when I need to enjoy my meal.
I will definitely post updated pictures soon, and keep updating the post. It's becoming like a journal I guess.
Toronto has been great so far. This week's temperatures (mid December) are above zero, no snow so far, so Coco is very happy :) Not dreaming of a white Christmas, that's for sure lol