metal mouth

[co_cutthroat]

Right. So, the deed is done. Or at least begun. I have brackets on all but seven of my teeth, and archwires connecting those brackets. My last molars, upper/lower, both sides, do not have brackets yet. The orthodontist said we'll put those on after four or five adjustments. The other three without brackets are the doomed teeth. I have a referral

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[madeofmeat]

Ooh, that's an interesting question. I want to think that the cheekpads would be too high up to matter, but who knows?

Anyway, I remember my own ordeal, and I wish you maximum patience with the flossing chore, and I warn you away from citrus. Keep some wax around in case an anchor comes loose (unlikely, but it can happen). Go Tigers! And by "Tigers," I mean "your teeth to the right places."

[co_cutthroat]

Just rode for the first time, with no apparent ill effects. Yay! I was in quite a bit of pain Thursday night and Friday. It's slacked off a bit, but it's still ouchy enough that I'm going to stick with soup and yogurt for a while. :D

[co_cutthroat]

And yes, flossing is a BITCH. Not only does it take what feels like an hour, but I have to open my mouth wide enough to get my fat fingers in there, which causes my lips to put pressure on my teeth and it HURTS.

[madeofmeat]

Did they give you one of those skinny toothbrushes with the .17 riflebore cleaner on the end?