I can't believe this is happening to me
By fufurinha
@fufurinha (11930)
Portugal
November 26, 2016 1:05pm CST
I was so happy because last week I removed my braces and now... I have to wear removal braces for at least one month and a half.
And this is absolutely terrible. It gets full of saliva and it is hard to speak with this in my mouth.
I can only take it to eat. I have to wear it night and day, 24 hours per day.
Could this be any worse?
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9 responses
@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Nov 16
Yes, a life of embarrassment and isolation because your teeth aren't what you'd like them to be. This will only be going on for another month or so and then you will have attractive, straight teeth for the rest of your days.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Nov 16
@fufurinha ....Oh, how long do you have to wear them all total then?
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
28 Nov 16
@celticeagle I have no idea. But I know some friends that still use it at night, it has been more than a year.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
But after that month I'll still have to wear them at night
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
27 Nov 16
Just look at it as short term pain for long term gain
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
It's not short term, at least 1 month and half wearing this 24 hours a day
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
@Mike197602 I really hope so, it would be a good sign.
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You've got your teeth for another 50 or 60 years
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
26 Nov 16
Hehe you'll get the hang of retainers shortly after :)
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby i really really hope so. otherwise it will be difficult to wear this all day
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@RasmaSandra (98129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Nov 16
I went through braces too. I had to wear a retainer for awhile after the braces came off. It is not pleasant but afterward you'll have great teeth. Speak slowly and don't think about it so much.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
It is really hard to speak with this. i am still getting used to it :(
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Nov 16
I really hope so. Because this is not good at all
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Nov 16
@imravi let's wait one week and see how this goes
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@prabir12345 (530)
• India
27 Nov 16
Yrs I understand you are passing a difficult time. But for a few days don't take tension. You will be ok soon.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
@prabir12345 I have to get used to it. I have only been with them for one day now
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@prabir12345 (530)
• India
27 Nov 16
@fufurinha I am so sorry. Please wait a few days. What your doctor told you
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@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
27 Nov 16
That's normal procedure for braces... it seems difficult at first but you'll get the hang of it soon... just think how pretty your straight teeth are now and you want them to stay beautiful - that's what the retainer is for, preventing the teeth from going crooked again because they can still move after the braces are off and I'm sure you don't want that to happen after all the time and expenses you've sacrificed wearing braces...
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@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
28 Nov 16
@fufurinha No, it's not too bad... you'll get used to it... My son had to go through the same, and after the initial 6-week 24/7 he continued to wear the retainers at night for a couple of years - I've never heard him complaining...
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
28 Nov 16
@sishy7 really? he didn't complain? was he able to speak correctly?
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Nov 16
I know that this is absolutely necessary, but this is really bad!!!
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@AutumnSnow (4583)
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26 Nov 16
Im so sorry you are having to deal with this. Can you maybe ask your dentist if there is something that can help?
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Nov 16
@Jenning Thank you for your words. It is good to feel support
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