lisao43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hi there, Sorry I haven't done a video or you would have been filled in. The elastics were removed at my Nov'08 adjustment. I guess I was too compliant, something was happening too fast, not sure. I expect to get them back on next Thurs.(Unfortunately)You may expect to get some headaches if you are already prone to them. Good luck to you...

JessJess82 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hey Lisa. Just curious to see how your elastics are doing. Is it still painful? Do you get used to it like the braces? I get mine on my next visit (02/16/09 and I'm just wanting to be prepared since I am a headache/migraine sufferer. I am not looking forward to them! How's your treatment going?

purplepeep12 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i never really had headaches but it did hurt for the first couple of days and i never had a runny nose either

deltasushi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i just got a power chain on my front teeth on my 1st adjustment!!! lol any ways i hope you get your braces off soon

GirlsSoBored (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

UGH. ive had to use rubbberbands before.. they gave me major headaches too. at first i only wore them to sleep but then i wore they all the time because i wanted to get rid of my braces sooner. & WOW! your teeth are really improving very fast!

ihavebraces83 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

So this is your first month with elastics, huh? I have had them for about 5 straight (no pun intended) appointments. I am having to wear 4 elastics at the moment, and I thought it would be appropriate to use orange for halloween. As a 30ish woman, I guess I can have some fun with it. Have you ever thought about taking video of your appointment at the ortho? I have videos of when I got my braces on (with that horrible lip stretcher) but I am too ashamed to put them on youtube.

lisao43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Well, my elastics have been a little different than that. I just recently had my bottom wire traded for the larger wire and then my elastics were changed to the heavier size as well. I have not had this feeling yet! It's been quite difficult. At night, I feel like my teeth are falling out of my mouth! I will be posting another video on this tomorrow or Tuesday. Glad to hear you're having an easier time than me.

WebkinzLover93 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I just got my elastics today. My teeth are a little sore but not that bad. Definitely not as bad as when I first got my braces! I hope you're getting used to them.

lisao43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I agree, it's hard to keep up with the videos, but I thought I saw one of yours while you were in your car??!! They don't have to be lengthy, just informative. I have been trying to follow your type of braces, so I'm personally interested in your progress. If you've been watching my videos, you know I have struggled. I have a helper though and that makes a difference in keeping up with them. Good luck....

lisao43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for the comment, and by the way I HATE MY HAIR!! Glad to get a compliment, there are those days when you just want to chop it off and start all over. Been growing it for longer than I"ve had braces!! Both are challenging.......