Ok, so I'm going to be 28 on the 26th, but I just got my first set of braces yesterday. So far, THEY SUCK. I basically feel like someone punched me in the mouth. My lips are protruding and everything is sore. Eating is great fun. I picked tortilla out of my braces for about 30 mins last night. Gross. And on top of it all, I got the clear ones, so I have to avoid a TON of foods and drinks that can stain them. SUCK. Any advice on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, I am going through this for more than cosmetic reasons. My top jaw is all screwy and they're trying to correct it with braces to avoid BREAKING MY FRIGGIN' JAW and resetting it. ACK. But after the braces, I may still need surgery. No good.
Sympathize with me... please.
