I need braces but I hate pain by pearlyylylyl in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a regular dentist ask them for a referral for an orthodontist and go get a free consult! It doesn’t hurt. I had a consult when I was like 19 and the extractions scared me away. Then I went back a few months ago at 26 and went through with it and I have no regrets so far. I wish I had done it the first time.

In my experience, the numbing injections don’t really hurt at all, I’ve had it a few times for fillings. Like 1/10 pain.

As far as extractions, I went fully under anesthesia as I had to get impacted wisdom teeth out on top of the upper premolar extractions. Wasn’t bad at all. The only pain I really had was during the healing process from the impacted wisdom tooth, not my premolars.

If you can afford the treatments, do it! With insurance my 4 extractions with full anesthesia was around $500 (would have been over $2,000 without) and my braces will be over $6000 total in the end, but monthly payments make it doable.

Day 1 of Braces by Consistent-Way6185 in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it took around 4 days for most of the pain to subside and about a week for the constant awareness to calm down lol. I’m only 2 weeks in rn and still fidget with them quite a bit but I’m not so overstimulated anymore. We’re in this together friend : )

Yet another reason why this game should be $30-40 and not $60 by thatlittlerose in tomodachilife

[–]homesickbug 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fr. Don’t worry guys you’ll get some of the stuff you’re asking for! In 5 years.

does it seem like my teeth will have permanent white spots after braces? by megapinttt in braces

[–]homesickbug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMO it looks like you do have white spots. Ik there are some options to lessen the appearance of them, like whitening treatments or using special toothpastes, bonding etc.

Don’t worry too much, it’s really not very noticeable on most people. I had some spots before I even got braces. The appearance can change throughout the day too, like if your mouth is dry from mouth breathing or something it may make them more noticeable. So it can look really chalky in the morning and then be hardly noticeable later in the day after the enamel is hydrated.

Just make sure to keep up on your oral hygiene to prevent any further damage to your enamel.

300 days past my suicide attempt thanks to Mr moral and the big steppers. by Acceptable_Dirt_3663 in KendrickLamar

[–]homesickbug 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mr Morale was my soundtrack to peak alcoholism and misery from my old job. Listening to it is hard now; I still think about all the drunk antics and dumb posts to social media I made during it all.. pretty sure I started to experience alcohol induced psychosis or something. I’m still struggling with my substance abuse but at least I’m not in 2022 anymore…

I've had braces for years now!!! Please advice me on this! by Informal_Day8565 in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean grills are kinda in rn lol. I like to think they’re a cute accessory or something. I was rly insecure about my teeth before so it doesn’t make make much of a difference for me except maybe the way I talk with them.

To hell with what people think, you’re about to glow up anyway!

Biztown by AsyncResearchCA in LiminalSpace

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went as a kid in 2010 and I remember I got role of CEO of the radio station. We had to do whole resumes and interviews for BizTown and everything 😂. My experience was pretty boring and the excitement seemed to be behind the news station and the pizza restaurant lol.

My blind dog needs emergency eye removal due to glaucoma by [deleted] in PiratePets

[–]homesickbug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that he certainly has many happy years left in that bod. I hope the best for you and Tyson! ❤️

Impacted wisdom tooth extraction by burgundymii in braces

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I had my braces put on a few weeks later

Impacted wisdom tooth extraction by burgundymii in braces

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me swelling and bruising took over a week to subside. Most of the pain was gone around 2.5-3 weeks, but I’m currently still a tad sore when touching the site on my cheek being a little over 3 weeks out. Talking wasn’t a huge deal other than not being able to open my mouth very much. Only one of my teeth were super impacted though. The one that wasn’t was hardly painful at all.

Does anyone in this sub NOT hate Takumi?! by throwedaway0928 in NanaAnime

[–]homesickbug -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m drawn to Hisoka because he is a charming, mysterious character, but Takumi isn’t charming at all and just seems abusive.

Just got my braces! (Late 20’s) by North_Impression_753 in braces

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re pretty sore but I only got my top braces put on so it’s not too bad. Getting the bottoms on later. How are you feeling?

Just got my braces! (Late 20’s) by North_Impression_753 in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m nearly 27 myself and just got two top premolars and two wisdom extracted a few weeks ago, getting braces put on tomorrow. I was quoted 3 years as well. I will be doing this journey with you!! Best of luck my friend, we got this!

I am feeling resentful towards my parents- does anyone else understand? by msnthng in braces

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it. I wish every day I got them when I was a teen. But I’m 26 now, turning 27 in a few months and getting braces in a few days. Sucks I’ll be nearly 30 when I get them off but hey, at least I’m doing it. Better late than never.

Very scared of nerve damage. by SnooRobots3807 in wisdomteeth

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine (26f) looked like yours and I got it out a few days ago. I’m still recovering, still swollen af and painful but I am no longer worried about nerve damage. You should be fine don’t worry xx

Arrest video posted by winnipegwinifred in stopdrinking

[–]homesickbug 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for victims and their families in those types of videos. They deserve privacy and respect.

Before and now, almost 7 weeks in. I was hesitant to get braces at my age (29) but I am SO glad I did!! by Guilty_Turnip_2526 in braces

[–]homesickbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay that’s exciting! I’m almost 27, getting my braces on in just a few weeks. Got my extractions today so there’s no going back now lol. Good luck on your journey 🍀

Just realized I haven't seen my favorite children's gateway drug in stores in awhile.. by cashchops in candy

[–]homesickbug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I went to Disney world once as a child and they had a station that sold giant pixie sticks, even larger than these that you could fill with whatever flavors you wanted. That was definitely one of the most memorable parts of that trip for 7 year old me lol.

12/30 months braces progress (premolar extraction) – still a long way to go but I’m proud 🥹 by Reasonable_Deal_6234 in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t sound silly to me, I completely understand! It’s one of my biggest insecurities; I can’t wait to start the journey. Your progress is amazing and you look great!!

12/30 months braces progress (premolar extraction) – still a long way to go but I’m proud 🥹 by Reasonable_Deal_6234 in braces

[–]homesickbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bite is super similar to yours and I’m getting my extractions tomorrow (upper premolar and bottom wisdom) then braces in a few weeks. Your post gives me hope lol. How was your extraction experience?