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My Damon Braces Experience - Virginia Beach, VA
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I want to start off by saying congratulations to...
LuvChocolateDiamondsMay 22, 2013
WORTH IT$5,300
I want to start off by saying congratulations to everyone who took the leap for a beautiful smile!!
I am a 44 year old adult women and I have always been ashamed of my teeth but I am a person who loves to smile and laugh, so for many years, I would place my hand over my mouth when I would laugh or smile (a bad habit that I still do). I thought long and hard as to whether I really wanted braces or not, in fact it took me 5 years to actually make the decision.
On the procedure date, I was really scared, I read so much about the pain and I am not a person who can tolerate pain. To my suprise, I had no pain! In fact I was embarrased because I fell asleep while they were putting my braces on! I thought this was great, then the orthodontist assistant told me in a few days, I will not like them as much as I do today because there will be pain. A few days passed and the only pain, I felt was from the braces rubbing against my cheeks and inside bottom lip, no problem I just caked the wax on. Three weeks later, I called my orthodontist because I felt something must be wrong because I was not experiencing this pain that I have read and heard from everyone. I have heard so often, "no pain, no gain". My orthodontis told me everything was fine and many people will not experience pain.
I was talking to another adult who also have the Damon braces and he said when I go to get my first wire change it was going to hit me then. Okay, I have had my first wire change and sure it was a little pressure but that was it!! By the time, I had my first wire change my gap was closed the tooth that was pushed to the back was pulled in the proper position. I was amazed at how fast these things were working.
The only thing that concerned me was after I had my wire changed my gap on the bottom teeth opened back up. The orthodontist said that was fine it will close again, it was part of the procedure. Well, I am going for my second wire change on May 31st 2013. I will keep you updated.
This weekend I will put some pictures up so you can see my progress!!
I am a 44 year old adult women and I have always been ashamed of my teeth but I am a person who loves to smile and laugh, so for many years, I would place my hand over my mouth when I would laugh or smile (a bad habit that I still do). I thought long and hard as to whether I really wanted braces or not, in fact it took me 5 years to actually make the decision.
On the procedure date, I was really scared, I read so much about the pain and I am not a person who can tolerate pain. To my suprise, I had no pain! In fact I was embarrased because I fell asleep while they were putting my braces on! I thought this was great, then the orthodontist assistant told me in a few days, I will not like them as much as I do today because there will be pain. A few days passed and the only pain, I felt was from the braces rubbing against my cheeks and inside bottom lip, no problem I just caked the wax on. Three weeks later, I called my orthodontist because I felt something must be wrong because I was not experiencing this pain that I have read and heard from everyone. I have heard so often, "no pain, no gain". My orthodontis told me everything was fine and many people will not experience pain.
I was talking to another adult who also have the Damon braces and he said when I go to get my first wire change it was going to hit me then. Okay, I have had my first wire change and sure it was a little pressure but that was it!! By the time, I had my first wire change my gap was closed the tooth that was pushed to the back was pulled in the proper position. I was amazed at how fast these things were working.
The only thing that concerned me was after I had my wire changed my gap on the bottom teeth opened back up. The orthodontist said that was fine it will close again, it was part of the procedure. Well, I am going for my second wire change on May 31st 2013. I will keep you updated.
This weekend I will put some pictures up so you can see my progress!!
UPDATED FROM LuvChocolateDiamonds
4 months post
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LuvChocolateDiamondsMay 25, 2013
The first picture was the day before getting braces. In the second picture I had the braces on for about 3 weeks. The third pictures is my 5 month progress.
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June 21, 2013
Thank you so much when I think I am the only adult in the world going through this. I have had damon for 5 months now & cannot wait to see the final result.
August 21, 2013
Congratulations to you and your beautiful smile. I am an adult woman as well with Damon braces. My teeth were not crooked at all, just needed some small gaps closed and better alignment. I wanted them to be perfect. I had them installed in August of 2011 and they are coming off next Monday, 8/26/13. Two very long but exciting years. Best decision I ever made. I think Damon braces really are state-of-the-art. Happy Smiling!!
July 15, 2015
In has been a little over a year! I am going to update you with new pictures.
November 16, 2018
Hello dear, thank you very much for sharing your story. I find it very helpful. I am 42. It took me FOR EVER to decide to put braces. I just got them on, 3 days ago. Damon clear braces. I feel no pain (with the exception when I eat, that's real challenge), and I was worried that something is wrong, cause people tell me I shall experience pain. Well I don't actually feel that these braces are pulling my teeth at all. Maybe it's early. After a month I am scheduled appointment just to be checked if everything goes well. I have sore mouth now, and it affects my speech, I can't say clearly the letter S. Also I am little surprised these clear brackets are kind a big. Not as small as I expected. And my teeth are really front, so these brackets are making my mouth looks even more front going. I really can't wait to get them off and see myself with a straight teeth. But that's so sooooo far away from now. May God help me till then. Your story gave me courage that nothing's wrong if no pain... So, thank you so much, and let me know how long period before the wire changing in your case. And how long does your treatment lasted? Thank you
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