Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!

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[TE999]

I played trumpet today. With my braces.

Bloodied the insides of my lips.

It's my own damn fault.

I haven't tried to acclimate my embouchure with braces, to any instrument, really. I'm stubborn. I just want the things gone.

But the kids needed assistance, and I played the way I usually do.

Loudly.



(Ow.)

Yikes! The thought of those lovely lips lacerated lays me low.

You need to take up the flute.

 

[Elianna]

I knew there was a reason I'd learned the piano.

 

[tickledkitty]

Use some wax next time. :caning:

 

[Elianna]

Use some wax next time. :caning:

Hmmm.... wax...

When I had braces it was a (long) while ago and they were like traintracks with metal bands around your teeth. I even had the pleasure of wearing head gear to bed (but kept taking it out in my sleep).

Aren't braces less... um... obtrusive physically and visually now? I haven't really checked them out in *coughs* years.

 

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[TE999]

Hmmm.... wax...

When I had braces it was a (long) while ago and they were like traintracks with metal bands around your teeth. I even had the pleasure of wearing head gear to bed (but kept taking it out in my sleep).

Aren't braces less... um... obtrusive physically and visually now? I haven't really checked them out in *coughs* years.

They are...now they're plastic and practically invisible...but the good ol' wire ones are still in use too...Damn, I hated those things. Wires stuck in your gums, brushing your teeth was nigh well impossible... couldn't eat apples, corn on the cob, chicken wings...kids called you 'Brace Face' and 'Metal Mouth'...what a PITA.

 

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[Elianna]

Well, yeah.

I have the train track kind. And the night time headgear.

And I just got lectured to at my last appointment because I haven't been wearing my rubber bands.

You know, I never needed these when I was a kid. It sucks that I night time ground my teeth out of alignment.

Well let's just say... I know your pain... SO WELL. (not the grinding part, but the whole rubber-band, head gear, train tracks, hamburger lips, achy jaw... you get my drift!)

*Hugs*

 

[SeaCat]

Well whatever you do don't do the experiments my brother and I did.

Don't test a Nine Volt Battery by hooking leads from the battery to the upper and lower braces. (My brother.)

Don't try to eat out a young lady who is very active. (Me.)

Cat

 

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[Elianna]

I just hope it'll be over soon.

(They're almost paid for - this should be over soon!)

It's worth it. Despite the public humiliation as a child.

Seacat I did the battery thing, too. (Why did I always think my older brother's suggestions were so brilliant? OUCH! )

 

[starrkers]

They are...now they're plastic and practically invisible...but the good ol' wire ones are still in use too...Damn, I hated those things. Wires stuck in your gums, brushing your teeth was nigh well impossible... couldn't eat apples, corn on the cob, chicken wings...kids called you 'Brace Face' and 'Metal Mouth'...what a PITA.

And then, when you finally got rid of them and moved on to a retainer, you got called "Monorail" and talked like Daffy Duck till you get used to the damned thing..

 

[TE999]

And then, when you finally got rid of them and moved on to a retainer, you got called "Monorail" and talked like Daffy Duck till you get used to the damned thing..

Ooooyeah...and then one fine day you *gasp* lose your retainer!

"Honest, Mom. I know I had it right here on the sink..."

 

[TheeGoatPig]

I had braces from 17 to 21, so I didn't really get made fun of because most of the people around me at school had them when they were younger and didn't care anymore.

I never had problems with the wires, or with brushing my teeth. I never understood why I heard so many people complaining about this (sorry ).

And then, when you finally got rid of them and moved on to a retainer, you got called "Monorail" and talked like Daffy Duck till you get used to the damned thing..

I never got used to my retainer. It made me gag, and I couldn't get over it. My teeth are a little bit crooked now because of this, but no where near as bad as they were before the whole process, so I don't care.

I never lost it unintentionally either

 

[rgraham666]

Well, crap.

I'd kiss it better but that would hurt. Oh wait! Nothing says I have to kiss you on the lips.

 

[DesertPirate]

Well whatever you do don't do the experiments my brother and I did.

Don't test a Nine Volt Battery by hooking leads from the battery to the upper and lower braces. (My brother.)

Don't try to eat out a young lady who is very active. (Me.)

Cat

Why leads, just touch the 9 volt to the upper and lower braces. Causes a blue flash out of the mouth about a foot long and feels like a baseball bat hits the back of your head.

 

[Safe_Bet]

Why leads, just touch the 9 volt to the upper and lower braces. Causes a blue flash out of the mouth about a foot long and feels like a baseball bat hits the back of your head.

Hmmmm. So THAT explains it....

 

[JagFarlane]

Hmmmm. So THAT explains it....

Either that...or seeing as how he's a prior mechanic from the Navy...I'd wonder if he got one of the favorite electricians tricks pulled on him. -grins- putting a charged capacitor in their toolbox hehehehe

 

[Safe_Bet]

Either that...or seeing as how he's a prior mechanic from the Navy...I'd wonder if he got one of the favorite electricians tricks pulled on him. -grins- putting a charged capacitor in their toolbox hehehehe

Hey, be nice to the Navy guys! My dad used to say that they were the best chauffeurs he ever had (He was a Marine)

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I saw the thread title and thought Sarahh was getting passionate! I must apologize for my dirty mind, some day.

 

[JagFarlane]

Hey, be nice to the Navy guys! My dad used to say that they were the best chauffeurs he ever had (He was a Marine)

LOL I am a Navy guy as for Marines...ugh don't get me started on the jarheads lol

 

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I haven't tried to acclimate my embouchure with braces, to any instrument, really.

A warning to all.