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Kathryn UK
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Posted: June 26 2007 at 4:06pm \| IP Logged

My 12yo got twin block braces today and is horribly upset by them - she was expecting the wire retainer type a couple of her friends have had and has no point of reference for these. She can't speak properly (she was warned about this, but it still came as a shock!) and can't close her mouth so feels embarrassed about her appearance.

Anyone have any experience with twin blocks? Any reassurance I can give her?

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Posted: June 26 2007 at 9:29pm \| IP Logged

Kathryn,

I have worked with twin blocks (I am an orthodontic assistant), and I understand what your DD is going through. It will be an adjustment for the first week, but it is really important that she works WITH the twin blocks and not against them. Practice talking by reading out loud, and being sure that her bite is correctly placed. She will have AMAZING results if she lets it do the work, and it WILL get easier. I promise!

I would say it will take about a week to get used to it, especially if it is used properly. I'm sorry she is having a hard time with the twin blocks.

If she is really upset by them still after a while, I KNOW that there are other options that she can do, if your orthodontist is willing to help you.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can do anything more to help her (and you!) through this.

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Posted: June 27 2007 at 2:26am \| IP Logged

Thank you so much Fuzzy. I read your reply to her and she feels reassured

. I think today is going to be a hard one though

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Posted: June 28 2007 at 7:55pm \| IP Logged

All three of my sons wore these, and they do take a bit of time to get used to. Reading aloud is a great way to get used to speaking with them, and the results are wonderful(much better than Jasper Jumpers)!!!

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Posted: June 29 2007 at 2:52pm \| IP Logged

Kathryn, I hope things are better today! It does get easier.

I have worked in this field a long time, and my BEST patients were usually the ones who were homeschooled. They were the most compliant, especially with things that had to be "worn" - taken in and out. I always enjoyed talking to them, and they liked hearing that I was homeschooled as well.

I know she will do great!

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