First 24hrs with twin blocks - Brace Journey

Here's the start to my Brace Journey.
I will keep the channel up to date throughout the journey.
I know the quality of these videos are average, but I post for the fun in them, and the interest in the editing process, so as I post more the quality will be better.
Hope you have a great day/night xx

[@SophiaKelly]

If you all have anymore questions put them all here!! I'll be making a video answering them all after Christmas. Hope you all have a good day/night and Merry Christmas ☃️🎄 Also, Thankyou for all the support xx

[@katie-may4462]

do you have tips on how to make it easier or make the process faster ? thankyou i subscribed to help you through the pain we can do it together 😭😭😁😁

[@manognax]

Tysm for answering all my previous questions... but another thing I've noticed is that when I take out my twin blocks, my jaw is still in that position that the twin blocks move your jaw to. People tell me that also, without them in, I sound like I still have a lisp. It kinda scares me... Is this normal when you get twin blocks??? Tysm for your help :)

[@SophiaKelly]

Haha, thankyou sm!! I have quite a few different ones that may help, so all answers for any questions will all be in 1 video in a couple weeks for everyone so it's easy to find anything worth knowing within the first few weeks for them :) I will be filming it VERY soon, within the next few weeks. We can do this 💪🏼😂

[@SophiaKelly]

I told myself I shouldn't answer any questions yet, but I can't help myself!! Yes, it is normal to sound like you have a lisp when they're out, as your mouth is used to having something there..Although they shouldn't be out long enough for too many ppl to realise 👀😂 And when you first take them out your process may show with your teeth being where the twin blocks line them up or not, depending on the person really. Mine start slowly moving back when out for tea at times, but not long enough to delay anything 💞

[@katie-may4462]

@@SophiaKelly thanks 😊

[@rhiannarussett6892]

Hi, I got mine yesterday and I hate them! I’ve gotta wear them 24/7 for 9 months...yours really suit you and it comforts me that I’m not alone in this and lots of other people have them x

[@SophiaKelly]

Aww. Thankyou. And no worries, I felt the exact same the first few weeks!! You will feel better soon enough 💞

[@jdblueee]

I had mine back in 2017 glued in for 2 weeks

[@SophiaKelly]

@@jdblueee How was it with them fixed for the two weeks?

[@SophiaKelly]

@@Charm_707 You will get used to them don't worry too much, it takes time ✨

[@SophiaKelly]

@@Charm_707 No problemo :)

[@corronnicol2791]

Thank you girly for this video! When the dentist first gave me them I only wore them at night for 6 months straight and now I’ve got to wear them 24/7 for another 6 months because they hasn’t improved. If anyone’s reading this I’d advise you to stick it and wear it 24/7 and listen to your orthodontist! When I first found out this morning I had to wear them for another 6 months I was gutted. But I’ve got used to them now. The pins horrendous at first but personally for me once you’ve ate and taken them out it gets easier. Wishing everyone the best💕💕

[@corronnicol2791]

Pain**

[@SophiaKelly]

No problemo, hope the best for the rest of your journey!! Tbf once you're used to them, you're right, it's not that bad 💞✨

[@maddyjoanne979]

omg your face looks so natural with them in i think your very lucky!

[@SophiaKelly]

Thankyou. It definitely looks more natural to myself now!! 💞

[@meowtwo5274]

You sound fine with them in! Congrats on getting them! That’s a big first step. They honestly don’t look bad on you at all and you really do look fine!

[@SophiaKelly]

Thankyou, I probably notice the smallest change because it's on me, where others just don't notice at all. I've noticed it this week 😂 They're getting better, haven't had anymore self pity parties!!

[@meowtwo5274]

@@SophiaKelly they look fine on you! Trust me! Are you at least happy you got them? I have a palate expander now and I’m happy I have it!

[@SophiaKelly]

Definitely. I know I would have regretted not getting them. Best choice for the long run!!

[@meowtwo5274]

@@SophiaKelly Will you be able to do an update video one day? This video is really helpful. Will you need regular braces or just the twin blocks? Sometimes they are different colors. I live in America and I’ve seen them in red or green. One of my friends has them and people compliment her with them. They honestly aren’t that bad at all on you. You’re allowed to like them a little!

[@SophiaKelly]

Haha, yes I am waiting for my February Tighten, which is my next appointment, as I haven't really got much to update you on rn sorryy. After the February Tighten update, I'll try and do a tips or tricks video with the twin blocks, if you want to leave some suggestions or questions that you want to know :))

[@iwanttosmashvector3353]

i used to have a reverse pull headgear and I had a lot (I think 6 elastics) attached so I definetly know what you mean by not being able to talk but hang in there it gets easier! my orthodontist said I had to wear my headgear 24/7 only taking it off to brush and ahh the pain was wayyy too much it was so much pressure on my teeth constantly

[@SophiaKelly]

Oh my, well now I can't feel sorry for myself, Sheesh 😂. It has gotten a lot better, I'm more concerned for when I get my train tracks if they start ripping my gums, heard it's not nice at all. I am praying they don't, as if they don't, I'll fly through the brace journey!! Still struggle to talk every known and then, but when I'm confident with them it's a lot easier ✨

[@defonotimmy]

Honestly, I got mine this afternoon and they already ache, I've gotta have mine in for 6-8 months. I'm struggling with my 's' 'x' 'd' and my 't' but slowly getting used to them already. I hate how I sound and look with them but I can feel something happening. I definitely recommend wearing them for the full 24 hours a day ATLEAST because they really do help (from what I've heard and seen) I'm trying my best and slowly progressing! This video is so helpful and I love knowing I'm not alone

[@SophiaKelly]

Aww, that's lovely to hear you're doing so well!! I feel everyone doesn't like how they look/sound to begin with. Definitely try and wear them and aim for full 24hrs. Glad the video helped you too

[@gauranshdhingraa]

hey, did you have any improvement in facial aesthetics from the twin block?

[@issyhardly511]

I’ve just got mine I’m so happy they look natural and my speech really isn’t that bad at all I’m very happy

[@SophiaKelly]

Ayyee, that's amazing!! X

[@earlenejohnson3349]

Lucky I sound like I have a proper lisp

[@weirdfish8486]

Hey! Sorry i am super late i just found this video! I have had my twin blocks for around 3 months and I’m in them for 9. The speaking gets so much better. You sound fine in them. I advice everyone to not pop them in and out constantly and that is how you will get ulcers and thats where the bad pain steps in. (I learnt that the hard way). Just saying it is worth it! So stick with them! I believe in everyone who reads this! :)

[@SophiaKelly]

It definitely gets better the more you talk and get used to them! I feel like we sound different to ourselves more than others from my experience/experiences I've seen. Hope your journey is going well for you, keep me updated!! 💞✨

[@weirdfish8486]

If you don't mind me asking how long have you been in your braces now, or is your journey finished? I have to wear twin blocks for 9 months..Normal braces for 9 months and then retainers for a year or so..🙂🥴

[@SophiaKelly]

@@weirdfish8486 So far 17months. I still have a few more months with my braces/elastics. I had my twin blocks for 9months! And they said I have my Traintracks for a year, it's been 8months so far!! I feel like once you're used to the stage your at, it always flies by, so don't worry too much about the amount of time. I have to have retainers every night for the rest of my life afterwards I've been told 💛

[@pavel6718]

Huge tip: more you keep them in the less time you’ll need them on for, my brother always took his out and he has to keep his on for about a year. I had mine when he got his off and I only needed them on for 5-6 months. Of course I took them off to wash them and brush my teeth but still

[@anniestyles6610]

Do you know how to get my chin back to normal size like quickly as well

[@SophiaKelly]

Keeping them in. The more you have them in, the faster the process. I found when I kept them in more I'd see more progress e.g chin going back :)

[@maddyjoanne979]

please wear yours because i didn’t wear mine and i’ve had them for almost two years now because i haven’t been wearing them 😢 stay strong it’s so worth it at the end

[@SophiaKelly]

Definitely. I didn't wear them first time round. Waiting for my birthday, as it marks the 2 months I'll have left with them 🎊🎉

[@maddyjoanne979]

@@SophiaKelly omg yayyy! i have my orthodontist appointment in a couple hours 😭

[@SophiaKelly]

@@maddyjoanne979 Hope it went well !! I went back a few days ago!! Editing the video later on ✨

[@chelsealyttle6126]

I’ve had mine since I was 11 and I’m 18 now lol DONT worry happens to the best of us

[@SophiaKelly]

It really does 😞😂

[@manognax]

this makes me feel so much better. i literally got twin blocks today and they are bulky as anything. they also make it kinda hard to like swallow :( I hate them. :/ :( hope everything is alright with your twin blocks :)

[@SophiaKelly]

Glad you feel better about them!! Honestly, first two to three days I was sitting on the couch having a self pity party😂 It does get better quite quickly, after the first week I've just accepted it. It does get easier. It's harder to swallow as you have extra saliva at first too, but once you have the hang of it it's honestly sm easier. The best advice I can give when you first start is try and accept it and as much as you want them out KEEP THEM IN!! This is my second lot, as the other ones broke in high school, and they never got sorted. If you start taking them out too much you will 100% regret it. I've actually kept them in longer than the average 22hrs, so mindset right now is accepting I have them and wear them more so I may get them out slightly sooner, it helps me be more strict with myself. If it makes it easier I'll try and make a video on tips or tricks 💞

[@manognax]

@@SophiaKelly Thank you so much for the feedback! Just a question, how often do you have to clean your twin blocks?? Thanks in advance. And btw, you sound completely normal with your twin blocks in.. my family is having to learn a new language when I try to talk with my twin blocks in. Hope everything is going well with your twin blocks. Hope your having a good day/night. xxx

[@katie-may4462]

got mine today even worse had em in for ab 20 mins i started throwing up 😭😭😭😬

[@SophiaKelly]

@@katie-may4462 Oh gosh, it does happen to some people I've heard since this video. Sorry to hear. It the longer and more you keep them in the easier it will get. Trust me 💞

[@SophiaKelly]

@@manognax Ofc anytime. I have to clean them Everytime I take them out before putting them back in. If you don't you have the taste of your own saliva on them, it's gross. Better rinsing and brushing them under water!! It has got a lot easier talking, my mum learnt gibberish when I first got them too. Hope everything goes smoothly for you from now on, it will get easier!! Thankyou, have a good day/night ;) And Merry Christmas ☃️🌲

[@allaboutmealex]

Oh sweetheart, nine months? I got mine in February 2020 and was told an estimate of 8 months - 1 year. I still have them!! The guy is now talking about teeth out, hoping the best for you

[@SophiaKelly]

Oh my. Good luck!! Seems like you're going through far more. Hope it stays looking up for you

[@evielazenby1840]

For anyone who is about to get their twin blocks. I got my twin block 29/01/20 when you first get them keeping them In for the first 4 days is so hard your teeth ache and my tongue was hurting so much from the expander. In my sleep I took them out and threw them across the room. Please make sure you don’t smack the brace up and down because it really slowed down my treatment as it broke the wires and I had to get a new brace made best advice is just keep them in as long as possible because they will get out soon enough. Just talk as much as possible

[@SophiaKelly]

Yeahh, I nearly got in a habit of putting it up and down while doing nothing, doesn't help at all

[@stillspringwaterfromfrance]

how do you sleep with them i can’t close my mouth

[@SophiaKelly]

@@stillspringwaterfromfrance I just tried to ignore them, even if you start sleeping with your mouth open you can just use mouth wash more often. I'd ask the dentist if there's any other method if you don't want to tho :)

[@_Asmroo]

Hi,I got mine today and I have an issue of every time I push my jaw forward the bottom twin block pops off one side and I’m not sure what’s causing this.if anybody has any ideas plz lemme know!!!

[@SophiaKelly]

Maybe the top block & bottom block are colliding, making bottom one pop out? Either that or it needs adjusting/sizing when moulded wrong. Would ring up and tell them either way xx

[@e.s.eventing6268]

I just got mine today about 2 hours ago, my jaw hurts and they are a little uncomfortable but not too bad!

[@SophiaKelly]

That's really good within the first 2hrs!! Keep me updated, hope it all goes well for you 💞

[@albertpi8877]

I got my twins blocks today. Wish me good luck in this journey so that i can get a new smile 🙂

[@SophiaKelly]

Good Luck!! How are they so far??

[@albertpi8877]

@@SophiaKelly they are quite good. Right now my mouth is full of saliva & its hurting too . My orthodontic said to eat with them.. But its very hard for the beginning 😢

[@SophiaKelly]

@@albertpi8877 Yes, extra salvia is normal. My actual teeth hurt for the first few days to a week ✨

[@gauranshdhingraa]

hey, did the twin block work for you?

[@amarah2866]

Lmao I just got twin block braces so I’m just bingeing loads of videos and I cannot speak whatsoever 😀🔫

[@SophiaKelly]

What a mood, exactly what I did when I first started haha 🙌🏼✨

[@katie7930]

Yh I have a lisp, the side of my cheeks r so sore it’s 4am and my teeth are hurting so much 😭✋

[@SophiaKelly]

@@katie7930 Oh gosh, yeahh, they still run against one of my cheeks slightly, paracetamol can help with it if it starts getting too much tho 💞💞

[@katie7930]

@@SophiaKelly yea it’s gotten a lot better now tho it’s caused me to loose friends but thanks for the tips and advice ^^

[@SophiaKelly]

@@katie7930 In that case, they weren't real friends to begin with. Glad you don't have them type of ppl around you now. Hope you're getting on alright 💞✨

[@itsszainabh]

Thanks for sharing this! For me, I have a 13mm overbite which is quite a lot so my dentist gave me twin blocks two months ago! Honestly, I’ve only mainly been wearing them at night and two hours in the day instead of 20hours - do you have any advice for getting used to them even though I’ve had them for two months and still aren’t 😂 the saliva and jaw aches annoy me 😂

[@SophiaKelly]

The only way you can really get used to them is keeping them in, the saliva will go back to normal if you wear them all the time too. Honestly the more you keep them in, the more you get used to them. Just keep the end goal in mind and try and visualise it. I've found watching similar brace videos has helped me too, although there's not much on twin blocks tbh:/

[@SophiaKelly]

Also, maybe try and take paracetamol to ease the jaw aches ✨

[@itsszainabh]

@@SophiaKelly I know right?! Nobody at my school wears them! Thank you - I;m actually wearing them right now and they're getting better! :)

[@corronnicol2791]

Babe don’t do this the first time the dentist gave me them I thought fuck this and only wore them at night. Never again I’ve got to start again and wear them full time for 6 months! 💕

[@SophiaKelly]

@@corronnicol2791 That was the same with me!! Although I've had them for 9/10months instead 😩

[@Scarlettnroblox]

This really helped in what to expect I’m going to get mine tomorrow and I’m not like I’m older either so ty for what to expect

[@SophiaKelly]

No problemo! As long as I help just a couple of people then I'm happy!! :) Xx

[@Scarlettnroblox]

@@SophiaKelly well you at least helped one xx

[@SophiaKelly]

@@Scarlettnroblox Tell me how it goes!!

[@Scarlettnroblox]

@@SophiaKelly I will! Xx

[@Scarlettnroblox]

@@SophiaKelly I was supposed to get them today but they made them wrong so I never got them! Xx

[@nehabharti5109]

Hello Sophia, thankyou for posting the video, my daughter doesn't want to wear it to school.she is supposed to wear it 24*7 for 6-9 months, but she says I will wear it after I come back from school.Will it still help her ? I m worried she doesn't like the braces and is always angry when told to wear them.

[@SophiaKelly]

Hii Neha, not wearing them in school will certainly slow the process down and is never recommended. I know school can be a hard time to wear them - This video was the 2nd time round I had these & was a final warning as I didn't wear them in school to the point they didn't fit, as I didn't want to wear them in school hours too. I do worry that not wearing them so many hours in the day may cause the same result! Maybe having them out during breaks would be a more beneficial compromise with her, as it won't affect the process as much on a daily basis. Personally I set a milestone of hours in the day to wear them, as it is recommended 24hrs, I'd always aim for 21/22hrs in the day. So as long as they're in around this amount of hours in a day she should be fine :) There's also other methods to help, for example I didn't eat with them in, so it didn't feel as if I had them in as long, although it was still the correct amount of hours, as you get a small break without them with breakfast, lunch, then dinner. I also found the more I kept them in and spoke it didn't help with just speech, but the process - meaning I went from not liking how they made my chin look, to my appearance being normal again. I'd say this takes around 2 months of consistency for the facial structure to appear normal to the individual themselves again, as it only looks normal because the jaw is moving to the correct position. Another way I didn't try as much to keep them is treating or rewarding myself if I reached that 22hr milestone on those days. Any kind really from treat food to a small gift. It is a very hard age to have them in the school years with how peers can be! Do not envy it at all - Here to talk if your daughter herself needs anyone to talk to :) Anything else or any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!! xx

[@esmesanchez6611]

Thank you for sharing your experience! My dentist is going to make the molds for me and I will have them soon. Any advice to speak well with them? I'm very scared. :(

[@SophiaKelly]

When you get them, try and talk a lot even if it's out loud to yourself. The more you talk the quicker it is to speak well again :) And try and not take them out a lot, as at the start it's harder to talk well the more you take them out!

[@esmesanchez6611]

@@SophiaKelly Thanks for answering, I will have to use them for at least 10 months😭😭, they give them to me on Friday. ✨

[@SophiaKelly]

@@esmesanchez6611 I'm sure you'll be great with them 💞✨

[@gillianmccann3830]

I have to get them too I'm a bit scared😭

[@SophiaKelly]

@@gillianmccann3830 sorry for the late response, but don't worry too much, it can be hard at first, but as soon as you're used to them (around a week for average person) time starts to go quicker and it gets much easier! :)

[@sam23x64]

I got mine about 7 weeks ago, absolutely hate it i hardly wear them im so self conscious all the time my appointments in 2 days and i dont know whether there sre alternatives or not... i have an 11mm bite. its such a struggle in school i know i should go back to wearing them but i cannot speak mine are so bad and look way worse than all the others i've seen. at this point im willing to tell him (my orthodontist) i want to come off the treatment bc of how painful it is. 😭

[@SophiaKelly]

Nooo, honestly I felt the same the first time round and it's the biggest mistake I've made. If you leave it too long there won't be any alternatives (apart from surgery) When in school it's probably the hardest time to have them in. All I can say is after you leave no one even cares or has a second thought about things like this. Don't let others dictate your future. Also, the pain will subside if you wear them all the time!! Around a week later you basically have no pain :) Felt the same, but forced myself to keep them in all way through til appt, which helped a lot went from 9mm to 5mm so if I can do it you definitely can, as I'm one of the least self disciplined and unmotivated ppl at the time 🤣💞 YOU GOT THIS, NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF

[@sam23x64]

@@SophiaKelly Thank youuu 😭💗 but its still annoying as hell he said that by my next appt (monday) my bite should go from 11mm to 8mm and im scared as hell coz my dentist is rll tough on me i get mine done at the hospital too not even at the dentist which makes it worse. thing is mine are wayy bulkier and thicker than yours and all the others i've seen so its wayy tougher to speak and even move my jaw so idk at this point

[@manognax]

Surprisingly my orthodontist told me I have to wear them for 12 hours a day....

[@SophiaKelly]

Oooo. That is quite surprising with twin blocks. Lucky though!! Good luck!!

[@maddyjoanne979]

wait you guys don’t have to wear them 24 hours a day 😓

[@SophiaKelly]

@@maddyjoanne979 I have to wear mine 24/7, but at least an average of 22hrs :)

[@dancininthemoonlight6131]

@@SophiaKelly i have to wear them 23 h a day

[@issyhardly511]

I’m back for another update, 3 months in I had a huge gap and it’s almost closed up and it’s pushed my teeth back like my overbite is gone, I prefer myslef with them in and my face shape is changing and definitely makes me more confident now with better teeth ( IN 3 MONTHS )

[@SophiaKelly]

Oml, that's amazing to hear!! Honestly, seeing results makes you feel so much better about the whole process. Glad your happy so far 💪🏼💞

[@gracecarroll1765]

Hi when you talk do you keep the blocks together in contact or do you like move them xxxx also do you just never eat with them in because I literally don’t know how to xxx I hope they’re going okay for you I just got mine yesterday💕

[@SophiaKelly]

I don't, and the dentist don't expect you to, but it's whatever is easier for you, I catch myself doing it from time to time. Just do whatever feels comfortable when talking!! You can eat with them in, personally I can't right now, again it's literally just whatever makes you feel comfortable and you feel you can do ☺️💞

[@gracecarroll1765]

@@SophiaKelly thank you so so much💖would you have any tips on how to get the most out of them like to get your mm to go down as much as possible? I have my next appointment on 10th March and would really like to try and get my overbite to decrease as much as I can for every appointment xxxx

[@SophiaKelly]

The best advice I have is try and keep them in as much as possible. Although do try and eat as well, it's got to the point where I don't eat sometimes if I don't think it's worth it 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 And always ensure your teeth are clenched if not talking. This is basically the main 2 things I've done, my appt was near the start of January and it went from a 9mm to a 5mm just by these two things 💞✨

[@gracecarroll1765]

@@SophiaKelly thank you so much💕and that’s amazing xxxx

[@Cosmo47]

Hi Sophia, thanks for sharing your video. You handled getting your twin blocks really well and had a good plan for wearing them consistently. My daughter has only just turned 10 and has been recommended for twin blocks, but I’m a little worried as she’s so young that she just won’t tolerate them. Could you tell me how old you were when you first got them and do you think this was why you didn’t wear them the first time around and had to get a second attempt? Thanks.

[@SophiaKelly]

Sorry for the late reply! That is quite young to be fair, I think my age at the time definitely played a part into it, but that's more so to do with high school and the people around me. I was the type to let comments get to me the first time round which led to me just not wearing them throughout most of the school day. The second time round right at the end of school definitely helped, as I learnt to ignore the people around me and grew more confident by that point. I'd say with your daughters age, it may turn out to be a good thing it's before the transition from primary to secondary, as peers in primary school tend to not be as bad at that age :)

[@Cosmo47]

Hi Sophia my mother has commented this in my phone and I just wanna say thanks for the advice I was really nervous! Thank you so much ❤️

[@julia_k126]

Hi, I found out today that I’m getting them in two weeks and have to wear them for 6-9 months. I have a question: do I eat and drink with them ON?

[@SophiaKelly]

Hiii, you can, it's your personal preference really. They do suggest trying to eat and drink at least. It's all up to you ultimately :)

[@hemalataczajka241]

Hi! did your speech get back to normal having them in?

[@SophiaKelly]

Yes! It took a few weeks - couple months, but the more I spoke and confident with speaking the better my speech was. Recommend to try and talk as much as possible :))

[@lea9677]

Hello. Could I ask how old were you when you got twin block for the first time? My son will be 14 years old in 5 months. I wonder it is too late to use twin blocks for his overjet. Did you get successful result? Any side effects?

[@SophiaKelly]

Hi, I was around 14/15yrs old when getting twinblocks, definitely not too late at all!! The results so far have been really good and worth every stage of the journey. Looking back on videos seeing my overbite and gap I can tell a huge difference which I'll look at in a video soon. Effects or struggles depend on the specific treatments you are getting. I only struggled with jaw/teeth aches as teeth were getting used to pressure on them with both the twinblock and traintracks stage and then just self discipline from time to time when needing to keep the blocks in. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions let me know :)

[@granthmewara5531]

How to eat with this because I am getting lot of problem to eat with it

[@elle9565]

how long does it take for your talking to get back to normal?? ahhh I just got them in and I HATE how I talk.

[@SophiaKelly]

Mine used to take a few hours when I put them back in after eating. I hated it at first too, only thing you can really do, is try and talk to ppl your comfortable around all the time, talk out loud to yourself or maybe try and read out loud x

[@dodgerboy9069]

I got mine yesterday. My teeth ache a bit and my jaw. I’ve got school tomorrow and dreading going in talking like this. How long until the speech goes back to normality?

[@SophiaKelly]

Around 2 - 4 weeks depending on how much you're talking. The more you talk the quicker you get back to normal, as your mouth gets used to the blocks quicker. School can be a hard time to have them, but as long as you don't let comments get you from insecure idiots (easier said than done I know) you'll be good with them. Just keep the end result in mind & stay with supportive (or just nice in general) friends 🙌🏼🤎

[@jultjcksn7255]

Y’all are lucky! I’m getting mine soon and I have to wear it for a year! Oh gosh!

[@SophiaKelly]

Good luck with your journey! :)

[@gauranshdhingraa]

hey, did the twin block work for you?

[@icarrythesuninagoldencup.8750]

just got mine today.I have to wear mone 24/7 but the dentist says I can take them out when I eat. I have school soon and I'm dreading wearing them. however I'd rather wear them than face the consequences of not wearing them later.

[@SophiaKelly]

That's a really good mindset to have!! Don't worry, I'm sure most of us have felt that way when it's come to school before. I definitely regret not wearing them the first time round, I nearly missed my chance for braces, would need surgery instead - thankfully they gave me another chance 😂 I'm sure you'll be more used to them by the time school comes around xx

[@jessicalevine1880]

pls tell how do u talk good I have these 4about 4 months but I cannot talk pls tell me because I'm really shy at school... and specially "s" & "j" r really hard 4 me to say

[@SophiaKelly]

Only advice I can give, is keep talking to people you're comfortable with to get used to speech, and try and talk aloud as much as possible - could be with reading or talking to yourself. Hope this helps💞✨

[@jessicalevine1880]

@@SophiaKelly How long did it take you to get used to it Sophie?

[@SophiaKelly]

@@jessicalevine1880 About 2/3.5 months x

[@jessicalevine1880]

@@SophiaKelly thnx but now I got a lot better

[@SophiaKelly]

@@jessicalevine1880 That's good to hear!!

[@lauraturner7838]

Hi! Sorry I’m a bit late, I’m getting mine on tomorrow and I just want to know , did it hurt getting them on? x

[@SophiaKelly]

Not at all! Just felt very weird and uncomfortable. It feels like they take up majority of your mouth for a while. (As time goes on they feel smaller tho). You may find it difficult to swallow saliva at first too. You'll produce more due to the blocks at first, which plays a factor into it. Honestly they're not too bad overall, I'm sure you'll get on good with them, either way here if you need any advice or to talk :) x

[@lauraturner7838]

@@SophiaKelly thank you so much!! I won’t forget that when I’m getting them on! x

[@SophiaKelly]

@@lauraturner7838 How are you finding them so far? :)

[@lauraturner7838]

@@SophiaKelly hi again! I’m finding them fine now. I was very uncomfortable at first, but now they are all good :)

[@najeeb2973]

Hey sophia! I have overbite so My dentist recommend me Twin blocks and my teeth is also not straight.....so please clarify me that it will solve my both problems or not ?? Because mostly I heard that it is only use for correct the bite...... So it also straight my teeth or not ?? Plz reply as early as possible

[@SophiaKelly]

Hey! Sorry for the late reply. The twinblocks help correct your jaw - overbites or underbites mostly - which also align top and bottom bites, making them visually look more straight to begin with, then the traintracks afterwards also help straighten your teeth. The twinblocks definitely help with both stages in correcting your smile/teeth. Hope this helps :)

[@Emii-yt3jv]

hey i got mine on yesterday, how long does it take for the jaw to be normal again, and for the speech to be better ? xx

[@SophiaKelly]

To visibly look "normal" I'd say a few weeks, as it's more so how you see yourself rather than your jaw or chin looking different to others too. Speech takes couple days - few weeks depending on the person. As long as you're always talking you're speech will improve quite quickly xx

[@Emii-yt3jv]

@@SophiaKelly ok thank you xx

[@maddison_931x]

I got my blocks earlier today (about 12 hours ago) and I’ve just woke up in tears cause it’s so painful, how long will that last?

[@SophiaKelly]

For me it was the first 48 - 72 hrs, more so closer to the 48hr mark. If it's constant pain to the point of tears I recommend taking paracetamol to ease the pain :) xx

[@maddison_931x]

@@SophiaKelly thanks 😊 xx

[@SophiaKelly]

@@maddison_931x No problemo, how are they now x

[@maddison_931x]

@@SophiaKelly they are better but my bottom teeth are the problem cause I haven’t had pressure in my bottom teeth before

[@SophiaKelly]

@@maddison_931x It passes over time, hopefully it had, within the point you'd be at in your journey now :)

[@abhimanyupv]

Hi madam....they started trimming my twin block....how many times trimming is required

[@SophiaKelly]

It's different for everyone, mine got trimmed as it sorted slightly different in my mouth over time twice. Really just depends how it sit in your mouth, if it's too sharp, needs more room ectt... Hope this helps! :)

[@chelsealyttle6126]

I got these braces when I was 11 and I’m 18 and still on the treatment 😂 my own fault because I was too self conscious to wear them in high school and I have my appointment next week first one in a year and I haven’t wore them again she’s gonna kill me lol

[@SophiaKelly]

Oh gosh!! I was the same in high school, started the treatment again in November, but I have kept them in this time😂 Good luck!! I remember when my original dentist ripped into me before starting the treatment again lmaoo

[@Raine_Daily]

I got mine 4 days ago. Dentist told me to wear them 24/7 but I took them off when eating and when I'm talking with my clients cause i can't afford getting fired of my job. Expected for this is just 3-4 months but since I'm almost 30 years old and reading the comments here, i don't think I'll get off in those timeline. I was wondering why i had to do twin blocks. All i had was a jaw clicking issue. I don't have overbite or overjet but using the twin block, he made my lower jaw move forward. I now look like a gorilla or has a crescent face shape. I really hated it so much and had a mental breakdown past days. I cried a lot. I don't have issues on the pain. What i hated the most is that i gag so often that i had to take the upper one. The bottom one is fine to me but the upper one is a hell. How do you even survive this? This is such a torture device.

[@SophiaKelly]

If you're taking them out for your job in long time periods it may take longer or not be as effective in the original time period they've given you. I'm not too sure as to why for this specific issue, I'm only educated in the overbite, underbite ecttt areas for twin blocks, and even then would definitely advise talking to the professionals too. It can be a lot at first so the mental side of it is understandable. You definitely get used to it more over time if that helps. The gagging issue - The only way to stop this is to wear them both even when feeling this way. Try drinking water throughout the day, sometimes this can prevent gagging, it's more so to distract and occupy the brain. As your mouth gets used to the blocks being in it'll decrease and stop overtime :)) Hope everythings getting easier for you!!

[@meeralsyed4088]

So I got my twin blocks a year ago and when I got them I really hated them because they hurt so much and after that like after 2 months i woke up at 3:00 a.m. and it is hurted my jaw so much then I removed them in the middle of the night and put them on the dinner table so afraid that my wrapped in a tissue paper so then my dad thought they trash and he threw it and now I got them again and im upset that if i would wea them properly before i would have perfert teeth

[@SophiaKelly]

Don't worry, my first twin blocks were in high school, I ended up taking them out because of other people, which is why I've actually started this series, so everyone can have help in finding the confidence and self control to not take them out or worry about others. As long as you control not taking them out too much you'll be fine this time round 💞✨

[@meeralsyed4088]

@@SophiaKelly thanks this means so much to me im a huge fan of yours!💗

[@SophiaKelly]

@@meeralsyed4088 Ahh, thankyou sm, means a lot 🥺💛

[@issyhardly511]

Final update i get my train tracks next week never been so happy literally have no overbite they work so well

[@SophiaKelly]

That's great to hear!! The traintracks are quite good after having twin blocks 🤣 Glad your journeys going well!

[@lilyhutchins9635]

Hiya ivr had mine for a day and my bottom front teeth ache a lot! Is that normal because my orthadontist said that jaw ache is normal however didnt say anything about teeth!

[@SophiaKelly]

Completely normal, don't worry!! I was the same, was so confused haha xx

[@lilyhutchins9635]

@@SophiaKelly thank you! Its starting to go down already i was rly worrying that it was a problem with the braces but i did some more research and it seems to be normal :)

[@SophiaKelly]

@@lilyhutchins9635 Hopefully it's all going well!!

[@heatherjoyce9925]

hii thanks so musch for this vid as im really scared to get mine and i was wondering 1. Can you get different colors 2.DOES IT affect your speech 3.Will my smile look rlly weird 4. And will it change my singing thanksss

[@SophiaKelly]

1. From my experience the twin blocks are all clear. This is in the UK, as I've seen in the USA they can be red at times. 2. It will affect your speech for the first couple days to a week. When I first put them in people had to strain to understand what I was saying!! But after the first week you'll basically be back to normal. Personally, I still struggle when so first put them in, but after am hour or 2 I'm back to normal again :) 3. It is hard to smile, with showing teeth it will look weird, as the blocks line your teeth in a way your back ones have to always touch for the process to go smoothly and actually work, but your front ones won't touch each other. So I'd recommend no teeth 😂 I'll try and explain this in the next brace video visually for you. 4. I'm not too sure on this one, as your speech obviously goes back to the way it is after around a week, so I'm assuming your singing will too. However, it is two blocks in your mouth, so that can possibly effect it slightly. Wish I could be more help with this one. When getting them you can ask the orthodontist though, as they will know. Don't be scared!! The only pain involved is the aches, which don't really bother me or much people I know who have had them, and because my mouth is small sometimes one of the metal bits at the side can attach to my gum. Which also, doesn't really hurt that much. That's the max amount of pain you can get involved with the twin blocks really. It may hurt when getting them tightened slightly, I'm getting that done in 10weeks so will update, but again, that's just getting used to pressure on your teeth. So there's hardly any pain involved with these from my experience and others around me!! :) I'm sure you'll be fine 💞

[@SophiaKelly]

Gosh, this is quite long 🤣🤣

[@beachgirlbella4825]

U can get colours it does affect speech and si ging

[@allaboutmealex]

Sophia Kelly Hiya, I live in the UK too and my ones aren’t clear! (On the nhs btw) Mine are actually a sort of pink colour like my tongue.

[@SophiaKelly]

@@beachgirlbella4825 Depending on where you are from sometimes you can. In the UK it's mostly see through and in the USA you can get red and green. As far as I know, it's just these options :)

[@lyla170]

I’m getting mine in September and I have to have them in for a year! I am not excited and very scared. 😢

[@SophiaKelly]

Honestly it's not as bad as you think it would be at first!! Even at the stage where I was getting the train tracks they didn't hurt too much or "rip my gums up" like everyone says. It gets easier over time, I think the worst parts are waiting for the appointments or the next stages as you have time to overthink and wind yourself up about it. Let me know how your appointment goes! Always here to message in the process :)

[@lyla170]

@@SophiaKelly heyy, I have had my plate in for about 3 weeks now and it’s going pretty good, I can speak pretty well now! It’s a little hard to eat which is a bit frustrating but it is not as bad as I thought. I am getting bullied at school tho which sucks but I know everything will be worth it😊😄

[@frenchie9405]

im getting them in 5 days. im just abit stressed that they will change my face shape. do they do that??

[@SophiaKelly]

Personally I thought they did, but I was told by others I didn't look that much different. Slightly bigger chin, but goes back to normal over time as they do what they need to 💞✨

[@frenchie9405]

@@SophiaKelly oh right cos ive finally got to the point where i find myself quite pretty. its just abit scary as i dont wanna find myself ugly or be insecure again 😫

[@anniestyles6610]

@@frenchie9405 omg same

[@SophiaKelly]

@@frenchie9405 You may feel like that at first, but you definitely can reach that point again quickly xx

[@anniestyles6610]

So basically I've had mine in for nearly a year but I was really insecure about them so I didn't wear them in school and the appointments have been sometimes good and sometimes bad but last Thursday I went for another appointment and he proper flipped at me and now I'm on my last chance. He said if I wear them for 3 months 24/7 then when I come back he'll take some teeth out and then put my braces in. Now I've got a week holiday so do you know anything I can do to try and get my chin to like get back to normal size and lips as well coz I don't wanna go to school looking like the way I do now Sorry for the paragraph btw😅

[@SophiaKelly]

Insecurity is a hard one with school, as long as you're happy with you that's all that matters. The dentist shouldn't have flipped at you, professional or unprofessional. I'd say keep them in, especially with the holidays as you're not around anyone as much. The only way to look "normal" to you again is to wear them enough for them to make progress. It all improves as you go. Either way you look amazing

[@sephoraluntadila3218]

How long did you wait to get them?

[@SophiaKelly]

They said I needed them around year 6. Then I went to the orthodontist (private) around year 9/10, so around 4/5years ✨

[@sephoraluntadila3218]

@@SophiaKelly Thanks, but I was wondering how long it took to make them

[@SophiaKelly]

@@sephoraluntadila3218 I'm not too sure, as I couldn't get them when I was supposed to due to covid. I was supposed to get them in February/April last year and got them in November instead :(

[@tyler2205]

@@sephoraluntadila3218 it doesnt take long i think they could do it overnight maybe

[@star.3795]

@@sephoraluntadila3218 not sure if this answers your question or if I’m late but they took my moulds and I got the brace at my next appointment a week later so not long

[@leafiiloaf]

Hi, Ik this vid was posted a while ago now but, I just wanted to say thank you for posing this because is has told me more about this type of brace, since I'm nervous to get them in on Tuesday!!! :0 byee

[@SophiaKelly]

Ahh, no problem at all, glad it's helped you!!

[@leafiiloaf]

Hi, thanks for replying! I will let you know how it goes… so scared! Xx :0 :)

[@leafiiloaf]

Great. All that stressing for nothing. The appointment was supposed to be cancelled and postponed but it wasn’t. Gotta wait till March now.

[@leafiiloaf]

Hii! Im back lol, getting twin blocks tomorrow.. 0-0 unless the cancel it again lmao. c:

[@itzsheza]

​​@@leafiiloaf hey hows it going with your teeth? I just got mine today and it hurts :c I literally cannot speak with this thing on

[@star.3795]

I got mine a month ago and didn’t wear it cause I hated how it looks,now I’m on my last chance and if I don’t wear them now it will be too late to do the treatment and I’m petrified to wear it to school since I can’t speak in it

[@SophiaKelly]

I know school can be a very hard place to have them, but you have to do what's best for YOU, no one else. I recommend going with it/listening to dentist, I regretted not first time round & would have needed surgery if I wanted straight teeth, which most ppl will if they don't go with the braces. It does get easier to speak over time when you're always wearing them, and you get used to how it looks, it's more noticeable to the individual wearing them than others. If you wear them 24/7 it can even improve the jaw faster, making your face structure more natural to you. I'd recommend speaking a lot at home, even things like reading out loud, as It'll help improve your speech quicker :) I know it's easier said than done, but you need to ignore others, fake it til you make it. They're not worth feeling bad in yourself over. Especially when you don't see most/speak to most when you leave. Here If you need any advice/someone to speak to, you got this 🤍🙌🏼

[@star.3795]

@@SophiaKelly what did you do in order to learn to speak with them in

[@fjmh3933]

i just got mine yesterday and the pain putting the bottom blocks in is AWFUL, is it just because my teeth are achy on the first day or should i call my orthodontist about it? i've got mine 24/7 for 9-12 months but i hope wearing them all the time will get them out in 6-9 months, it's nice to see there are other people around my age going through the same thing, i felt like it was all kids - also ! dreading going back to school in a week with this thing in my mouth 😭

[@SophiaKelly]

If it is that painful I would call the orthodontist to ensure everything is okay. Sometimes it is slightly painful slapping on your teeth when putting them in again, but I don't think it should be that bad. Definitely wearing them 24/7 & eating with them in does help the process go by quicker, it doesn't feel it at first, but helps massively. There's definitely a lot more ppl in the age range going through the same thing! And school can be a hard place to go through things like braces with. As long as you don't let people push you down or make you feel bad about something that will help you you'll be fine. Just have the end goal in mind. It's weird, as in a few years you don't even speak to majority of those people. Don't let temporary ppl put you down about something like braces, you'll come out better at the end of the day, ppl with braces always have better teeth in the end! 😂 I know it's easier said than done, just remember you're not alone and I'm always here to talk if needed

[@sm1th_08]

I got mine 2 days ago and the bottom one can come off sometimes when I'm talking is this normal?

[@SophiaKelly]

This may be because it needs tightening!! I'd ring your dentist and tell them to get an appointment soon so you can stay on track!! :) I could take mine off, but it wouldn't come off without me doing it on purpose, this wasn't at the start as well, it was when it needed tightening 💞✨

[@sm1th_08]

@@SophiaKelly it ended up snapping so now I have one where there are 3 hooks on the bottom one cos I think it's been reinforced

[@SophiaKelly]

@@sm1th_08 As long as it fits in it'll be fine along the process. By the time I got to my traintracks one of the hooks off each was broken

[@oliviaanderson06]

did it get easier to talk, just got them and im finding it hard

[@SophiaKelly]

It definitely did!! At first I hated it when I couldn't, but the more I spoke the easier it got :))

[@jordanplays6223]

Do u wear them in the shower or not?

[@SophiaKelly]

Sorry for late reply! You do, 24/7 in most cases, you can eat with them in, but a lot of people take them out for eating as a break from them :)

[@yomama468]

i just got mine abt 2 hours ago and my jaw and lips look so weird, just wondering do they make ur lips shrink?

[@SophiaKelly]

Not from what I know, however, personally, I think they did push them out slightly, that or it looks like it when moving the jaw forward xx

[@yomama468]

thank you xx

[@SophiaKelly]

No problemo, how're you doing with them?

[@yomama468]

@@SophiaKelly ive gotten used to them now thank u for asking, but im not sure if my jaw position has moved already in 2 weeks because the part where they meet and push the jaw forward, yk the top ridge part, it rests on one of my teeth rather than the bottom ridge, im going back in jan though so i will just ask them about it

[@SophiaKelly]

Sometimes it does take a bit longer to look like they have moved, I worried about it at first. I'm not sure, but sure something similar to that happened to me at one point. I think they filed it down

[@Angelic200]

Im 11 yrs old had an appointment today had X rays my first appointment did confirm i needed removable braces for my overjet and overbite. I am getting twin blocks in October and it will be my first year of secondary school....it will ruin my social life guaranteed.....i am dreading my 3rd appointment.....i need to wear mine 24/7 for 2 years and after might need a 2 teeth extractions too make room and it goes on and on with the treatment....

[@SophiaKelly]

I'd say it's more convenient getting them sooner rather than later. As contradicting as it sounds, this was my 2nd time round starting the treatment. Don't overthink it all too much and think of the end result. If anything the social aspect of it will ensure you end up with the right type of people, as if people avoid socializing or making friends with you just because of braces, they're not the type you'd want around you. I'm always here if you need to message or talk to anyone during the treatment, even if not uploading consistently sometimes I'll always try and reply :)

[@issyhardly511]

I’m getting mine in September I’m mostly scared about speech and being like bullied ( idc about pain ) how should I deal with this

[@SophiaKelly]

I was the same the first time round (regretted not being as good with them!!), it really is about changing your mindset about how other ppl think about you, which is challenging/takes time. You can't really do much about the selfish and pathetic perspectives from closed minded ppl in school. It's definitely a hard time to have them, but you really need to try and focus on Yourself the whole time, as it'll be the best thing for you individually in the long run, as uncomfortable or maybe insecure as you feel about others, it's all about improving your self discipline and how you see yourself. As soon as you improve that, you'll be focussed on the goal and feel good about yourself, so others opinions won't affect you as much. A small bit of advice would to also be around ppl who won't joke around about them/ppl you feel comfortable with. That's what I've done too, I cut myself away from certain ppl for a bit and then slowly talk to everyone I'm more comfortable around one or two at a time. If you need anymore advice or any other questions just DM me on Instagram :))

[@issyhardly511]

@@SophiaKelly this was really helpful and nice to read I’m happy I’m not alone I’m this journey I’m definitely excited to get my face fixed and just finally be confident thank you

[@SophiaKelly]

@@issyhardly511 I'm glad it's helped you even just a little bit, never feel alone!! Same, honestly can't wait for my new smile, whenever you're unmotivated think about the end result 💞

[@issyhardly511]

@@SophiaKelly I’ve just got mine on and now I don’t know why I was nervous, they feel fine, look okay a bit weird but that’s normal and my speech is actually quite good and it’s definitely worth it( finding it hard to drink tho ahahah )

[@SophiaKelly]

@@issyhardly511 Thats great, Honestly, don't think I ended up drinking in the first 16hrs at least 😂

[@katie7930]

I got then put in yesterday it’s now currently 4 in the morning they’re killing me I can’t even move my mouth without them hurting and it gave me this huge lisp 😭✋ *edit* and when I take them out to eat, omg they hurt when ur put pressure on 😭

[@SophiaKelly]

Yes they do at first. Try eating soft foods for now, it feels a lot better. And maybe use paracetamol before going to sleep :)

[@user8163]

hey! i was just wondering how long it took for you to talk normally again :)

[@SophiaKelly]

Around 2/3 weeks, I was quite quiet at first though, which would slow the progress down :)

[@maryamkamalkhan]

Im scared i dont know if it hurts i was supposed to get braces but when i went to a specialist they said i needed to extract two of my teeth and i need to get twin block and after that i needed to get braces. But mine looks like an overbite i just have 12 lower teeth and 14 upper teeth and they want to remove two of my upper second molars, my parents refused so now im going to confirm to another dentist to get their opinion too.

[@SophiaKelly]

Oh my. Don't worry yourself too much. From personal experience of a tooth being pulled out I can only assume they'll put a needle in to make your mouth numb to remove the 2 teeth. Twin blocks also don't hurt. You can only feel aches known and again, but no constant pain. I am also worried about train tracks, but we can do this together!! You can watch my journey and even see the train tracks before getting them in yourself, maybe calm your mind :) 💞

[@maryamkamalkhan]

@@SophiaKelly omg thank u so much, yes i will and again thank u so muchh 🥺💛

[@SophiaKelly]

@@maryamkamalkhan No problemo, here whenever you need advise or to talk 💞

[@maryamkamalkhan]

@@SophiaKelly same 🥺💛

[@user-nc9vx1zj6d]

I got mine two days ago on my first day i didnt eat anything lol but ive gotten used to them now :D

[@SophiaKelly]

That's really good! Glad you're getting used to them quickly 💞✨

[@idontneednoname3304]

Hey my mouth literally can not fully close it's half open is this normal? It's my first day

[@SophiaKelly]

It can be for some people. Your mouth will get used to the amount of room needed over time. However, I would double check with the orthodontist, as at times they could have given you the wrong size moulds. Which can lead to the blocks being the wrong size for your mouth. Usually it's the first option though. Hope this helps :)

[@idontneednoname3304]

@@SophiaKelly thank you so much makes me feel reassured

[@SophiaKelly]

No problemo, hows your first few days been? :)

[@idontneednoname3304]

@@SophiaKelly it was alright but it's been a few days and I can't seem to put them back in

[@SophiaKelly]

Oh right. Maybe they have given the wrong mould for them then. I'd recommend ringing and telling them you can't/struggling to get them back in asap!!

[@Snehhh01]

What’s your age ? That time and now

[@SophiaKelly]

When starting the brace journey 14/15, I am now 19. It's taken a bit longer due to me relocating across the UK and not being able to make some appointments with few months gap in-between around 3/4 times, which can put someone behind where they should be a lot.

[@hanae7165]

How long was your overbite ?

[@SophiaKelly]

Around 9mm!

[@xox_tomdaya_xox3753]

I have one two but mine has glitter in it and it made from acrylic I have had mine for two years but o didn’t Wear it but I want to start again

[@SophiaKelly]

If you haven't worn them for a while they may not be the right shape and size. I definitely do recommend starting to wear them again, however you most likely will have to go back to the NHS or private depending on where you're from. So you can get mould and start the process again. My next update will be in February when getting them tightened if you're interested in the journey beyond the 24hrs considering you've already been through that part :)) Also, this journey will include all the twin blocks journey and train tracks 💞

[@xox_tomdaya_xox3753]

@@SophiaKelly i would love to see more and mine still fits perfectly 🌈🎈💖💛

[@SophiaKelly]

That's really good to hear!! We can go through the journey together then, haha 💞

[@amyobrien9094]

I have mine and it’s so uncomfortable and I’m going back soon to get it tightened

[@SophiaKelly]

Dw, it gets easier everytime!! And you get more comfortable with them as time goes :)

[@amyobrien9094]

@@SophiaKelly thank you very much for replying:) keep going your doing amazing

[@SophiaKelly]

Ahh, thankyou so much, really appreciate it!! :)

[@briancleary728]

hi im getting mine next week im really nevous abt it and i only have 1 week to practice speaking with them before skl if anyone has any advive pls share bc im rlly going to need it lol

[@SophiaKelly]

Hiii! I'd say just try and speak out loud as much as possible! Even to yourself (you may feel stupid doing it, but it does help 😂) or family. The more you talk the quicker your speech goes back to normal. Good luck with the appointment, here to reply if you need anyone to talk to once you have them :) (or I can message over on my Instagram - @sophiacalista.whoo)

[@rexiioper6920]

Did u get em from the nhs?

[@SophiaKelly]

Private in Orthodontist, but the NHS provides, yeah :)

[@rexiioper6920]

@@SophiaKelly so your parents didn’t have to pay?

[@SophiaKelly]

@@rexiioper6920 No, but if I need a replacement my mum will have to pay for that, that's with an replacement during the whole process.

[@itsestella9861]

Hii I’m 14 and I’m gering this soon. How old are you?

[@SophiaKelly]

16 going on 17. I will be 17 two months before going back to end the twin block phase of my journey as far as I know

[@hashx1921]

Got mine today and get food stuck and it gets my so mad cause i take them out to clean then put them back in? Anyone else

[@SophiaKelly]

I'm not too sure, I don't snack too often with them in, maybe rinse with water (like mouthwash) and see how that works out :)

[@hashx1921]

@@SophiaKelly i just take them out and wash the food of them takes 30 secs 😂

[@SophiaKelly]

@@hashx1921 Honestly fine, they always recommend having them in for 22/23hrs at least, so it's not affecting you're journey that much. Also eating a normal whole meal can actually be equivalent for having them in for 24hrs at times :)

[@hashx1921]

@@SophiaKelly thank u so much ❤️

[@hashx1921]

@@SophiaKelly omg my teeth are hurting so bad like aching wise ik ur pain aswell 😭😂😂

[@angelinafinn1355]

I had these now I’m in fixed braces I still kept my twin blocks but they are super gross now

[@SophiaKelly]

They let me keep mine, was so confused as to what I should do with them🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@owenbisson7826]

Is a biteplate expender only for top jaw

[@owenbisson7826]

Good luck

[@SophiaKelly]

As far as I know yes, but I'd have to look into it more, as I don't want to say I know 100% when I don't and it's wrong ✨

[@SophiaKelly]

In some circumstances you can have a lower one too. So it depends on what you need xx

[@chevy886]

I got mine colored red white and blue

[@SophiaKelly]

I found out later on it depends on the area you're in if coloured are available:)

[@justyourcolouredpencilarti1886]

I’m getting twin blocks too! :D

[@SophiaKelly]

Ayyyee, welcome to the club!! Convenient, considering next brace video will be up by end of this weekend haha ✨

[@justyourcolouredpencilarti1886]

@@SophiaKelly ok!

[@darcydalton949]

When u have to wear them all the time for 9 months....

[@SophiaKelly]

Most relatable thing out here😞 It does get better after a few weeks tho. Just focus on where this will take you!!

[@darcydalton949]

@@SophiaKelly There doing well ty!

[@SophiaKelly]

Good to hear!! Keep me updated :))

[@helenaa.m13]

i just got my twin blocks put in yesterday and i hate them sm. its rly hard to eat especially during school so im rly hoping i adjust to these soon😭

[@SophiaKelly]

How are you getting on with them in the first few weeks now?? It can be a pain during school hours!

[@helenaa.m13]

im doing really well now ty!! ive adjusted to them and my speech has improved so much. they gave me this little key and at the top of my twin block i have to turn it but i keep forgetting!!@@SophiaKelly

[@helenaa.m13]

ahh update!! i got them off:)) but now i have rubber bands until i get my braces off😭

[@cjdreh]

I get mine tomorrow for 24/7 for 12 months

[@SophiaKelly]

Ahh, good luck with them!!

[@funnyanimals7458]

I've got mine! They feel rlly gross when I put them in 🤢

[@SophiaKelly]

They may do for a week or two, but you'll definitely get used to it over time!! :)

[@annieh7808]

I got twin block braces today and it rlly hurts I took them out to eat my lunch tho 😭

[@SophiaKelly]

Aww. Trust me, it does get better!! It took me a week for no pain and 2 weeks to get out a self pity party. But the more I kept them in and accepted it, the quicker time has gone :)

[@annieh7808]

@@SophiaKelly thank you :)

[@rexiioper6920]

Is that an Xmas onesy omg. 🤣

[@SophiaKelly]

I'll have you know they're normal Xmas PJ's...😂

[@rexiioper6920]

@@SophiaKelly rflmao

[@rebeccabartlett557]

Got mine today my right back teeth is chilling me

[@SophiaKelly]

Definitely hurts more at the start, but as your teeth get used to them gets a lot easier. Sorry for late reply, how you getting on with your journey so far?

[@rebeccabartlett557]

@SophiaKelly I’m okay now I hate the look of them but oh well I get them out in three months

[@SophiaKelly]

@@rebeccabartlett557 Ayyee, that's not that long now!! They don't look as bad as time goes on, I think it's just getting used to them overall :)

[@gu_gus6263]

You are adorable

[@jessicalevine1880]

and I didn't understand u mentioned that if u talk too much u'll feel sick

[@SophiaKelly]

At times yes, some people do, as they're not used to not having much room in their mouth x

[@mysticprobegaming232]

Dont film if you have to wear them you'll be sick 😬😬😬

[@SophiaKelly]

I have to wear them all day and night anyway. On average 22hrs a day. The only difference filming will make is my confidence and keeping me occupied. I may not wear them in every video when filming anyway, as it takes around 10-15mins to film :)