Thanks..Actually, I wish they did the bands like in the 70s as these brackets are not as substantial. They do not adhere as much as they need to in some instances...I have had five fall off and be reapplied...and one banded as he simply gave up...Two more popped off today, so it looks like two more bands for this week...I wish they'd just band them all and stop fussing with it...argh
I chose traditional metal brackets as they are also easier for the orthodontist to work with...Actually, the metal ones are also smaller than the clear...No doubt, one can still see the clear ones...I guess, it's all about preference and what one can put up with...
Um, and this would be different from this group how?? ... From: Amornpong Vachiramon To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 2:00 PM...
WEllll, Ray. I suppose I like 'em, sort of. I like what they do for me, anyhow. Course that does not mean I would not rip 'em out in half a second if I hadn't...
Hi Cammie, I am gonna respond to this one. I was always curious about this sort of thing when I was a kid just cause of all that I have talked and shared with...
Greetings - I'm an invisalign wearer -- have been for several months. They are fairly comfortable to wear and are almost invisible. Most people don't notice...
I'm the expert at worrying. :) And I'm telling you not to worry too much about getting a dry socket now. I think you are heading "out of the woods" now. My...
I chose traditional metal brackets as they are also easier for the orthodontist to work with...Actually, the metal ones are also smaller than the clear...No...
Thanks..Actually, I wish they did the bands like in the 70s as these brackets are not as substantial. They do not adhere as much as they need to in some...
Some colors do stain...The lighter the color, the more stain...Even the grey, metallic color gets dingy...I wish they did the metal ties...I did get my top and...
Are they coming off while you are eating? I've been lucky so far. Good luck. How long have you had them on? Cindi ... From: stephanie <socsteph@...> ...
Yes, I have had them break loose while I am eating...and not anything on the don't list...I have some porcelain crowns that the adhesive does not stick to as...
oh man...i have one porcelin crown, but that is in the back...with a bracket already. I'm concerned about that crown though...its about 22 years old, and I'm...
I'm scared now !! I'm getting a crown put on my back molar after my root canal and I was worried about how he'd do it with my braces on. I figured he knew what...
Hi Carmen: I'm sure that it'll be fine with the crown...Not to say that the adhesives don't stick as well, but some of my crowns seem to be more problematic...
It's pricey but worth it ... I get that corny "Fresh from the dentist" feeling...plus with the little clock, I know I'm brushing long enough. Sometimes I even...
Oh ya, I have a very pricey toothbrush that I bought from another dentist's office. It's the sonicare. I can't really use it after adjustments when my teeth...
maybe someone could set up a poll or somethng on a search to find THE absolute best toothbrush for braces, and otherwise. anyone capable? I'm just curious...
I think alot of it comes down toe benefits vs needs. I chose the Oral B because of the floss-action head. My braces have made some of my teeth so tight and...
My ortho gives all of his patients the Sonicare Flexcare. ... absolute best toothbrush for braces, and otherwise. anyone capable? I'm just curious what...
thanks for the great recommendations of toothbrushes you have used! I am going to get one!!! Best- Steph ... From: Cindi To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com ...
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