I just wanted to post a little intro. I'm Clarece. I'm 30 and I've got
3 kids. I've needed braces since the 4th grade. My mom could never
afford it, being a waitress with no health or dental insurance. I'm
ashamed to say that up until just a few months ago, I had never even
seen the inside of a dentist's office. But, I finally decided to
swallow my embarrassment and do what I've wanted to do for so long,
cost be damned.
I'm getting my braces on June 24th, and I am so excited about it. At
some point in the future, I'll be able to smile for a camera and laugh
without covering my mouth. This is an extremely big event for me... I
don't think other people I know can fully understand. But I bet you
guys do! :)
Looking forward to getting to know you all, and sharing my experience
and progress.
Oh, don't worry, yo will see changes...It took our teeth a long time to get in this condition, and it takes far less to fix. I have seen huge changes since...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to post a little intro. I'm Clarece. I'm 30 and I've got 3 kids. I've needed braces since the 4th grade. My mom could never afford...
Hi Clarece. Welcome to the group. So glad to hear you are going for it and getting the braces you have wanted and needed. Good luck with everything. It's a...
Welcome aboard Clarece! And kudos to you for making you life changing decision! My story is very similar to yours. We grew up very...
Thanks, Cindi. My dental insurance doesn't pay for ortho, either. I'm shelling out just under $6000 for mine, not including the extractions I need. Oh, well....
One thing I must add...my dental ins. DOES pay half for ortho for my children...I am getting my 13 yr old braces this coming January...that is when my ins....
My dental insurance will pay some if any of my kids end up needing braces... it just won't cover me. What are powerchains? ~Clarece ... children...I am getting...
Congratuations, Clarece! This is a huge step for you! this is my second time around with braces, but I remember feeling like you do the first time. Here's...
Hi Clarece, welcome to the group. To the rest of you out there.. I just had my braces (lower jaw) removed!!! Hooooray!! That's close to 1 year 8 months in...
Does anyone's pay for adults? Mine did not either...but I luckily only paid $3400. After hearing many people's prices, I feel relieved... Steph ... From:...
When I had Aetna insurance, they did not cover adult orthodontics. But the Cigna coverage I have now does, 50% up to a certain amount ... I think $2000 max...
they are just continuous plastic that fit over the whole top or bottom to close up space. You can pick a color...They weren't a nuisance, but the metal lacing...
Good for you...My Cigna does nothing...for adults...argh! Steph ... From: April To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 8:03 PM ...
Hi Raveena, welcome to the group. Ask your orthodontist about your problem. In my own case, my orthodontist told me that often the situation needs to get worse...
Oh, mine got way worse first. I didn't realize that I even had a bite problem!! I had so much jaw pain. I was taking alot of Advil. It was hard to eat...
Hello, I'm a 31yo female who is getting braces soon. My dentist recommended that i get them and referred me to a local orthodontist. I emailed them today and...
Hi Jillian, I am 26 and just got braces last month. The first week was rough and I hardly ate anything. But I am use to them now and I hardly ever feel them in...
what sort will you be getiing ________________________________ From: Jillian <jillian_dlc@...> To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April...
They'll talk to you for awhile, he'll exam your bite, teeth, etc. and tell you what they want to do. They'll do measurements and stuff. Then they'll talk...
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