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From: Jennifer Victor

To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 3:36 PM

Subject: Re: [adultswithbraces] Choosing your braces

My Orthodontist didn't even ask.  I went with what he thought would be best and he put metal braces on me.  Although, I didn't even mention other kinds of braces, like Invisalign cuz I knew that wouldn't fix my teeth how I wanted.  The problem with ceramic braces, since they are such a light color, they can stain really easily and give your teeth a dirty look.  Treatment can also take longer with ceramic.  They are also a little bigger than the metal braces.  My ex's sister has ceramic and I thought they made her teeth look dirty when she'd smile.  I've had metal braces on for 2 years and 1 month as of yesterday.  Metal braces are also stronger than ceramic, so depending on the type of ortho work you need, the ceramic braces may not be strong enough.  Hope this helps.  And good luck with your treatment!  :-) ~Jennifer~ --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Aimee <therock316_2001@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Aimee <therock316_2001@yahoo.com> Subject: [adultswithbraces] Choosing your braces To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 1:25 PM Does the orthodontist give you an option of getting ceramic or metal braces. I actually wanted the Invisalign but he told me that they wouldn't work very well for my teeth and that I would be disappointed with the outcome. I wanted the Invisalign because no one would be able to see them. So I was thinking now of getting the ceramic. I have seen them and they don't look that bad.