You could always crop the picture so that it is only your braces and mouth visable in the pictures? saravannet <saravannet@...> wrote: The last week,...
yeah, arch wire leaves a deep impression on your inner lips, cheeks. i use a long strip of wax and place it on my problem areas. its like so imprinted that...
Hello everyone, I just got back from my latest adjustment. My ortho told me I'm on the home stretch. I didn't ask for any estimated date of removal though....
hi all , well i can tell i'm in the swing of things agian , yesterday evening was ajustmentday , for over a year now since i had to stop getting my braces...
I've met with 3 different orthodontists and still don't understand all there is to know about the different brackets. The orthos I've consulted with seem to...
Hi Joe. Most definitely, good luck with everything that still remains to be done. Each visit is one more step in the right direction. :) ... yesterday ... ...
Wow, you have certainly done your research. Great job getting 3 consultations, too. Now the hard part, deciding what to do. It was easy for me, I went with...
Had an adjustment today. Some new bends in the wire, appeared to be minor until the wire went back into the brackets. Ouch. Still hoping to be done by...
That was a big decision for me about three weeks ago as well... Because I already had a 100% metal smile for over four years I chose ceramic on top and metal...
Hey Kevin Do you have a picture of your 'luminous smile' anywhere? Lee eriond@... wrote: Hello everyone, I just got back from my latest adjustment. My...
I have enough wax to last me, but it's totally annoying that I wake up this morning to have a wire poking me. My dentist is also closed, and my oral surgeon...
Unfortunately not... I don't have a digital camera. Although... Hmm, I think I might know of someone I can borrow one from. I want a picture for myself!...
I have been going through the process since November!! 1st ortho wanted me to have jaw surgery which I said NO to! Then, I needed periodontal work which I am...
Barb, I know how you feel. I wanted braces for a long, long time and am absolutely thrilled now that I have them! Even 13 months later I still love them. I...
Your archwire is probaly out of the band. get a tweezer and slighly bend it back into the eyelet on the molar band. ive been doing that until my archwire...
Hi Barb, I can imagine how frustrating it is having to wait so long. Hang in there, once you get the braces the time flies! ... From: DOON8457@... To:...
Thanks! Luckily, I got a hold of my ortho on his cell phone and made it in to see him. He was by himself in his office and didn't mind me stopping by. It...
Finally got my new digital camera thursday. Nobody probably cares about that but the interesting thing was, I was playing around with the macro settings and...
Hi Mike - Congratulations on getting your digital camera. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. I'm learning how to use my fourth digital...
I have a few pictures of my braces in the photo section. I will put a couple more up after my next adjustment. ... __________________________________ Do you...
Will having braces save my life? I know it sounds OTT but that is surely what I hope it will. I have got too the stage were I am severely depressed about the...
... From: unreluctant_smiler To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 6:54 PM Subject: [adultswithbraces] Will having braces save my...
Welcome to the group. You will find very helpful people here who have been through just about everything dental related you can imagine. My teeth were in bad...
For those of you that are interested, here is a bit more information about archwires: Most archwires are either made from stainless steel or a Nickel Titanium...
... information about archwires: Thanks, Jack. I always wondered just exactly what was going on in my mouth and now I know. The whole process is fascinating...
Thanks, Jack. You always have great info. And your web site is an awesome source, love all the pictures. I could have used a place like that when I was...