When I was thinking about getting braces, I went to the Internet to learn what to expect. The impression I got from lists such as this (although this was...
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experiences. I think it will help many people who are thinking of getting braces or maybe just got them....
It does help hearing the experiences of others. I agree that most folks don't make much of my wearing braces, but I am always aware of them and so they "feel"...
There has been so few message from everyone, was wondering if there was anyone besides me that still had braces? hahahaha Well, I had my 14th adjustment...
Glad to hear you are coming alone, Mike. I personally never heard of that type of archwire. Yes, things are real quiet here. Happy holidays to everyone! ......
I think everyone went on a Christmas Vacation! ONLY THING EXCITING FROM THIS END, is a tooth popped lose from my permenant retainer and I had to have it glues...
... Oh yeah... I still have them. And most likely will have them another 4-5 months. February will be the two-year mark and quite frankly I'm getting sick...
Hello, I was wondering the same. I will be getting my first cleaning and first adjustment next Wed. (Got my braces on Sept. 28th) Perhaps I will be online...
I just had my first cleaning today. It was harder to endure than a regular cleaning (without braces), but it wasn't that bad. The main thing that bugged me...
Good luck on your 1st adjustment. You might consider taking some OTC pain relievers shortly before your appt. I always used some ibuprofen and it did help...
I remember that smell and the sound of the drill from way back when I had a filling. YUCK I might have to have that sanding that you had done to get a couple...
I did that once, had the cleaning right before an adjustment. Actually that worked out pretty good. Although I dont think I would do it the other way around,...
I'm allergic to the permanent retainer they glued in a few months ago and gotta get it off imediately, my question is how long before the teeth can start...
My tonsils are very enlarged and my whole mouth is burning and my throat as well, I have no infections in my body. I just hope my teeth won't move too much...
Why do you have to wait so long to get a new retainer?? Many orthos can make an Essix right there in the office, same day. And they are not THAT expensive,...
April is think the same as me. I would think they would make you one that day or at least in a day or two. I would ask to make sure. I went two days without...
Thanks! well I'm getting a retainer on thrusday and I got the other one off today, so that's three days without. It's gonna be a night retainer, so I hope...
So I am new here and new to braces. I am also new to dislike a professional as much as I am begining to dislike my ortho! My ortho is no help at all. Everytime...
Wow, that situation does not sound good at all. My experience was nothing at all like that. I went to a dental school, though ... so things were fully...
I don't normally behave like this as I abhor causing a scene, but you might try complaining in a very loud voice in the waiting room of his office. Make sure...
Oh my gosh! That sounds barbaric! My last cleaning before I got braces was with the ultrasonic water thingie and it was wonderful (other than the occasional...
Are there any younger female members here (like early 20s or late teens) that have or have had braces that would be available to give me some advice and just...
I just had my first cleaning since getting braces in September and it was not as bad as I had anticipated. I surely agree that the skill of hygienist has much...
We get wiser with age. I think I appreciated braces more as an adult, than I would have as a kid. You definitely value the money spent a whole lot more when...
... Hey, how do you do knock 15 years off your age? I would like to know your secret. I know my wife keeps saying I act like a teenager sometimes but for some...
Sounds like you have a good person doing your cleanings. Before my first cleaning(seems like ages ago) I wonder - how the heck will they clean around all the...
I'm 54 and hopefully will get these things off by the time I turn 55 in April. And I most definitely think you appreciate the braces more when you've paid for...
It's all about having a good sense of humor, the flexibility to roll with the punches, and good skin care. AND...we all know that a mouth full of hardware...
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