I am reading the person saying that their braces have made a tremendous difference in just 6 weeks. I am about to get braces within the next 2 to 3 weeks, and...
just had bottom metal brackets put on. one fell off right away, another fell off of last molar within hours of putting on. I haven't even eaten anything yet....
A band is the old fashioned kind of bracket that goes around the tooth so that they are much less likely to fall off. I have gotten three so far as I have the...
It is so common...Happened to me and I was afraid that I had broken a tooth...which would not be the first time for me as I am a grinder...but it was just a...
i think the dentist would be able to know which type of braces suit you best. invisalign doesn't work on some cases but on the other hand it would help with ...
I have the Damon System style braces. They're smaller brackets and zero bands. This particular style is called self-ligating which means that instead of rubber...
At 52 years old, I have metal bottom with ceramic upper. Since Nov. '07. I will also need jaw surgery in a year to fix my recessed chin and open bite.... ... ...
Hi! I'm 26 and will be getting braces very soon. I had one appt. with an ortho who seemed very nice and scheduled my "records" appt. for May 12th. She...
i have the smartclip clarity on top and metal on bottom. I've had mine on since November and did have 2 upper premolars extracted. I have 2 gaps that are...
Hi, Jessica. I had four bottom front teeth removed and two on the top at the sides. I was scared to walk around missing 6 teeth. When I actually got my braces...
I had my 1st premolars taken out and I must say, the gaps were barely noticable. Unless you always have a super huge smile, even then I've never had anyone...
Hi, I got my braces on 3 weeks ago. I have had the normal soreness and pain but the past few days have been wierd. When I blow my nose it feels like my top...
Hi all! I'm 27 and just got braces for the first time. It's all metal and the plastic bits are the same metal color. I'm finally beginning to eat solid foods...
does anyone else have one of these lovely things?? I got my top & bottom braces put on on 2/14/08 and last week, I got this expander on my top teeth and it...
You are lucky that an expander will work. For many, the surgery to faciliate expansion is required. I am sure it's uncomfortable, but it all could be worse....
Thanks Andie! I'm definitely going to get them, I'm just not sure which ortho I'll go with and what type of braces I'm going to get. I had a 2nd consult...
I knew my braces had made a big difference but I didn't realize until my ortho sent me some before pictures. :o) Hope this shows that the temporary pain is...
... Hi - I am new here, getting braced May 10. Had an extraction last week, so have to wait a few weeks. Just curious - why would you suggest someone get...
As I understand it, ceramics are popular because they are clear, therefore less noticable. However, there are two problems with them. First, they will increase...
I have to agree, the Damons are wonderful. They have a quicker treatment time, smaller profile on the teeth, and no bands. But, like already said, not all...
... months. Second, they are thicker then metals so will have a higher profile on the teeth. I have the Damon, which uses a composite bracket, and is...
... treatment time, smaller profile on the teeth, and no bands. Thanks for the response. But how do you know they have a quicker treatment time? Just curious!...
Good job on doing your research!! BTW, I have metal...I'm very vain. almost 4 months into it now, and I don't care. I actually get compliments all the...
I agree w/the speed of things. Nice and steady..don't want any problems. I went to 4 orthos before settling on mine. He doesnt like ceramics..said they...
Really great progress! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Steph ... From: April To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 6:34 PM ...
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