Hi everybody! Lately, I've lost my retainers (Hawley) when moving places. Before arranging an orthodontist appointment, I would like to get an idea of the...
... (snip) I'm from the US so I can't help you there, but you didn't specify whether you want Hawley or Essix retainers (or maybe changing to fixed ...
... Before ... idea of ... fixed ... Thanks for your message. It should be Hawley retainers. I would also appreciate your reply to get a rough idea of what the...
About 4 years ago, I was told retainers at the dental school (in the US) where I had my braces done were $200 per arch to replace. And that was for Essix or...
My guess is that he/she will need the top ones to use to move the bottom ones with rubber bands and such. Plus, once the bottoms are where they need to be the...
I thought my top teeth were perfect too. I cannot believe how wrong I was. And so glad that I got the top done! I can see such a huge difference. Good...
I too thought my top teeth were ok but how wrong i was.I have fixed braces on top and bottom and 4 elastics. One month gone now about 3 years to go so my ortho...
Hey, Yeah, my top teeth looked pretty good, but there was a bite issue of some sort. I would love to talk off group! Â ________________________________ From:...
I am 26 years old and finally getting braces in 3 weeks. I am nervous because I don't know what to expect, but I am excited at the same time because I will...
I thought my braces would blind everyone, but I've discovered that people don't notice until I point then out. I was talking to one guy about my age (we'll...
Hi Aimee: Well, I think that we feel that it changes our appearance more than it does at first. After a while, I would forget and others would notice. You will...
Hey, I wouldn't worry about it that much, although it will be very painful (just telling the truth!). The weirdest part is having your lips propped open by...
I am actually getting the spacers this Friday. I have heard that they hurt alittle but that is goes away in a few days. ... nervous ... time ... your...
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...
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...
Hi Aimee - The spacers may be a little uncomfortable for a day or two or they may just feel like you have food stuck between your teeth. Or, you will forget...
Yea, Jennifer sums it up nicely. I chose the metal because of what I have seen on others...and that they are harder for them to work with, more fragile and...
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this. Can you start off with Invisalign and then later on get regular braces. I heard someone say he got...
I've had my braces off for a couple of years, and I was one of the first patients that my orthodontist actually consented to working with ceramics. I was 37...
... I can't imagine that happening. Invisalign are expensive, as are brackets for traditional braces. Then add in the expense of changing your treatment, and...
My facial structure changed slightly. The only people who really noticed were my sister, my mother, and me (after they pointed it out to me). My face was...
So I got them on and he put clear ones on. I don't look that bad but the wiring is poking me. I haven't felt the soreness yet but I know I will. I feel so...
Hey. Congrats! Hehehe. :-) With wires poking, wax will become your best friend! I never had any soreness when I got my braces on. I didn't start...
Aimee: I think that the first week-one month is the roughest, but after a while I forgot that I had them. I saw changes quickly before the second appointment,...
Hey. Wear them however much they told you to. If they say wear it all the time, then do it. They can tell when you haven't. Like me. Hahaha. :-) ...
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