Thanks Jack, your words were right on. The brackets came off so very easy I was really surprised. Taking the glue off was a bit difficult but no problem...
Congratulations on your new smile!!! Don't worry about getting your braces off. It should not hurt at all. Your otho has special tools to remove the...
Hey. Lucky! I've had mine on for 2 1/2 years and the end still looks far away. I had to get six brackets taken off the other days so they could put new...
Well, after a year and a half of wearing braces I will be getting them off on Monday, Yea. But does it hurt too much>??? I am a little nervous. Thanks for...
How are your braces going? What kind do you have? I have metal on top and bottom and also elastics. ________________________________ From: gjleighton...
Hi: Well, I got my teeth straightened in the 70s but the guy did not get my bite corrected (either did not know how or did not know about technology to do it),...
I say do what's comfortable for you. If you do not want the surgery and the pain of the traditional braces I would get the invisilign. I didn't have that...
Hello, I am 59 yrs old and my dentist recommened I look into getting braces as I have overcrowding of teeth. I had metal braces as a child(in the 60's) then...
I think that you have developed a good idea of the breadth of ideas. I hope that it will not take you long to get a more manageable treatment plan. I did not...
Thank you all for your responses and feedback. That is very interesting to know that treatment varies according to which coast you live on. I live on the East...
I had no idea that the approval process for our group was taking so long or even required. I originally joined in 2001 when I had braces to prepare me for jaw...
Might try to find an ortho or dentist who is trained ando/or specializes in TMJ. Some recommend surgery but usually they find another way. I'm on my 2nd round...
Diana Rhoades
drhoades4@...
Jul 30, 2009 9:02 pm
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They were seriously considering that for me as well... But I needed to do a sleep study in order to get our health insurance to cover the jaw surgery and...
I know what you mean... It took a LONG time for me to get approved as well... So long, that I forgot I had even signed up to be on the board! I'm surprised if...
Hi: I was told the same thing, but did not do it. I waited a few years and got a third consult. I know of people who have done the surgery and seen it on You...
My ortho widened my palate without surgery. When my braces were put on I had a device at the top of my mouth. It was not visible and when my palate expanded...
Has anyone had this surgery? I'm in my 30's, and have always been in need of braces. I finally decided to take the plunge, and my Orthodontist claims this...
I can understand the group leader. There are many people out there with braces fetish and it may leave some members feeling uneasy. Its nothing personal...
I for one was quiet, because it took weeks (well over a month or more) to get an approval to be able to post here. Which isn't good, when someone is searching...
Sometimes the group gets quite for a while but we are always around to answer questions and help you through your new braces adventure. Good luck with your...
Hi, found this group. and am curious if there is anyone out there going through the whole braces thing, learning to eat all over again that sort of thing. Gil...
what sort will you be getiing ________________________________ From: Jillian <jillian_dlc@...> To: adultswithbraces@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April...
Hi Jillian, I am 26 and just got braces last month. The first week was rough and I hardly ate anything. But I am use to them now and I hardly ever feel them in...
They'll talk to you for awhile, he'll exam your bite, teeth, etc. and tell you what they want to do. They'll do measurements and stuff. Then they'll talk...
Hello, I'm a 31yo female who is getting braces soon. My dentist recommended that i get them and referred me to a local orthodontist. I emailed them today and...
I agree! I never wore mine, got the biggest lecture! Now, I where mine non stop, even eat a little bit w/them. My braces could be coming off on the...
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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