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Awww poor you. I've also had my treatment on the NHS (just braces though) and I had to wait for about 2 and a half years. It was a nightmare. I knew I'd have to wait but I really didn't think it would take so long. Sorry you've had to wait so long too. I found giving them a ring and writing every so...

Awww wow that's incredible. Congratulations :D

OK I tried to take some pics of my overbite but they haven't come out too clear, I badly need a new camera :lol: Anyway here they are. Sorry I couldn't get better ones. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/bailey111/teeth.jpg And this is where the gap is on the left hand side. Argh it really does l...

No I totally agree that I should have communicated more before my treatment and I regret it so much now. Argh and you're right, I do wish I had the knowledge then that I have now. I didn't know half as much then as I do now. I had no idea what an overbite was till my orthodontist pointed it out to m...

I had my treatment on the NHS. I dunno. I think we did have the same ideas but I think because I had a tooth out it might have messed things up a bit and that's why he changed my treatment plan. Hmm I'll just have to have a chat with him I think.

Oh wow! They look fantastic! You must be really pleased

Hope you're enjoying the naked-ness

I had to wait like 2 years! I had no idea it was going to be so slow

I have got on with him so far, he's a friendly enough guy but it sometimes feels like he's in a bit of a hurry then I feel silly about asking questions which really I know I shouldn't be, they're my teeth and I do deserve the same treatment as people who are paying. I'll definately make sure I have ...

Thanks :) I really wish I'd asked about it now. But I think when my treatment ended I was thinking I should have been pleased with what I got because my treatment was free. But after reading around and thinking about it and asking friends who also had braces for free and have had great results I rea...

Carrying on from my post in The Naked Tooth about my uncomfortable retainer and my overbite (*sniff sniff*) just wondering if someone can help me please. I had braces which I had off 2 years ago now. At first my orthodontist told me I'd be in braces lower and upper for 2 years with headgear to corre...

Glad I'm not alone

It's annoying me now. I knew my teeth wouldn't be perfect but I think it feels more uncomfortable now than before I had braces I'm quite looking forward to my appointment now, want to get this sorted if that's possible.

Thanks, it's nice to come back to see everyones progress :D I made an appointment for the 14th. The receptionist spoke to my orthodontist and sounded quite concerned then wanted me to pop in straight away :? But I was busy so couldn't make it so have an appointment for the 14th. I'm a bit worried ab...

I had one for about a year but it broke so my orthodontist decided I was better off without it. But when I did have it I didn't have any problems. It felt a bit uncomfortable at first and I kept rubbing my tongue over it which made the end on my tongue sore. Otherwise it was fine, I didn't get any s...

I had the molds taken as soon as I had my braces off and had my retainer about a week later I think. It wasn't any longer than that.

I've had my treatment on the NHS though so I don't know about paying for a new one. I'd be willing to but don't know if they'd do that. Does anyone in the UK know? I think I'll make an appointment just to ask about it. My gums haven't been this sore because of my retainer before. I thought it might ...