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My ortho did not seem bothered about the black triangle.. when I pointed it out ... he mentioned about filing the teeth .... but seemed to think they were not that bad...and was not eager to do this... its only since i had the lingual removed that it seems more obvious.... and I am kicking myself no...

They look fantastic- you should be really happy-proud with the result. congrats......

Thanks so much for all your advice- I am going to see my ortho in a few weeks time so tell her I am not happy. I have spent £5000 on my teeth... and had 18 months of treatment ... they look great but I did not expect a black triangle..... Not sure if I like the idea of bonding if it damages your na...

Thanks for all you advice- just a quick question- what exactly is bonding and what does it involve....?

The more you speak the better it gets so get chatting- practice singing in the car on the way to work..... From my experience I thought my speech was worse than it actually was- nobody noticed until I pointed out that I had a brace. as for food- ever time I had an adjustment I just ate soft foods su...

a better picture of the gap.....

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8828/teethm.th.jpg After 18 months of lingual braces they are off- however I have a gap in the front teeth- Any professional out there able to give me their opinion. My ortho did not do anything about the gap when I had the braces on as she said I would need to ha...

A bit fuzzy but from what I can make out they look great- it would be interesting to see what they looked like before you were braced.

You should be proud.... are you happy with result?

Hi, really- you think it can be corrected... Yes I am wearing a retainer- a clear plastic one- I was told to wear it at night only- but I try and wear it about 12 hours a day. I never used to have a gap- it developed about 12 months into my treatment. My ortho said the only way to get rid of it was ...

I have just had my lingual braces removed- (bottom braces will be removed in 5wks) But there is a gap in my front teeth.... am I being obsessive ... is it noticeable.... What can be done to get rid of gap? I should be happy with results but all I can see is a gap....! Before- May 08 http://img197.im...

Does anybody know if linguals can be put back on once removed?

I had mine removed after 18months of treatment but I am not happy- I have a ortho app in 4 weeks...

Does anybody know if linguals can be put back on once removed?

I had mine removed after 18months of treatment but I am not happy- I have a ortho app in 4 weeks...

Will it cost me more?

Hi all Im a newbie who is going to get my x rays and impressions done next Monday. I am going for Incognito linguals on the top, however, I am unsure what to go for on the bottom. I have a small mouth and my tongue always rests on the bottom teeth and fits up tight to them. I also have a gag reflex...

it does get easier- just make sure you cut everthing up so there is less munching.... grate carrots ect.... -after I have had an ajustment my teeth hurt and I am very resticted to what I can eat... however after a while when they settle you will be able to eat most things.... even apples as long as ...

Hi, I am coming to the end of my treatment and I have lingual top and normal white brackets on the bottom- In the time I have been wearing my braces - nobody has noticed them- I only told a few closs friends and family as I was unable to eat properly in the begining.... It did affect my speach, but ...