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by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Question.
Replies: 0
Views: 923

Question.

Hi all, I'm back. I've been away for a while due to heavy deadlines at work. So, I've been in braces for going on a year now. This July 9th I think will make 12 months, and my teeth are looking better and better every single day. My ortho put this huge huge thick wire on my bottom teeth and I swear ...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: When you first got braced...
Replies: 11
Views: 2696

When I got braces last July, I don't think anyone noticed for like the first 3 months. I'm wearing ceramic on top and bottom. One day, my supervisor was like "Gio, when did you get braces?" I was like, ummm, about 3 months ago. So it was kind of funny! People who do notice them, often wond...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How often do you get your ligs changed
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Now, that I know is common. Not changing the wires. They only change them every so often. The thickness in wires are for different things. If I am correct, they use the thicker wires when alignment is almost set or if they don't need as much force to move your teeth. With my treatment, they used sof...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How often do you get your ligs changed
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Now, that I know is common. Not changing the wires. They only change them every so often. The thickness in wires are for different things. If I am correct, they use the thicker wires when alignment is almost set or if they don't need as much force to move your teeth. With my treatment, they used sof...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I NEED SUPPORT!!! 4 Days Braced for the third time
Replies: 14
Views: 3619

Hiiii! I feel your pain. I am in the same boat as you. Im 26, and this is my second time in braces. At first, I use to feel the same way " im ugly, im miserable, blah blah blah"....Look at it like this, it will be all over with before you know it. Honestly, everytime I see a change in my t...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Showing off my chompers!
Replies: 5
Views: 2991

Very nice! I just hope my teeth look like that when im finished with my treatment!!
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How often do you get your ligs changed
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

They normally change my ligs at adjustments. I don't think ive ever worn the same ligs for more than 4 weeks. Thats weird if they don't change them...but who am I to say....
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Monthly Braces Poll
Topic: December Braces Poll
Replies: 17
Views: 58443

Since I've had braces, only 1 or 2 popped off by themselves. However, I've popped off 2 by accident. 1 popped off while eating fried chicken. I know, I know. It was on the No NO list. 1 popped off while eating a salad. I was actually shocked that it popped off because I had braces on for a while and...
by GiovanntiLawing
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: Monthly Braces Poll
Topic: November Braces Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 37692

You are very lucky to have your house paid off! I just bought one! I can't wait until about 20 years pass so I can be mortgage free!!
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: New here. Just got braces 3 days ago.
Replies: 7
Views: 2170

Congrats! Welcome to the world of braces!!

Good luck with your treatment!
by GiovanntiLawing
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Monthly Braces Poll
Topic: November Braces Poll
Replies: 19
Views: 37692

I checked no. Paid for them in full when I was offered 15% discount to pay them off.
by GiovanntiLawing
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: UPDATE!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Congrats! Best of luck with your treatment! It will be well worth it in the end....

As I always say: when its all over with "WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!"
by GiovanntiLawing
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:13 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Top braces off first?
Replies: 5
Views: 1989

def not uncommon. I got my top on 2 months before the bottoms.
by GiovanntiLawing
Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Very worried, mold wasn't taken
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Hi, Nowadays, molds aren't really used too much these days. It just depends on the ortho. At least thats what my ortho told me. I've used the same ortho twice. 11 years ago, and this year. He used molds the first time, and this time around he did not. I guess, since technology has advanced, some ort...
by GiovanntiLawing
Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Question for you braces savvy folks ;-)
Replies: 2
Views: 1050

Question for you braces savvy folks ;-)

Hi all, I apologize for being away for a little bit as it's been "deadine and review evaluation season" at work!! Now that the tough part of the year is out of the way, I'M BACK!! Just incase you are wondering, both went very well!! I do, however, have some questions for you all, and maybe...