Search found 941 matches

by jem
Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Positioner frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 3479

Re: Positioner frustration

What type of retainers do you have?
by jem
Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Could Invisalign with IPR or elastics reduce protrusion?
Replies: 3
Views: 2858

Re: Could Invisalign with IPR or elastics reduce protrusion?

I think your teeth look lovely. I don't see any obvious protrusion. Can you close your lips fully? If you are unhappy with your treatment outcome, I suggest you discuss with your orthodontist. What sort of retainers do you have? Perhaps some IPR in combination with slightly activated hawleys might p...
by jem
Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Positioner frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 3479

Re: Positioner frustration

I hope the retainers get your teeth re-aligned for you.
by jem
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Positioner frustration
Replies: 9
Views: 3479

Re: Positioner frustration

Hi deserted, While your teeth still look great, there does appear to have been a fair bit of movement since your braces came off. You will ( hopefully) only be doing this once and you have put in a lot of time effort and money into it. I would feel inclined to ask your ortho to get your teeth back a...
by jem
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:00 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Finally doing it! Damon braces for bite issues
Replies: 51
Views: 40476

Re: Finally doing it! Damon braces for bite issues

Wow, that is a lot of elastics! Your teeth look great. I hope the gap has closed up. Did you get your braces off? It would be great to see pictures.

What type of retainers will you have?

Jem
by jem
Wed Feb 09, 2022 4:11 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Metal braces soon and starting new job...
Replies: 11
Views: 4920

Re: Metal braces soon and starting new job...

Great advice from Dan. I was 57 when I got mine and worked as a lawyer. I was very apprehensive but it was not a problem. Good luck with your treatment and keep smiling!
by jem
Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:59 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Switching from Ceramic to Metal Brackets
Replies: 5
Views: 4718

Re: Switching from Ceramic to Metal Brackets

It is evidently a matter of personal preference> I had Damon clear on my top teeth for 18 months and was perfectly happy with how they felt and looked. I have never had metal brackets to compare them with.
by jem
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Jem's belated story
Replies: 199
Views: 54846

Re: Jem's belated story

Sorry, Matt, I don't have any pictures. The retainer looks pretty much the same in my mouth as the previous ones. The idea of clear or transparent pink acrylic being to make the appearance of that part of the appliance as unobtrusive as possible. I know some people take a more extravert approach and...
by jem
Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:14 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Jem's belated story
Replies: 199
Views: 54846

Re: Jem's belated story

After 5 1/2 years of wearing the previous one (at night only), I have got a new hawley retainer today. It is pretty much the same as the previous one. The old one was wearing out- the acrylic was starting to break up where the wires enter the acrylic. i am pleased to say that wearing my retainer con...
by jem
Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: New Member-Intro
Replies: 2
Views: 7546

Re: New Member-Intro

Hi there, These numbers denote thousandths of an inch. The smallest wires are about 11 or 12 and are the most flexible, allowing them to be placed around the most irregular teeth. You will normally start treatment with these, gradually increasing the thickness of wire profile as your teeth get strai...
by jem
Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:27 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic
Replies: 3
Views: 11008

Re: Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic

I'm not sure if there is complete distinction between clear and tooth coloured brackets. I had Damon Clear brackets which were semi- transparent but with a whiteish tint. They seemed to tone well with the actual colour of my teeth. They were by no means invisible and could clearly be seen as braces ...
by jem
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:48 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How Do Bite Turbos Work? Are My Bite Turbos / Elastics Necessary?
Replies: 2
Views: 6076

Re: How Do Bite Turbos Work? Are My Bite Turbos / Elastics Necessary?

The way your incisors meet in the second photo looks fine to me. It may well be the case that you will need elastics on your molars and premolars for that to become your normal bite without the turbos. I think you can trust your ortho. Your teeth look great, by the way. Good luck with the rest of yo...
by jem
Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: One month to go
Replies: 12
Views: 18191

Re: One month to go

i have bonded plus hawley. I only wear the latter at night so no problem re it being conspicuous. I also have essix, but I find the hawley more comfortable. The hawley is also very durable. I have had my current one for over 4 years. I would not expect an essix to last that long if worn regularly.
by jem
Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Drinking coffee with Damon clear
Replies: 5
Views: 10940

Re: Drinking coffee with Damon clear

I had Damon Clear for 18 months and drank coffee every day without immediately brushing and without ever having any staining.

The only staining I ever had was to a clear powerchain which I had for a few weeks.

Good luck with your treatment

Jem
by jem
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:52 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Lateral going out
Replies: 5
Views: 6844

Re: Lateral going out

It looks from your bottom photo as if all your top teeth were tilted inwards. This lateral now appears to be about where it should be and has perhaps reached its correct position earlier than your incisors. I suspect this is all detailing work which your ortho will be sorting out in the coming month...