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I plan to quit smoking ciggs+weed soon a good 2mo before surgery. I'm in the same boat tho, I smoke weed to relieve anxitey and ease stress. Not saying this works for everyone but It has worked for me the past 8 years. Anyway, I do plan on making some canna-butter and c.r.e.a.m, if you'd like a reci...

Hey all, I'm scheduled for surgery on 11/17, my insurance has approved a 3-piece Lefort, BSSO, and Genioplasty. I'm not sure if I need the full package and after talking with my sergeon it may be possible to correct my bite through the 3-piece lefort alone. My question would be if you were in my sho...

We just had our office Christmas party yesterday at a really fancy restaurant, formal wear is required. I was nervous because this is only day 4 in my braces, so I bring my mini cleaning kit, after every course I went to the bathroom and checked my teeth brushing 2 of 3 times while I was there. It i...

Day 4: Today I feel no pressure from these braces at all, I barley remember them even being on my teeth. Yesterday was our office party, we all get dressed and go to this fancy restaurant. I was kind of worried about the braces because we eat so much food everyone's talking the whole time and the dr...

I really don't know much about insurance or how Blue Cross varies from state to state. I do have "Empire" Blue Cross Blue Shield though, an "Anthem UM" service, I don't know what any of that means. It's New York's PPO program is about all I know. They sent me a letter, Dear sir o...

Day 2 My braces have only been on for two days and I'm dealing with them no problem. I've been eating just about everything as normal from pizza to hamburgers, thank God for wisdom teeth because they are the only ones I can use without discomfort. I find myself addicted to brushing my teeth, about ...

Hey, Best of Luck.

I'll be going through the exact same process 8/8/09. For me, I just keep looking in the mirror and thinking about how nice it will be to smile. It makes me feel better 99% of the time.

Hope you make a fast recovery too... Just take it easy you'll be allright.

Hey, I just wanted to introduce myself here, I'm newly braced as of 12/15/08. Process pics are in my journel link below. My name is Patrick, I live in Westchester co. NY just above NYC. I've delt with not being able to smile or show expression because of my teeth for too long. My orthodontist is Dr....

My Story, updates will come in time. Pictures to start and I'll edit in info as time goes on. Here is me, I'm actually happy in this picture. Smiling is just not my style because of my teeth. http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/mmbbhh/n502699719_333923_9781.jpg Here you can see why I don't like ...