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- Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:34 am
- Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
- Topic: New and very confused
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10259
Re: New and very confused
Good luck to you. I am not familiar with Damon braces. I can say that I had metal braces at 13 and ceramic braces at 36. They both caused some irritation on the cheeks, though not much. The metal were much easier to get off. There was a lot of tugging with the ceramic. It felt like my teeth were goi...
- Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Need a general consensus on permanent retainers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6629
I only have a bonded retainer. If it matters--I'm 37 and had full braces from 13-16. I had a removable upper retainer that I stopped wearing shortly thereafter. My bottom teeth crowded, so I just had lowers for the last 9 months. My long-term plan is only for a bonded retainer behind my bottom 6 tee...
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:59 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: They're off!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1280
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:16 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: New Fixed Retainer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1324
New Fixed Retainer
I got my braces off yesterday and had a fixed retainer placed behind my lower front teeth. It is a small chain-like piece that looks harmless enough. Well, they have to attach it with several globs of glue...so in your mouth, it feels intrusive. I'm betting I'll get used to it, but on day 2, it does...
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:11 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: They're off!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1280
They're off!
I just got my braces off yesterday and thought I'd post my experience. I know I was curious about debanding while still in them. I have a permanent retainer that I'll address in the life after braces forum... I only had a lower set: 4 metal brackets, the rest ceramic, no molar bands. The metal brack...
- Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:17 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Getting a little bored....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5326
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:46 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Trying to decide on treatment, embarrassed.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4016
Good luck! I am 37 and have had ceramic lowers since Feb. My decision was strictly for appearance--the front four were crowding. My ortho was a referral from my dentist and he has never made me feel bad for my decision. Makin' teeth look good is his business! I figure since I am an adult paying for ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:38 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: can i get by with a retainer?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3622
I am 37 and have braces on my bottom teeth only. My top teeth look fine and my bottom teeth were crowded. Six months later, they are very straight and I'll have the braces off in 1-2 months. Piece of cake! I even got the clear ceramic braces. No one really notices I have them as my teeth don't show ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:35 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: cancelled brace day
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2707
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:32 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Are they perfect?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7802
My braces (lower only) have been on for 6 months. My ortho should take them off in 2 months depending on what my x-ray next month shows. He's waiting on one stubborn tooth--though if you ask me, it looks fine. The top line of my bottom teeth are slightly off, so he will file them a bit for a more st...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:28 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: question about bonding
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2068
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:21 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Embaressed to see orthodontist
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4675
I thought my young daughter's teeth looked crooked and when I took her to the ortho he said "her teeth look great." I questioned him and he said he sees all kinds of teeth and so, to him, hers are minor in comparison. My point is, orthos have seen it all. They're in the business of fixing teeth--not...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:16 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: spaces when I floss!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2145
That's what I was thinking. You aren't creating a space by thin or thick floss, you are cleaning your teeth and all that is sitting between them. Your gaps are there regardless. You should inquire about powerchains to close the gap. I had gaps created by IPR and two sets of powerchains to close them...
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:18 pm
- Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
- Topic: Phase I and Phase II Ortho Treatment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21565
As a teenager, I had to wear braces from age 13 to 16 1/2. Not fun. I don't think they even did "phase I and II" back then (I'm 37). My daughter is 7 and I took her in for a consultation. They did x-rays and found everything is coming in fine. She will need a retainer for a slight crossbite, and the...
- Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:08 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How late in your treatm. you got your second Xray and pics?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3528