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by hai
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Sharing my story:communication problems with my orthodontist
Replies: 5
Views: 1529

Re: Sharing my story:communication problems with my orthodon

I don't think you should storm in and confront him. I think you should try and get him on your side. If he thinks you are difficult/demanding he is more likely to react badly. I don't think that's an excuse for his behavior however, and I'm very sorry you've had all this added stress to an already s...
by hai
Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Disadvantages to cosmetic composite bonding?
Replies: 3
Views: 1311

Re: Disadvantages to cosmetic composite bonding?

Hello! Excellent news that you're happy with the results. I will definitely be getting composites after I'm done as I have only have one canine remainingso will need to reshape for symmetry. My boyfriend had some composites not ortho related but just for leveling the bottom and hey look great. The o...
by hai
Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Starting New Year with Braces
Replies: 10
Views: 1127

Re: Starting New Year with Braces

I just turned 29 myself (feels weird seeing me write that) and had my braces put on six weeks ago. Everyone told me I didn't need them and they didn't notice my teeth but it was a voice in mind that hasn't gone away since I was 14. So I knew I had to do it. 15 months is nothing.... You can do it and...
by hai
Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: New Incognito
Replies: 7
Views: 3987

Re: New Incognito

Tell me about it !!! I keep hearing myself say to people "you've no idea how much you use your tongue!" I'm three weeks into incognitos and I am still scraping my tongue and occasional days my speech is worse than others. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results and I think my real...
by hai
Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Newly Braced
Replies: 29
Views: 9261

Re: Newly Braced

Hello ceegee :jump: I too got upper lower incognitos just yesterday. My tongue is scraping a lot and I'm struggling to get the wax in the right places to stop the scraping :FeelSick: I'll learn!! Speech was sooo lispy but me and my Boyfriend just laughed at me! I wonder how I'll do at work as I spea...
by hai
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: *sigh* Probably paying for braces.. again. Just got them off
Replies: 10
Views: 3712

Re: *sigh* Probably paying for braces.. again. Just got them

I am glad i saw the pics as i had no idea what a black triangle was... Well, i think you have lovely teeth so thats a great starting point (shape, size colour is great and sometimes we over focus on 1 negative aspect hwne we have several positives going on too :-)). What i would suggest (and i know ...
by hai
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Missed Adjustment? Does that cause my teeth to move back?
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: Missed Adjustment? Does that cause my teeth to move back

it will just stay the same - not move back

i hope you are safe and well, take care and dont worry youll be back on track in no time
by hai
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: New Incognito
Replies: 7
Views: 3987

Re: New Incognito

How is the incognito going?? I am sure you are feeling in a lot less pain than when you posted initially - well i do hope you are anyway :lol: I am having my incognitos fitted on friday and I am very scared... excited...well apprehensive its a weird feeling! Any advice you can give would be greatly ...
by hai
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Newly Braced
Replies: 29
Views: 9261

Re: Newly Braced

Hello, I am about to join you guys in this scary journey. Friday I get my linguals (upper and lower) fitted. It is going to cost a small fortune but it is one insecurity i cannot live with. I am excited but mostly scared. I have read so much - thank you to everyone for posting, commenting and the go...
by hai
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Four months with my lingual braces - new photos + blog!
Replies: 10
Views: 6860

Re: Four months with my lingual braces - new photos + blog!

this is really encouraging news for me (and others im sure) im due to have linguals fitted on friday and im terrified.. i really dont know whether to expect pain or speech issues (everyone seems to have a different tale) Is there is anything you could recommend to someone like me who is about to hav...