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I honestly think they look good. I studied them for ages trying to work out what was bugging you about them but couldn't. So that's the untrained eye's view! Lets see what others think. I hope you are happier when you do get them off.

Hi. Being new to this I haven't any advice to offer I'm afraid. My ortho has always stressed that the traditional 2 year type braces will always be the gold standard and that we may not achieve the perfect smile with linguals (however after the hefty investment I kind of have this expectation anyway...

UK£1800 for top arch only stb braces.

Aha! I'm a new member so can't yet post photos. Once I've done 7 posts i can so bear with me. I think mine are quite crooked so can't imagine yours would take 3 years. He also said that the first bit would be getting it to do its work very slowly. Still no pain or anything so like you I'm just hopin...

Lol yes I did read the blog - i thought that was the point of them ha ha. Wow 3 years is a big commitment. Well done for being so determined. It will be so worth it. My friend had hers straightened with an Inman Aligner in 9 weeks which is what spurred me to act. Hers look fab. I've been told 20-24 ...

Thank you - you can stop laughing now ;-). The braces aren't THAT bad really, its just the talking I'm struggling most with though even that's not too bad. I have one tender tooth tonight which is reassuring! I read your blog and I get what you mean about lack of pain. Sorry your adjustment was an a...

Hi all. I got my social 6STB brace fitted yesterday on my upper teeth. No pain as yet and the fitting was fine. I have blocks to open up my bite to prevent damage to the brace. I am lisping and feel very tired as I am breathing differently with my mouth sitting in a different position. Eating isn't ...