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by phasesofbeauty
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Relapse
Replies: 3
Views: 9330

Re: Relapse

How are your teeth now? Did the retainer push them back?
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: just got my braces
Replies: 3
Views: 8291

Re: just got my braces

Time heals a lot of things.

Your mouth will "toughen up".

How are you doing now?
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign.. my story.
Replies: 6
Views: 2641

Re: Invisalign.. my story.

Hi OP,

Any more updates?
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign overcorrection / Vivera retainer question
Replies: 2
Views: 2654

Re: Invisalign overcorrection / Vivera retainer question

My Vivera retainer was based on my last tray (with the over-correction).
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Inman Aligner from start to finish!
Replies: 19
Views: 3300

Re: Inman Aligner from start to finish!

OP,

Your teeth look great. It is fascinating to watch your progress!
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: To extract or not to extract, that is the question...
Replies: 4
Views: 701

Re: To extract or not to extract, that is the question...

I would get it extracted. After two rounds of full braces, you want to have the best teeth you can. It is just one tooth. If he was talking about more than one tooth (after all of the teeth you've already had extracted) I would say no. You look like you have a small mouth anyway.
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Beware "Holistic" Dentists
Replies: 35
Views: 42225

Re: Beware "Holistic" Dentists

Thanks god for the fluoride free toothpaste. I am allergic/hypersensitive to fluoride so I need to brush with SOMETHING. I have NOT gotten more cavities since I stopped using it. Less if anything. Nutrition and keeping the teeth clean seem to play a bigger part than fluoride. Cultures that eat zero...
by phasesofbeauty
Sat Aug 29, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Pros and cons of different types of braces
Replies: 13
Views: 1815

Re: Pros and cons of different types of braces

I ended up getting Invisalign, but if I had to get regular braces, I would have gotten either:

Clear on top and gold on the bottom.

Or gold everywhere!

I think that the gold brackets are more unique than the traditional silver metal. They look quite cool IMHO.
by phasesofbeauty
Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Being picked on for having crooked teeth
Replies: 17
Views: 2832

Re: Being picked on for having crooked teeth

Wow, it is a sad day when people that old haven't learned tact yet.
by phasesofbeauty
Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Not wearing retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 4622

Re: Not wearing retainer

Please don't waste your money. If you don't wear the retainer, you will increase the likelihood of your teeth moving. Please wear them. If you don't like the kind you have, try another type of retainer.
by phasesofbeauty
Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Braces again...help please!!
Replies: 1
Views: 863

Re: Braces again...help please!!

Teeth can move at anytime so yes it is possible for your teeth to move after having braces as a teen. If you did not wear your retainer properly, then it is much more likely that your teeth will move. You might need braces again but technology has changed. The brackets are likely to be smaller. You ...
by phasesofbeauty
Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I'M FREE!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 4091

Re: I'M FREE!!!

Amazing! You are proof that it can be done past the teen years. :D
by phasesofbeauty
Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Stereotypical Responses to Dental Problems
Replies: 12
Views: 1740

Re: Stereotypical Responses to Dental Problems

I usually don't bother explaining anything since it is none of their business. A lot of people are morons. Exactly. I hate to say it but most people are. I am very careful who I discuss things with. And I am not just talking dental things....a lot of things people just don't understand and just are...
by phasesofbeauty
Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Moving to another city- Continue treatment?
Replies: 3
Views: 753

Re: Moving to another city- Continue treatment?

Yes, you can do a transfer. Just call your current doctor's office and tell them the issue. They will probably take pictures and everything before you go. As long as you are in good financial standing with the current office, you can find a new office to take over when you move.
by phasesofbeauty
Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Gift for my orthodontist
Replies: 13
Views: 3259

Re: Gift for my orthodontist

That is very sweet. I would love you as a patient if I were an ortho!