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I got braces last treatment primarily for functional issues (crowding, crossbite, tmj issues, etc.), but getting straight teeth in the process was a great bonus. I had ceramic uppers and metal lowers. This round is solely for functional reasons as the aesthetic improvement will be minimal. I have a...

[quote=gorillatoad post_id=507016 time=1552281676 user_id=32680] I imagine the generally strong societal emphasis on appearance for adult women has a lot to do with it too. I'm a middle school teacher and I see braces pretty much across the board in the 11-15 age range regardless of gender, but when...

[quote=jem post_id=506951 time=1551538339 user_id=10905]
No problem being a man with braces. Just do it! I did and no regrets.

Jem
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Thanks for that jem. It’s nice to hear from so many with good input on the topic.

[quote="SDFD TSchott" post_id=506947 time=1551507832 user_id=4852]
Nothing special the regular metal braces.
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Thanks for that gives me something to think about.

[quote="SDFD TSchott" post_id=506885 time=1551025341 user_id=4852]
I got mine to assist with helping alleviate my TMJ issues.
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Hey just curious what type of braces do you have?

[quote=djspeece post_id=506931 time=1551442751 user_id=20342] I got braces at age 62 mainly to correct some functional issues. My two year sentence ran into three due to some stubborn gaps. I've been out of braces for about 3 years (I lose track). The presenting issue was a gap that existed because ...

[quote=Level75 post_id=506930 time=1551441952 user_id=32666] I know 2 guys who have had braces as adults. Don't let it put you off that more women have than men. Think of the end results! [/quote] Thanks for the info Level75. You are right it’s all about the outcome or as they say it’s not about the...

Thanks desertd for your thoughts. I have been mulling the idea over and just wanted to find out the thoughts of other guys with braces.

Thanks for the info SDFD TSchott. With that being said since you are going through it if you don’t mind me asking is it worth it? And what type of braces do you have?

I am a 47 year old male with no so great teeth. But what I want to know is why not many guys that are older get braces? There are a lot of women but very few men? Is it just a guy thing? We don’t care about it as much as women?