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by bigheadedfrog
Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Ceramic vs Metal - Discolored teeth appearance
Replies: 9
Views: 21839

Re: Ceramic vs Metal - Discolored teeth appearance

I've had ceramic for a month now. I don't think the brackets stain, but the bands sure do. They put white ones on without asking me, but next time I will go for a grey color. I do find the ceramics feel bulky, but have not had metal so I can't compare. In certain lighting I look like I have rotten t...
by bigheadedfrog
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Links to Braces Blogs and Diaries
Topic: When will I be able to eat some sort of solid food
Replies: 5
Views: 17204

Re: When will I be able to eat some sort of solid food

I'm 63 and got braces a month ago. I still can't chew like before but I've adapted by grinding up certain foods like nuts and oranges. I'm just happy to have my braces overall, and it's not that big a deal to me.
by bigheadedfrog
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic
Replies: 3
Views: 11007

Re: Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic

I wonder if the "clear" look better?
by bigheadedfrog
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic
Replies: 3
Views: 11007

Clear vs Tooth Colored Ceramic

I have tooth colored ceramic braces. I'm really disappointed in how they look. When the light catches them in a certain way it either appears as if my teeth are rotten, or you just see the ceramic brackets and it looks like I have little pegs for teeth. Prior to getting the ceramics I had mostly see...
by bigheadedfrog
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?
Replies: 8
Views: 16675

Re: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?

I just got braces at 63 for a deep overbite of 80% and mild crowding on upper and lower. I'm to wear them for 30 months. I'm usually ultra-sensitive to certain things (probably have Asperger's, but not diagnosed) but the braces don't bother me at all. I'm actually happy to have them and forget I'm w...
by bigheadedfrog
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
Replies: 1107
Views: 239231

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

Never had braces when younger as I've always had perfectly straight teeth. Later on my dentist noticed chipping on my bottom teeth caused by a deep bite...so first time in braces at 63!
by bigheadedfrog
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Correcting Deep Bite While Creating a Smile Arc
Replies: 2
Views: 10731

Re: Correcting Deep Bite While Creating a Smile Arc

Thanks...guess I'll have to wait a bit for a detailed explanation from my orthodontist.
by bigheadedfrog
Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Correcting Deep Bite While Creating a Smile Arc
Replies: 2
Views: 10731

Correcting Deep Bite While Creating a Smile Arc

I've only had braces for 2 weeks, but have some concern about bracket placement. My orthodontist placed the brackets low on my maxillary incisors, almost to the biting edge. My teeth currently don't show when I smile and they're also pretty much straight across. I really want longer front teeth that...