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Oh and by the way, I have a son who has flossed since he was teeny tiny. I did the flossing for him at first but now he does it all on his own. It's part of his bedtime routine and can't sleep without flossing. He just got braces so he's having a hard time but he'll spent at least an hour in the bat...

In a lifetime?? I never really counted days but I do know that I never ever ever flossed when I was young. I didn't even know about flossing when I was growing up. We were too poor to go to a dentist (unless you count the one in Mex who pulled teeth) and our parents never told us about it. I serious...

When you are ready for rubber bands, your ortho will give you a package or two. I always request a 3rd package because I go through them fast (I snack a lot). If you run out, just stop by your ortho's office and ask the girl at the front for more.

I had a really BAD BAD BAD crossbite. So horrible I couldn't smile showing my teeth because it was too embarrassing. I am an adult and got braces 1 year 3 months ago. I went to several orthos (like 5 orthos) before I chose the one I am with now. They all told me (except for the guy I chose) that I'd...

Like the rest about Angelia Jolie, her teeth are perfect imo, and I would love to have such teeth. A bit afraid thats not going to happen though :lol: I love Angelia Jolie and think she's gorgeous but I've always thought her teeth jutted out a bit...like horse teeth. Just my opinion though. They we...

It's been 1 year 3 months since I was braced. I am amazed at how beautiful my smile is. I went in for an adjustment today and one of the assistants told me that she was amazed at how fast my teeth have moved...that even though the Dr. had said that I would be in braces for 2 1/2 years, it looked lik...

I did a search on this but was unable to find what I was looking for. Is there a way to get the insurance company to cover implants? I don't have dental insurance but we do have medical insurance. The reason I ask is my medical insurance covers dental cleanings (2 cleanings a year for each member in...

Ooops sorry about the double post...I got an error message the first time I tried to submit so I went back and submitted my reply again. Ended up double posting

Sorry to hear you're having a bad time. Hopefully things will get better.

As for facial changes, I've experienced the same thing. Except my face has thinned out so much that I look skeletal. It's horrible and I am hoping that once I am out of braces, my face will plump up a bit.

Sorry to hear you're having a bad time. Hopefully things will get better.

As for facial changes, I've experienced the same thing. Except my face has thinned out so much that I look skeletal. It's horrible and I am hoping that once I am out of braces, my face will plump up a bit.

i've been in braces for 1 year 3 months and I am itching to get them off. I hope this final year flies by.

I just wanted my teeth fixed so that I'd stop clenching my teeth at night. Been in braces for 1 year 3 months and the clenching has stopped...I hope it stays that way after the braces are off. But to answer your question, I've always loved Julia Roberts smile. She got beautiful arches....which unfor...

Oh and I forgot to mention that my son and I both have braces too. Hey, maybe that we me you saw! Just kidding.

Yay! I live in a large city so I see adult women with braces everywhere but I have yet to see an adult male in braces.

Hello! I have been a member of this message board for about 2 years. I was braced last year. We just found out that our son needs to be braced (has overbite, severe overjet and an impacted molar that needs to be pulled up). He will be braced on Monday and I think I am more nervous than he is. I know...