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Lorien wrote: If I could have gone with the self-ligating, I would have done so!

I think as of right now I am leaning more towards these brackets !!

All VERY Good advice... I am getting SO EXCITED .. I can't wait to get them on.. Reading everyones stories is so inspiring.. As of now I think my determining factors will be which brackets seems to be easier to get off & which matches my tooth color the best. Meryaten, you seem VERY Knowledgeabl...

Thanks for all the advice.. I appreciate all the input !!

I apologize as well, I will definately try spending a little more time searching the site.. With a 22 month old & full time job I don't have a whole lot of down time to search & search.. Though I have been reading ALOT & have found lots of things very helpful from the site..I didn't real...

I have one word for you ...RUDE !!! :roll: I have tried using the search & as I have said before I am new to this site so maybe I am a little unfamilar as to how to pull up the info I am looking for ! Everyone so far has been VERY nice as to answering my questions other than one exception !! As ...

Okay I have another question.. My ortho gave me the option of the clear self ligating brackets or regular ceramic brackets.. Said he didn't have a preference on which I should use only said the self ligating ones I would not have to worry with the staining of the ligs.. Can you guys shed some light ...

Yes he is going to be doing it himself ..Well I assume he will be? He talked like he would & never mentioned me going somewhere else to have it done ?

Do they usually send patients to a oral surgeon to have this done or is this something that a ortodontist can do themselves ?

Thanks so much for ALL the info....I am new & somewhat dumb to all this stuff.. You guys are really helping me to understand a little better what will be going on in a few weeks...Can anyone show me a pic of what a bucalll tube looks like ?? So these I am assuming are WAY more comfortable then t...

I am getting braces in a few weeks but they are not putting spacers in ??

I dont see how this is gonna be possible ? Is it common for people to not have to have spacers before the appliances are put on ??

Thank you so much.. I am REALLY nervous about this procedure. :( I hope I don't have any issues with it & most of all it doesn't hurt.. I am assuming this will be done when the braces are applied at the 1st appointment correct?? Thanks for answering my questions & the picture as well. Gives ...

Can you guys help me understand what a temporary implant is?

My ortho said he would have to use a temp impant to help close a gap I have from a missing tooth ... How is this put in & will it hurt ?

Thanks so much !!