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by bbandef
Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: One month to go and....will I be happy with the results?
Replies: 7
Views: 1446

almost done

I too have just 6 weeks til debanding - Nov 6th and I am psyched. This is my second time with braces as an adult and this time I will have had them on for 11 months. My teeth moved right back to where they were 15 years ago when they were last straight. I am happy with how my teeth look and I am rea...
by bbandef
Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Sunken in Face =(
Replies: 6
Views: 1809

I've thought the same thing. I've always had a thin face and I did lose 10 lbs after getting braces in Dec/07 - so that made my face even thinner. I'm 51 and worry about how my face will look once they come off. And like you LN - I sometimes doubt my decision to do this (my 2nd go round as an adult)...
by bbandef
Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: Monthly Braces Poll
Topic: June Braces Poll
Replies: 36
Views: 51805

poll

My decision to get braces at age 50 was primarily for cosmetic reasons altho cleaning my teeth was difficult because of the crookedness. It wasn't an easy decision as this is my second time with braces as an adult. The first time I was 32 when they came off. Got married, had a baby, and stopped wear...
by bbandef
Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Length of time in braces after teeth are straight?
Replies: 7
Views: 1587

I had gaps as wide as the grand canyon (or so it seemed to me when I looked in the mirror) for 5 weeks. When the powerchains were put on 10 days ago, the gaps disappeared in 2 days.
by bbandef
Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Yay for powerchains!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1037

powerchains

purpleteeth: I wish my attitude about my new power chains was as positive as yours. I got mine on - across 6 upper front teeth - on 6/6. They are black. I was told black was the color that worked best. I didn't quite follow why the color would matter. At least with black there's no stain issue. It h...
by bbandef
Tue May 20, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: braces and your social life?
Replies: 84
Views: 18167

I just read all the messages on this topic and they've all been helpful for me to figure out why I'm unhappy with the braces. I too sought orthodontia for mostly cosmetic reasons. I am 50 years old and this is my second time with braces as an adult. I didn't wear my retainer the first time around. W...
by bbandef
Thu May 15, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: Monthly Braces Poll
Topic: May Braces Poll
Replies: 31
Views: 51232

Poll - Braces and Dating

I am not married nor am I in a committed relationship. I guess I'm in the minority based on the comments here as I don't like the impact the braces have had on my appearance and attractiveness to men. I already had a thin face and now my face is even thinner - especially around my mouth. And like pu...
by bbandef
Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cleats from Hell...
Replies: 28
Views: 5372

Thanks Merayten. I think the water-hydration thing is part of the problem. I noticed my skin and lips are dry.
by bbandef
Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cleats from Hell...
Replies: 28
Views: 5372

I've had my braces since 12/7/07. This is my second time as an adult (last time was 15 years ago, didn't wear the retainer). Where is the cleat located - on the inside of the tooth or outside? The inside of my cheek is being gouged by the metal protuberance on the outside of the bracket on my molar....