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holy cow! I may be going the bridge route.

I had TAD's in for my whole braced time and the link to my story is in my signature. If you do a search you will find a couple other stories also.

I had TAD's from day one if you would like to read my story also.

I just got Essix last week and while they are clear and you cant really see them.....to me they are worse then braces. lol I'm not sure what your ortho will do but mine told me to wear them 24/7 unless Im eating or drinking because they stain. I am a sipper and a snacker so I feel like I have had to...

My story may not be the best to read about TAD's. I had several problems with one side.

I am out of braces now but in my 12 mos with them I never had a wire change.

Your progress is great! The time will fly by....my 12 months did!

I had TAD's and my ortho was the only one in my city who uses them. I guess you could call around to each office and if they say no then ask do they know of anyone that does. I would also get more then one consult done, especially since surgery was mentioned.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h24/katinva/photo_zps14d59643.png This is with my retainer in and the lighting is different between the pics but look at the difference! Of course there are some things I have picked apart. At certain angles it feels like the right front tooth is a little longer th...

It now says it covers braces for ANY AGE! Grrrrrr! :-+ I checked before and it was only kids. I know this is super late, but I had the same thing happen to me. My insurance just started covering any age in January. I also feel cheated :? Congrats on your debracing though! Can't wait to see pics! My...

I just got debraced this week and I could not be happier. I was only in braces for 1 year but I really felt self consious the whole time. I kept reminding myself that I hated my teeth to begin with soooo the choice was....hate my teeth for the rest of my life or hate my teeth with braces for 1 year ...

Great progress!

Well I dont know if the 2 month is just a checkpoint to make sure everything is going well. He was kind of vague on the plan. I know eventually I will only have to wear them at night (forever!) but its the in between that I'm not sure of the time-frame.

Thanks for making me feel less crazy!

They made my retainer onsite yesterday within 30 mins.

I have to admit that braces were easier then the retainer. I have to wear it 24/7 for at least 2 months until my next appt. I dont mind the look, feel, taste.....so far. My main problem is eating and drinking. I am a sipper all day. I drink one soda a day, in the morning, and it lasts me 2-3 hrs. I ...