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- Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:53 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Metal or Ceramic?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7996
Re: Metal or Ceramic?
Does anyone have a source with empirical evidence? Because what you guys are saying is exactly where the conflicting views come from since people on both sides will usually argue for their side. I'm sure no one cares (except me of course), but I also know that people would notice - at least I would ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:25 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Re: Braces Newb at 28
Thanks. I still have a month and a half until my brace date, so I have lots of time!
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Re: Braces Newb at 28
Thanks...but that's just one article out of the hundreds I'm sure there are, and the views are very conflicting - there is no consistent answer, even with the orthodontists I've spoken with. Either way, I just know I want my tops and bottoms to match because I always have everything match. My OCD do...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:41 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Metal or Ceramic?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7996
Metal or Ceramic?
I'm getting braces in about a month and a half, and I'm trying to decide whether I should get metal or clear. I've heard conflicting things about clear -- some people say that it's just as good as metal with the only real difference being the color, and others say that they're not because they don't...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:39 am
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Re: Braces Newb at 28
Interesting. Both of the orthos I was considering in the end charge the same for braces whether they're traditional metal or clear ones. And they say the only difference is how they look. I know there are many different "brands", if you will...
- Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Re: Braces Newb at 28
Were clear/ceramic braces not an option for you? Or did you just not want them? I know some people choose metal.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Re: Braces Newb at 28
Thanks :) I'm half excited and half not lol. At first I was pretty set on Invisalign, but then I realized how much maintenance it is simply to eat a gosh darn snack! (I love snacking and eating throughout the day). So that leaves brackets and wires...and while I'm going to get clear brackets, I know...
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Social Anxiety...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9489
Re: Social Anxiety...
I'm 28 and definitely anxious about what people will say...especially since any time I mention wanting to fix my teeth it's always met with a "but you already HAVE perfect teeth!" type comment. I'm also a preschool teacher, so not only do I talk all day, I'm not looking forward to my kids ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Braces story - 28 years old
- Replies: 57
- Views: 34475
Re: Braces story - 28 years old
I've enjoyed reading your story Makes me even more excited to start my journey.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:46 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Can't get Floss Between Teeth!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2767
Re: Can't get Floss Between Teeth!!!
I don't have braces yet, but I've read a lot of people use Waterpiks and spam spam spam flossers. I plan on getting both.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:07 am
- Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
- Topic: Is there any functional difference between invisalign and braces?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12221
Re: Is there any functional difference between invisalign and braces?
I've been told that either will do the job just as well as the other, and that it's completely up to me which I want to choose, and the only thing is that fine movements are easier to do with traditional braces.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:04 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Whitening your teeth BEFORE braces?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5027
Re: Whitening your teeth BEFORE braces?
I've heard both do it and don't do it. Since I personally already use whitening toothpaste on a regular basis, my teeth are quite white, so I'm not planning on whitening them beyond that until after I get done with braces, and switch to a regular (not whitening) toothpaste for the duration of my tre...
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:01 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Electric vs Manual brishes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3415
Re: Electric vs Manual brishes
I don't have braces yet, but definitely electric! My mouth feels soooo much cleaner using an electric vs. a manual brush. I mean, absolutely no comparison whatsoever!
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:57 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
- Replies: 1107
- Views: 239581
Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
I'm 28 and will be getting braces soon...hopefully within the next few weeks!
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:54 am
- Forum: The Bracket Club
- Topic: Braces Newb at 28
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8110
Braces Newb at 28
Hello! I'm a complete newb when it comes to braces -- I'm 28 and I have never had them before, but am hoping to be getting them soon! While my teeth are generally pretty straight, I have some gaps that I want fixed, a little crowding on the bottom, and my bite is off. I've been told by each orthodon...