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Treatment times vary a bit depending on a few factors. But yes 8-10 weeks sounds about right. I know when I had braces my appointment times ranged from 4-10 weeks apart.

I'm currently out of town and away from computer so I won't get to detailed with this post since it's all done via cell phone internet :-) The consult was alright, probably got radiation poisoning (just kidding) had taken one panorama xray and that turned out horrible, took a second one and the xray...

Yup I'm sorry I would be just like you Lynn and open my mouth... That is jusgt disturbing in a public place like that.

then comes the decision about the cutting/scraping/screwing/healing/cutting/healing/finallyatooth implant route Hmm love that description :( I go in on Friday to talk to the implant specialist and see where things will be moving from that view point of things. So far I know I need at least one impl...

I would say get ahold of the Orthodontist and voice your concerns with them if you can, they can give you a solid answer to if you still need it, and will the modified retainer cause any issues.

Congrats again, I could be wrong but does it look like the upper braces are sitting a bit high?

Hate to break it to you TSchott, but when my fella got his implant several years ago, it was close to $1500..yes..singular implant..without any insurance break...he opted for a bridge this last time around when he shattered a tooth on a frozen Baci candy. Darn well I will discuss with with the spec...

Hi bb, Here's a link to a webpage that has pix and explanation of forsus. I actually prefer the plain silver colour to the purple in the video's I've seen. http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/issues/articles/2009-SI_04.asp My ortho works primarily it seems on children and I suspect he began us...

I would say wait until around 7 years old then seek ortho treatment. My co-worker waited for her kids to turn 7 before starting them on ortho treatment for a various of reasons and underbite was one of them.

Interesting, so opera^gal, I finally got my consult for my dental implant and it falls on October 1 (HOPE IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE)

Awesome, looks like you have a great journey to go full steam ahead Looking forward to your story.

Here is an interesting video showing them in use and how they work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9KOAywmijE

Oops! posted too fast. Here are 2 shots before: You can see the lower crowding and upper shifting. Hygienists always have a hard time cleaning the bottom and I get quadrants cleaning concentrated here to avoid periodontal disease that develops even if I carefully clean my teeth. *sigh* http://www.f...

Before your b-day ... * warm salt water rinses once a day – a pinch of salt in a small amount of warm water * setup your travel dental cleaning kit, or buy a dentakit from this site * stock up on consumables ... wax, mouthwash, interdental brushes, stiff ended floss etc * never forget why you're do...

If anyone has any photos that they want the braces cropped out send me a link to them via PM and I will try my experience in clearing them off your teeth... I've been working on photo retouching for some time now and I can't guarantee a great job but will try something "Free of Charge" Jus...