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I'm sorry it hasn't worked out with linguals so far. I got my braces last year at 26 (top clear/bottom metal) and have been very happy with them. Hope you find an orthodontic plan you are comfortable with!

I've made it to 6 months!!! 2015Month6-Comparison.jpg 20150306Month6-UppersComparison.jpg 201500306Month6-LowersComparison.jpg The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. My teeth have come a long way! I had a short appointment today to change my ligs. I also got a metal tie on my upper lateral i...

Your teeth are looking great! Do you know how much longer you have?

I appreciate all the responses! Luckly, the soreness only lasted about 48 hours. I am now 5 months into braces. 2015Month5-Comparison.jpg 20150208Month5-UppersComparison.jpg 20150208Month5-LowersComparison.jpg I'm glad my lower left canine has found some space to squeeze in. My lowers have definitel...

Your teeth are beautiful! Congrats!

I know what you mean about being embarrassed with your smile and covering your mouth when you laugh. I was the same way pre-braces. I actually think your "before" isn't bad at all. I had so much crowding that they never resembled anything close to "straight." I had my teeth clean...

I noticed the same thing while eating a slice of apple! For the first time as an adult, my bite left behind a nice arch.
It's definitely something worth getting excited over!

Congrats on taking the plunge and getting braces!
I've loved my braces as well!

Like Featheryy1221, I went on three consultations and had different treatment plans for each one.

Personally, I would be wary of invisalign if you want the best results. If you are committed to braces, you may as well get the best possible results.

A third consultation might help ease your mind.

For the first 3ish months, I was going to the ortho about twice a month because I had a lot of different things going on, including a fitting and installation of a palatal bar.

Now that things are moving along, I'm at 6 weeks.

I'm sorry to hear that. My teeth have always been a piece of work. The way I see it, once my teeth are straight and my brackets are gone, it will be so much easier to care for them, and they will be healthier as a result. I hope you can stick to your treatment. I think it will be worth it in the end.

It sounds like it's a normal adjustment. My front teeth were pretty tender for the first month of braces. Even when I was able to chew with my back teeth, I had trouble biting into food with my front teeth. 4 months in, and I still prefer cutting up food or biting into it with the side of my mouth. ...

I wasn't planning on posting until my 5 month update, but getting a bracket on my lower canine seemed like enough of a milestone to merit a picture. 20150125-Smile.jpg It looks a lot like the other lower canine did when I first got braces. I got demoted to a thinner wire in the lowers to allow for g...

Your teeth are looking good! Must be exciting to have the end in sight!

Congratulations on the braces! I'm 26 (almost 27). I never smiled with my teeth pre-braces because I was so self-conscious. Having braces has actually improved my self-esteem. It took me about 2 weeks to fully embrace them, but I really like them now. I also have clear brackets on my uppers, and I l...