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Congratulations on your big day! I am at the beginning of the journey, so it's inspiring to read of someone at the end. I am also an avid singer and I was wondering how my braces would influence my singing. I sing as a soloist and in choral groups as well. Is it going to stop me from singing words q...

I haven't even got my braces on yet. I have been telling others about my intentions, mostly because I'm so excited about getting my teeth straightened finally at the age of 42. I last looked into straightening at the age of 31, but was told I would have to remove a tooth. Now that we finally have en...

Thanks, dagwoman, for your input. I'll try to be more realistic/pessimistic about the time estimates. I tend to hope for the best, so I'll try to temper my expectations. I wouldn't get hung up on time estimates. That's all they are- estimates- and a lot depends on the individual's reaction to braces...

Thank you, Maverick, for your help. [quote="Maverick"]How long have each of these Orthos been practicing? Who has the most experience? Which one do you feel most confident in? I feel most confident in Orthos 1 and 4... I guess now it's a matter of whether the extra cost is worth the time s...

Hi again, Archangle, Prices are generally set, someone had 6 month treatment not too much work required $ 5500, it's the whole 'package' from start to finish including follow ups, monitoring etc. etc. not just slap the braces on, fix and that's the end of that.[/quote] Thanks for your continuing hel...

Thanks, ArchAngle, for this and your earlier input. I am so glad I posted originally. Hearing from everyone has definitely clarified the issues for me. >[quote="ArchAngle"]Go with 4, what is he, 6 and 4 hundred more than 3 and 2. Note his time though 12-14 months vs 20-24 and 18-34. Sage a...

Thanks for your input, badbite. >[quote="badbite"]If you trust your dentist(Ortho 1), why not go with her? You'll soon see that the braces themselves are not big deal. I have regular ones and forget they are there all the time. People don't look at me funny or anything like that. Save the ...

Thanks for replying, platinum. I was very interested to read your advice since you also have a unilateral Class 2. I also have 90% of my lower teeth covered by my upper teeth when I bite down, and some type of overbite as well. Thanks also for the links. I am definitely leaning toward 2 and 4, but 4...

Thank you, Purpleteeth, for your advice. I am surprised that your Damons were quoted as cheaper than other options. My friend, a dentist, said that the wholesale cost of the Damon brackets was higher. I also know that Damons require less chair time, so it makes sense that they are cheaper... Very co...

Thanks, Meryaten, for your help. I feel confident in all of the orthos' expertise... I chose them based on their apparent experience and for Orthos 2, 3, and 4, that they are offering self-ligating braces. Unfortunately, I can't eliminate anyone based on their ability based on the little information...

Thank you, jt2lang, for taking the time to give me advice. It is very much appreciated. I am pretty wishy washy in the first place. Makes me wish I stopped at just one consultation... All of them suggested that the bite would be "fixed" and that I would have to wear retainers. Ortho 4 said...

I've seen FOUR orthodontists now for consultations. I have a unilateral Class 2 (with Class 1 on the other side). Here is what they recommended. Ortho 1: Regular braces, 24 months. No teeth removed. $4500. Ortho 2: Damon braces, 20-24 months. No teeth removed. Bite turbos for 3 months, and elastics....