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by BracesChick
Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Clear vs. Smoke ties
Replies: 12
Views: 1230

Clear vs. Smoke ties

So I got tired of my clear ties staining in less then a week so had smoke colored ones put on today. I'm curious to know from other members how long their smoke ties were stain free compared to the clear. If these ones end up staining, I'm just going to get wire ties.
by BracesChick
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Kor Deep Bleaching
Replies: 2
Views: 389

Re: Kor Deep Bleaching

My husband used Zoom Night White gel from the dentist. He had to wear the trays overnight. But each morning there was a noticeable difference. Down side is his teeth became really sensitive for a few days. I plan on using the same system when my braces come off.
by BracesChick
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: archwire keeps coming out at the back?
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Re: archwire keeps coming out at the back?

This keeps happening to me too, and I'm on the first wire. Today they just ended up cutting the wire really short so it does not go past the 2nd to last molar. They said as I get into the thicker wires it will happen less.
by BracesChick
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Possible to have upper braces off months before lowers?
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Possible to have upper braces off months before lowers?

I've only had my braces for 6 weeks now but my upper teeth are almost PERFECT. :jump: :-* My lowers, well they need some work, for a while. I'm supposed to have my braces for 24 months. Is it possible that I could get my uppers taken off maybe after 6 months and just have a bracket on the side for r...
by BracesChick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Delaying your own Debanding
Replies: 3
Views: 497

Re: Delaying your own Debanding

I don't think enough people speak up and demand better results. Your paying a lot of money, so nothing wrong with pushing for what you see as protection. Keep in mind, if you have a fixed fee like I do, the quicker they can get your braces off, the higher profit.
by BracesChick
Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Free consult or Pay for consult?
Replies: 12
Views: 1169

Re: Free consult or Pay for consult?

I had 5 and did not pay anything. Only one of them offered free pictures and x-rays (this was the first one I went to) and I took those to the other 4. I did however end up going back to the first place I went to, but I felt that I had a more education decision by having multiple consultations.
by BracesChick
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I thought ceramic was supposed to be much less visible.
Replies: 13
Views: 1547

Re: I thought ceramic was supposed to be much less visible.

Maybe I was more shocked because my 13 year old godsons noticed, and I have not seen them since July. It went something along the lines of I must be a nerd because I have braces and on the honor roll at my university. :roll:
by BracesChick
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I thought ceramic was supposed to be much less visible.
Replies: 13
Views: 1547

I thought ceramic was supposed to be much less visible.

Last weekend I went to see some family, most I had not seen in several months. And within minutes they noticed my braes. I have ceramic on top and medal on bottom. I was surprised that everyone noticed right away... :oops:
by BracesChick
Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: What color ligs do you have on your ceramic braces?
Replies: 21
Views: 2436

Re: What color ligs do you have on your ceramic braces?

If you have a look in my thread (link in my signature below) I always have smoke coloured. I drink 2 cups of a coffee a day (3 often on the weekends), eat tomato soup (actually I don't worry about what I eat at all, except curry, haven't braved it yet) and have never had them stain. They look a lit...
by BracesChick
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: What color ligs do you have on your ceramic braces?
Replies: 21
Views: 2436

What color ligs do you have on your ceramic braces?

I've had mine almost 2 weeks and the clear are not as "clear" as they were on day one, and my first adjustment is not for 6 weeks. I was thinking of trying smoke or gray? I want them to be as invisible as possible. I would love to see pictures if anyone could post. I tried sifting through ...
by BracesChick
Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Dental visit and braces
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Re: Dental visit and braces

You had to get numb for a filling? I had a filing a few months ago before braces and they didnt have to numb at all. He uses a laser instead of a drill, awesome if you ask me! My dentist said that the cleaning is just like without braces, they just work around it. My first cleaning with braces is no...
by BracesChick
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Dry lips woes
Replies: 6
Views: 778

Dry lips woes

Ever since I got these brace on my lips have been so dry! I'm been using lip balm, and even vaseline, but within 10 minutes they are bone dry. Any tips?
by BracesChick
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Damon braces on for 10 days still sore
Replies: 3
Views: 468

Re: Damon braces on for 10 days still sore

I've had braces for 7 days and still sore. Can only eat very soft food.
by BracesChick
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Who applied your braces?
Replies: 26
Views: 2175

Re: Who applied your braces?

Maybe it has to do with how the brackets are put on? A mold of my teeth were made so the ortho could make trays with the brackets that just slide on to my teeth. 4 parts were made. So they didn't have to place each bracket individually.
by BracesChick
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Would you be happy with these teeth?
Replies: 43
Views: 22484

Re: Would you be happy with these teeth?

Is there any update?