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elektro
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#16 Post by elektro »

Well it's finally happening. Next Monday 23/4 I have an appointment with my dentist to get my fillings removed (so I'll have the gap again :() but the following Monday 30/3 I have my orthodontist appointement where they are going to do all the measurements and impressions and such. :D

My question is, how long does it usually take an orthodontist between taking the impressions of my teeth and actually getting the braces on?
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#17 Post by elektro »

Hi Meryaten,

Thanks for the reply. No, I'm not going with Invisalign - my dentist and I have spoken at length and braces are the more practical and cheaper option.

And yes, the fillings I mentioned are just bonding between my front teeth to close the gap. I've never had any decay on any of my teeth in my 20 years of life :) It's funny, really - my teeth are really perfect (if I say so myself) except for the front gap, which is why I am hoping that the braces shouldn't take too long if that's all they have to fix.
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#18 Post by elektro »

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#19 Post by elektro »

Thanks for all the tips :D I'll definitely follow your advice.

It's going to be an exciting time for me for sure. I feel that once my teeth have been "fixed" then I will be much more confident than I am right now, knowing that although they look good they're not all real because of the fillings ;)
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#20 Post by elektro »

Tomorrow's the day, argh! I'm going to feel so awkward with gap teeth again after having "normal" looking teeth for two years. But I know it's the first step to real, proper, straight teeth. :D
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#21 Post by phanta »

I didn't have any front gaps at the beginning, but during the treatment I had several, and I had them closed several times, too.

When they put on the powerchains, it took just 1 day every time to close these gaps, at least visibly. I'm sure the roots took longer to move.
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#22 Post by elektro »

Well the fillings are off and I feel really stupid looking again. :D Can't wait for this time next week when I see the orthodontist and things start moving. My dentist said the maximum time would be two years with braces.....ah well, at least I have something to look forward to by the time I'm 22 :D
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#23 Post by elektro »

Great news! Had my orthodontist appointment yesterday. He looked at my teeth for a few minutes then told me it would not be a problem to close all my gaps completely. I’m going to have to have braces on upper and lower teeth, though. They took some x-rays of my mouth, then he said I’d be able to get the braces…on May 14! :D

I was kind of expecting a couple of months delay while they worked everything out, but I think two weeks is an amazing time between seeing the orthodontist for the fist time and being braced ;) All I have to do now is choose (on the day I get them put on) what type of braces to get. Should I get the traditional metal type or the smaller clear type? Any suggestions?
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#24 Post by elektro »

Thanks KK. I'm excited to begin the journey and those are some more great tips :)

The orthodontist also said I will probably have to have a bonded retainer behind my upper teeth once the braces are off - is this common? Also I will have to wear a removeable retainer too for a while.
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#25 Post by elektro »

I've decided to go with Stainless Steel braces. Most affordable option, and I don't mind the look at all. :) Only 10 days to go until they're on! (I already have my first tightening scheduled for July 14 so things are well on the move :))
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#26 Post by markuhde »

My question is, how long does it usually take an orthodontist between taking the impressions of my teeth and actually getting the braces on?
March 15th was my consultation. Since I loved everyone right away and knew I was in the right place, they did my records there and then (impression set, digital photographs, wax bite, and a panoramic X-ray).

April 5th I had four fillings I needed done by my regular dentist (waiting on this is the reason it took so long from consult to braces!)

April 18th I had spacers put in

May 2nd I got top braces on

June 14th I have my first adjustment

Sometime in the hopefully not too distant future I get bottom braces.

That should give you some idea of a timetable but mine was a long delay (a day short of 7 weeks from consult to braces! because of needing fillings)

EDIT - and I see while I was writing that up you posted your exact timetable! Congrats!
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#27 Post by elektro »

March 15th was my consultation. Since I loved everyone right away and knew I was in the right place, they did my records there and then (impression set, digital photographs, wax bite, and a panoramic X-ray).

April 5th I had four fillings I needed done by my regular dentist (waiting on this is the reason it took so long from consult to braces!)

April 18th I had spacers put in

May 2nd I got top braces on

June 14th I have my first adjustment

Sometime in the hopefully not too distant future I get bottom braces.

That should give you some idea of a timetable but mine was a long delay (a day short of 7 weeks from consult to braces! because of needing fillings)

EDIT - and I see while I was writing that up you posted your exact timetable! Congrats!
Congrats to you too for getting yours on just recently :) I hope you get the bottom braces done soon. I'll be getting top and bottom done at once ;)
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#28 Post by elektro »

Got the letter today with my fees. Total cost is going to be $4535 which I suppose isn't too bad, considering I can pay it off over 2 years. I have to make a deposit of $1975, then make 16 payments of $160. Only 6 days to go until they're on...!
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