POLL: HOW MANY OF YOU ARE OVER 40????

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discomom
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POLL: HOW MANY OF YOU ARE OVER 40????

#1 Post by discomom »

As I am 44 yrs of age, and have a otho consultation, I was curious how many over 40's there were out there getting braces. Just wondering.... thanks Lori

swan
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#2 Post by swan »

I was 38 when I got my braces, I'm now 41 and they just came off.
Metal braces from March 24, 2005 until July 30, 2007. Estimate was 18-24 months, but I had them for 28 months.

Lisa65
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#3 Post by Lisa65 »

I'll be 42 in 3 weeks time.

Betty Bat
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#4 Post by Betty Bat »

There was a poll on this, but it was back in September, 2006. At that time, about 20% of the 1400+ respondents were over 40.

Betty
(I'm 55)

discomom
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#5 Post by discomom »

thanks Betty! I was just curious as I have just a few days ago found this website. Very interesting. Thanks again. Lori

babyduck
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#6 Post by babyduck »

Hi, discomom. I'm 26 and just got my braces yesterday. But I go to church with a lady who I would estimate is in her late 50's (she's got adult grandchildren) and she got braces a few months ago. I actually see it a lot in my area.

Rainy
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#7 Post by Rainy »

43 here and getting mine on next week.

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cwatt1
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#8 Post by cwatt1 »

I'm 56 and a grandpa, too! Just got mine on July 12
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discomom
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#9 Post by discomom »

It sounds like I will be in good company! My ortho appt. isn't until next week, but I have a feeling that I will be wearing a "tin grin" soon. thanks for responding to this. It is really interesting to know. Have a great night! Lori

smile2006
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#10 Post by smile2006 »

I'm 42 and just finished with braces and double jaw surgery....wish I would have done it earlier! I started the process at 40 1/2!

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#11 Post by lionfish »

Same age as Betty, tomorrow in fact.

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#12 Post by lionfish »

Thanks for the wishes, KK. I shall have had two birthdays in braces, but I sincerely hope there won't be a third!!

timsmith
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#13 Post by timsmith »

I started at 48 this March, big 50 next June and hopefully by then heading for completion. After 5 months I can say it's no big deal but I wish I had started earlier. Anyway, the second 50 years will be with great teeth and no headache's!!

Tim
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#14 Post by iBorg »

I started this a few days short of 48. I had hoped to be wire free for my 50th. My ortho and I changed treatment plans and I really don't know (or care) how old I'll be when we're done. As long as I have less TMJ and grinding issues I'll be happy. If I have a nice smile I'll be ecstatic. I figure that will be around 52. (Of course I don't feel that old most of the time)

Mike
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.

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#15 Post by Clo »

Héhé Rainy,

"43 here and getting mine on next week."

is exactly what I would answer here. Kind of a second timer though braces-wise.
I posted about this here last week.

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