Braces

I thought I was done with this when I was in Middle School, but I have broken down and am getting braces again.

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It was so nice to have nothing on my teeth for so many years...

February 4th, 2008 is the day of DOOM.

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Anyone else have them now?

what about the clear ones they have now, or even invisiline?

Wasn't interested in that as much, there is an extra cost involved that I wasn't willing to front... I just want it done, not to look pretty...

When I'm going to do it, I'll be Brace Face again...

Had them for 2 and a half years. They suck, but are ultimately worth it in the end.

I used too and my best pal just got his off like a few weeks ago!
It's worth it in the end! It might suck at first, and once the name calling stops you should be OK! lol *jj*
You'll be glad you got them.
There not bad at all, you just need to get used to the feeling of them, and cleaning all the time, and eating the right foods!
But again, It's worth it! You'll be pleased with ur purly whites afterwards!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

When I'm going to do it, I'll be Brace Face again...

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I think thats kinda hot!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

Wasn't interested in that as much, there is an extra cost involved that I wasn't willing to front... I just want it done, not to look pretty...

When I'm going to do it, I'll be Brace Face again...

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Metal Mouth!! LOL *jj*

Ugh... I need braces lol. I'm not snaggle tooth or anything, but could do with some straightening and junk haha.

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Ugh... I need braces lol. I'm not snaggle tooth or anything, but could do with some straightening and junk haha.

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Do it while your young, they really arn't that bad. It just takes a long time.

LOL, yea, I'll be 23 and still have braces hahaha... I guess it's better than being older with em. :D

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I think thats kinda hot!

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HAAAAYY! ;)

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

LOL, yea, I'll be 23 and still have braces hahaha... I guess it's better than being older with em. :D

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Hey! I'll be older!!!

i had braces for six years!!!! my teeth were like broken glass hahaha

I had braces when I was a teen, I hated them, had to wear head gear at night which always kept popping out when I rolled over and stabbing me in the gums. I also had a friend who got braces as an adult, he was in his mid 20's at the time. It worked out well for him and I think he had an easier time of it then I did.

My brother had some fugly teeth, he got his braces when he was 19 or so, had em for a year and his teeth came out perfect! I think older people do have a better experience in some cases.

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Originally Posted by MarkS

I had braces when I was a teen, I hated them, had to wear head gear at night which always kept popping out when I rolled over and stabbing me in the gums. I also had a friend who got braces as an adult, he was in his mid 20's at the time. It worked out well for him and I think he had an easier time of it then I did.

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I had headgear too.... THAT SUCKED!!!

Im getting mine off this month or next month. I never needed them, but a tooth wasn't coming up, and they needed something to attatch the chain from the tooth to the outside, so I got braces. They are well worth it for sure! Even through the pain.

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I think thats kinda hot!

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Did i say that out loud? That was supposed to be my inside voice!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

HAAAAYY! ;)

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I guess I did!

I got braces. They suck, but they should be coming off in a few months hopefully.

I bring this up only because my face hurts...

Got my lowers on today, and my inner cheeks are like ground up hamburger meat. :weirdface

Need to vent. :rage:

AND YES, I do develop orthodontic brackets and systems at my job. Just desserts? (:zerb:KAT) YES indeed.

My step-dad got braces when he was 32-35.
I had braces for 3 years from 11-14, then when I turned 18 I had to get a full mouth of veneers, so the braces were pretty much a huge waste of time! I had 30 hours of dental/oral work done that year, between veneers, wisdom teeth removal, and a tonsillectomy. I'm so glad I'm done!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

I bring this up only because my face hurts...

Got my lowers on today, and my inner cheeks are like ground up hamburger meat. :weirdface

Need to vent. :rage:

AND YES, I do develop orthodontic brackets and systems at my job. Just desserts? (:zerb:KAT) YES indeed.

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You poor thing. I'm sending ice cream and wax your way. :hug:

Bleh...I'm going to have to get them.:zerb: I have two teeth that never had an adult teeth form under them, and they are breaking and chipping like it's going out of style. I guess baby teeth aren't supposed to last 21 years or so :rolleyes: So I have to get those removed, and they are far enough back that just taking them out apparently isn't much of an option. I had looked at the dental implants, but I figure if I'm going to get work done, I might as well fix it all....

When I talked to the orthodontist he said they would remove the broken teeth, two from the top aw well b/c there is so much crowding, and all four of my wisdom teeth in one pop....drugs anyone?:weirdface

Good luck with yours, hopefully everything will get straightened out this time (hehe no pun intended but it worked out well :P ) And I hope your mouth feels better soon! :hug:

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I think thats kinda hot!

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Totally was thinking the same thing!!! :devilish:

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Originally Posted by tweets_4611

I have two teeth that never had an adult teeth form under them, and they are breaking and chipping like it's going out of style. I guess baby teeth aren't supposed to last 21 years or so :rolleyes:

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Lol, I have 2 baby teeth too. Double set of fang teeth. My lateral incisors fell out, and there were no adult teeth formed, so my fang teeth moved over and dropped into their place.

When my adult fang teeth moved over, my baby fangs grew these huge roots. So it looks like my baby teeth are retractable fangs! LOL, that'd be pretty awesome if it was true!

Imma vampire!! :devilish:

Oh jeez Heather; take an Ibuprofen!!!
I had braces back in the day when the whole band was made out of shiny metal and it completely encircled each tooth. Then a heavy metal bracket to which heavy gauge wires were installed; and more wires. Had them on for four years and went to the ortho one time each month.
One of my kids is in braces and I am amazed at how far the technology has come!! Gone are the metal bands and now it's just a flimsy bracket stuck to the surface of the tooth!! Good grief!!!! And now people are in them for only 2 years!!!!
So, my dear, I am very sorry that your mouth hurts, BUT, I am very glad for you that you are having this done now- and not 35 years ago!

My mom got braces in her 50's! Don't feel bad :hug:

I have never had any tooth problems and have always had straight teeth... Then, my dentist told me I had to get all 4 wisdom teeth removed because they were all impacted and facing the wrong way. :rolleyes: Mother Nature just can't seem to get our teeth right.

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Lol, I have 2 baby teeth too. Double set of fang teeth. My lateral incisors fell out, and there were no adult teeth formed, so my fang teeth moved over and dropped into their place.

When my adult fang teeth moved over, my baby fangs grew these huge roots. So it looks like my baby teeth are retractable fangs! LOL, that'd be pretty awesome if it was true!

Imma vampire!! :devilish:

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That sounds AWESOME!!! :D:D

I had my wisdom teeth pulled a long time ago.

I had to be put under cause I had all of them taken out at the same time.

All I remember is waking up crying like a baby for no reason. The anesthesia was working weird on me, and I couldn't stop crying. Freaked my mother out!!!

But yeah... teeth are interesting things. :P Can't wait to get these things off though...

Good luck with yours. Went through years of braces and pain as a kid. So, I can relate to your pain.

My teeth were awesome for years after my braces. Then a few years ago my wisdom teeth were coming in a little under the other teeth in front of them. I told my dentist about it and he said "oh, they will be fine." Well, they hurt like h*** when coming in and pushed many of my nice straight teeth all over the place!!!!

I'm still not as bad off as I was before the braces but still...:mad:

So, don't feel bad that you aren't a kid. At least you won't have other teeth coming in later and ruining the work. ;)

LOL!!

Well, this is the second time I have had them... Bleh

I had mine on from 18-24. My teeth were FURBAR'd-maximus. My dentists said the before and after molds of my teeth has helped him get so many clients.

Uh..Heather...PICS!!!...please?