Adult Braces Experience

smallerthanyou

I find the forum great for questions and research. Haven't found a thread though with someone's experience from start to finish (I may not have looked hard enough!) so maybe this will help.

At 26 I've decided to fix up the minor imperfections in my teeth. I mentioned it to my dentist who set up an appointment with an orthodontist. The orthodontist is an active member of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland, which was important to me. I wanted to go for the best option I can afford. I like saving money on socks or pens or stuff but I think teeth, eyes etc are worth doing right.

I went for the consultation with him last week and I liked him so going to get this done. I had questioned on Invisalign and other invisible solutions but he recommended that fixed appliance methods give the best results so should go with this. So in two weeks time I'm getting the good old train tracks top and bottom.

It is pretty expensive for what I, and friend & family, consider minor enough issues but maybe they're just being nice. I will post a few pics when I figure out how. I'm not sure how detailed I'm allowed to go into costs but lets say above 4, less than 4.5 but part of that was because I decided to have ceramic brackets on the top teeth which are a couple of hundred extra.

Advice I would give so far is do a lot of research before the consult as I didn't do enough on things like bite (mine is off, surgery would correct it but I won't be doing that as it's not something that bothers me) and ask plenty of questions because I had loads walking away that I'll have to ask him before putting on now.

If anyone has any other experiences/advice for the putting on stage let me know.

helimachoptor

Op, what i would say is that while you think fixing a small gap or straightening one or 2 teeth is not just that simple. Other teeth may need to be pulled back to allow the teeth be straight and then the gap closed etc.

The fact that he's a registered Ortho probably means he knows what he's talking about.

There are couple of Orthos on here but your own Ortho will be more than happy to help you with any questions.

fichillie

Best of luck OP!

I'm in a similar boat to yourself...25 and always wanted the teeth straightened. It was only ever an issue with my top teeth and I now have my train tracks on top. I will be getting them on the bottom too, to just pull them back abit. I had to get two teeth pulled on top, which I hated, having to pull perfectly healthy teeth, but hopefully it will be worth it.

Like you my Ortho is a member of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland, and his details are here: http://www.dentalcouncil.ie/files/Division%20of%20Orthodontics%202a.pdf

I'm paying E2,800 for what he expects to be 18 months treatment, but I'm hoping they'll be off by christmas next year!

For the putting on stage, I got the spacers and brackets on first for a week. Have to say that was the worst for me, looked like a loser with brackets on my teeth and no wire lol! The following week I got the wire on, which was really sore from that night, and for 3 days afterwards, but has been fine since then.

I guess this is handy for what to eat afterwards http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056395963 .

On a side note..one of my elastic ties holding the wire to the bracket broke tonight!Freaking out abit cause my ortho is on hols, but I've left a message so hope he gets back to me soon.

anigheh

i am quite a bit older than either of u guys and have been considering dental work all my adult life..... but with mortgage and kids i have always put it off... i suppose the question i would ask is, in my 40's would it actually be possible to straighten teeth???

btkm8unsl0w5r4

I currently have a patient 66 years of age with braces on. Your never too old.

anigheh

wow...maybe i should take some of my hard earned cash and spend it on something for me.. for a change

smallerthanyou

I thankfully don't have to get teeth pulled. I already have my wisdom teeth out so didn't want to go less than the 28. He reckons it should be a year but I am hopeful it will be slightly less. There's one particularly sticky forward one that's the main reason I'm getting the brace so that one might take a while to reign in.

SooooBored

Greetings.

Im 25 and got my braces on about a month ago. As with the OP my orthodontist is an active member of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland. This was a must for me.

At the moment I have fixed braces on the bottom having had 2 teeth removed. On the top I have this guard thing (basically a plastic piece that clips on to the top teeth and is not really visable but does slightly effect speech at the start) that is stopping me from biting down on the bottom brace. This also kind of trains yours jaw/mouth into the correct position. The plan is to get 2 removed from the top and get a fixed brace applied but a clear or tooth coloured one. The whole treatment is expected to last 18 months and cost bout 4.5.

The after treatment is to get a clearstep thing (basically an invisable gum shield) for the bottom and for the top to get a tiny permanent wire fixed behind the teeth.

I have to say me teeth were not too bad but I had become more and more aware of them, I suppose the fact that every1 on tv seems to have perfect teeth ( most being caps tho). Its the best decision I have ever made and I feel that people seem to be a jelous of me having them as most are too vain or embarrassed to get them (granted that cost can be an issue).

Alot of people say they are afraid of the dentist but I think they are just afraid of what they dentist will tell them i.e your teeth need orthodontic work.

smallerthanyou

Getting them on on Monday. Starting to worry now that I won't be able to eat my favourite foods - I have popcorn and apples as my work snacks most days. Have yogurts too so think they'll be grand. Suppose I'll just have to have a "work toothbrush" too. And maybe a "hang-bag toothbrush".

Still very happy though with the decision.

fichillie

Apples will be sore the first few days I'd say, but after that once you have a knife to cut it up it should be grand. And I still have my popcorn at the cinema anyway!

A work toothbrush is a v good idea! Best of luck Monday!

smallerthanyou

They went on ok anyway. Just got the top ones on today. I was surprised how non-invasive the whole thing was because I’m very nervous and jumpy at the dentist. I think they look grand, discreet enough so the ceramic brackets were a good choice. Bit sorer now than they were this morning, starting to feel some pressure but not sore as such. Went with a diet of soup & yogurts so far but think I could have eaten most things.

Have a multiple of toothbrushes now. A work one, a home one, a handbag one and a tiny inter-bracket one. Have a mouthwash some wax and all kinds of things. I think my teeth will be the most brushed and well looked after they’ve ever been!

SooooBored

fichillie wrote: »

once you have a knife to cut it up it should be grand

Ye, I can prity much eat any thing once i have a knife and fork. I have a guard on top to stop me biting on the bottom brace (overbite) so I cant really eat a roll or burger when I'm out cause I cant rip it with my teeth.

smallerthanyou

Braces are going fantastically, I think I even like the look of them, I look about 5 years younger!. There's nothing I haven't tried and been able to eat, except chewing gum but never really ate that anyway. Still only have the top ceramic one on though. It's so pain and issue free that I fear he may not have tightened them too tight so I could get used to them and my first tightening will be a wake-up. Or else it's likely that they just don't have that far to move so maybe that's why its not that sore. I don't need the wax even because they don't catch anywhere.

Getting the bottom metal one on in a few weeks. I had misunderstood and thought the bottom one had to be metal for some reason but after reading on here turns out I could have picked ceramic on bottom as well. I think even if I had understood properly I couldn't have justified the extra few hundred euro for ceramic brackets.

So ya braces are class, I'd recommend to anyone thinking about it and my teeth haven't even moved yet.

Jwacqui

I have barely experienced any pain with my braces and have then on nearly 4 months already. They have moved loads and are quite straight already. Had power chains put on bottom at last tightening and was uncomfortable for a few days but other than that they have been a breeze!

I have ceramic on top and bottom.

Just sorry I waiting til I was 23 and didn't get them on earlier.

Lia_lia

I'm 22 and got mine about a month ago.

Best decision I have made in ages! They are quite pricey considering I am a student (about €4,500 including extractions), but with a payment plan I'll be grand. And my ortho is brilliant so I'm happy out. They were quite painful the first few weeks but now I can't even feel them anymore! I have ceramic braces on top and will be getting metal ones on the bottom in a few months. He only charged me an extra €150 for the ceramic brackets, yay!

I was told I can't get ceramic braces on the bottom, not really sure why. But sure you won't really be able to see them so I don't mind.

Anyway, if you are thinking of getting braces...just do it! The time will fly anyway I'd say. And nobody really notices them. Loads of adults are getting them these days.

fichillie

In the space of 2 months I cant believe how much my teeth have moved, I'm delighted! I still cant bite into anything though without my front teeth being really sore, even sandwiches. But I'm happy using the fork and knife for everything.

Just as a matter of interest...Smallerthanyou, Sooobored, Jwacqui, Lia_lia.....are ye all ladies? Something I've noticed is that it always seems to be women I see with braces and not the fellas! I wonder if us ladies are a little bit braver

Jwacqui

Yup, I'm a lady!

Braver? Maybe we're just vainer!

SooooBored

fichillie wrote: »

In the space of 2 months I cant believe how much my teeth have moved, I'm delighted! I still cant bite into anything though without my front teeth being really sore, even sandwiches. But I'm happy using the fork and knife for everything.

Just as a matter of interest...Smallerthanyou, Sooobored, Jwacqui, Lia_lia.....are ye all ladies? Something I've noticed is that it always seems to be women I see with braces and not the fellas! I wonder if us ladies are a little bit braver

How dare you :eek: I'm a man.
I'd always wanted my teeth straight. There not bad at all really, but Ive noticed them getting less straight over the years. Had been waiting for the tooth fairy or something to magically straighten them over night but this didnt happen......shock horror. Id always played sport so had the fear of getting a smack in the gob with them. So when I finished playing I went to the dentist/ortho and just literally said ''make the moulds now fella and take some money or I wont be back''

smallerthanyou

I'm a lady - well I try to be anyway!

Ya now that you mention it I rarely see lads with train tracks. I have a male friend who went for the invisalign option up north because he wasn't willing to get a train track. I think in the end he'll spend about the same as me if not more between all (petrol, time off work etc). But he has them on 8-10 months and I can't see that much of a difference. These will be off before his because he sometimes takes a big break from going to the north because he can't get time off work. All in all for not biting the bullet it'll take him longer, cost the same if not more and, I'm open to correction on this one, won't give as good results.

Today I noticed for the first time movement in my teeth (two that used to touch with teeth together don't any more). Great feeling. Didn't think movement would be that quick. Give the little extra motivation that I need sometimes when I look in the mirror and there's food stuck everywhere!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

smallerthanyou wrote: »

I'm a lady - well I try to be anyway!

Ya now that you mention it I rarely see lads with train tracks. I have a male friend who went for the invisalign option up north because he wasn't willing to get a train track. I think in the end he'll spend about the same as me if not more between all (petrol, time off work etc). But he has them on 8-10 months and I can't see that much of a difference. These will be off before his because he sometimes takes a big break from going to the north because he can't get time off work. All in all for not biting the bullet it'll take him longer, cost the same if not more and, I'm open to correction on this one, won't give as good results.

Today I noticed for the first time movement in my teeth (two that used to touch with teeth together don't any more). Great feeling. Didn't think movement would be that quick. Give the little extra motivation that I need sometimes when I look in the mirror and there's food stuck everywhere!

That sums up two things "invisalign" and traveling for braces very nicely. Stay local and stay simple. Those clear retainer are not invisible and make you look like your teeth are covered in a clear slime only lingual braces are truly not visible.

smallerthanyou

I got my bottom metal brace on and all the enthuasiam I felt is gone.....

They look awful, really really bad. If you have the option to get clear on the bottom I think the extra cost is worth it now. Maybe it's just that it's sore as well that has me disheartened and when I get used to this set it'll be grand again.

The top that were tightened feel fine. No pain or pressure after and there's definite noticable movement after only 5 weeks.

Suppose can't change mind now so just have to get through the year as planned without once being tagged in a photo!

fichillie

smallerthanyou wrote: »

I got my bottom metal brace on and all the enthuasiam I felt is gone.....

They look awful, really really bad. If you have the option to get clear on the bottom I think the extra cost is worth it now. Maybe it's just that it's sore as well that has me disheartened and when I get used to this set it'll be grand again.

The top that were tightened feel fine. No pain or pressure after and there's definite noticable movement after only 5 weeks.

Suppose can't change mind now so just have to get through the year as planned without once being tagged in a photo!

Oh no!I'm nervous now, I don't have my bottom ones on yet...doesn't look like I'm getting them until the New Year.
I never even asked about the clear ones, cause I just wanted cheap and cheerful.

No pain no gain though, right?

saa

when im working i want to save up for bottom braces maybe top to fix back bite

had braces on top teeth when i was younger refused bottom braces because i was a stupid stupid little girl.

smallerthanyou

Ok I was a bit cranky yesterday from all the soft food! They're probably not that bad. You can never really see the bottom one, however if money isn't an issue I would go clear. But then money is always an issue.

I find with the bottom on there is definitely more food stuck in them. And the back of my top teeth hit off my bottom brace a bit so that can be a little awkward. He mentioned that there is more of a tendency of the bottom brackets coming off so trying to be a little more careful.

All in all still recommending but a bit disheartened and need to see some more movement to get the enthuasism back. Still though 6 wks down!

Jwacqui

I have my braces on 5 months now and it's like they're just part of my teeth now. I eat everything and I've never had a bracket loosen or break. You'll be fine!!

I'm obsessed with checking before and afters online though! And staring at my teeth!! :-/

smallerthanyou

The befores and afters is a great idea. I'll be doing that.

I'm finding it hard to keep in behind the brace on some teeth clean so think I'll have to visit the hygenist or something. I think there's a little cavity on a front tooth that moved too so I can see it now. So probably have to get that checked too. Not sure can get it filled til brace comes off?

Anyway happy with them again. The bottom one is fine. You never see it when talking so it's fine. Now I'm off to check out befores and afters.

Azureus

I had braces on my bottom teeth for two years and two months (he originally said 18 months, but there ya go...) and Im getting them off later today! The difference is honestly unbelievable. Im so happy I went ahead and got them at 21. The top could probably do with a little bit of straghtening, but they werent near as bad as the bottom and for 2grand I couldnt afford it. But adult braces were definatey the best decision Ive ever made!

Cant wait to see my bottom teeth without train tracks for the first time since 2009!

Jwacqui

Smallerthanyou.. Do you use an interdental brush for between the brace? I brush then use that then brush again. Also got some little interdental sticks from boots that help dislodge anything that gets stuck.

Can be a pain though! The glue really annoys me!

Sala

I had braces from ages 22-24. I had "vampire fangs" and would have been happy just pushing them in a bit, but that wasn't possible! They said 18 months initially but it was actually 26 months. I wanted invisalign but wasn't suitable, I got ceramics.

I had two extractions which I found awful, and probably wouldn't have gone through with it had I known what it was like! I had ceramic uppers and lowers but they were two different types, the bottom were self ligating but the top weren't, and I had clear ligatures which stained really badly. They let me change them myself and later gave me metal ties. They changed the type they used since the top clear brackets shattered when removed - so not only was the glue grinded off, I had to endure half the brackets as well! It cost E6000 - this was 2007 so prices now are much better and it's probably a great time to do it if you have the money.

I absolutely hated them, and regretted them from the word go, but since my teeth were extracted I had no choice but to go forward. I actually cried the day I got them on! No one minds braces on other people, but on yourself you think they are so noticeable and everybody is looking at them. Funny thing is, very few people commented when I got them on and when I got them off. When I was talking about braces to someone else a friend I see regularly she was like " You had braces?? When?!?". I really do think the paranoia / vanity is all in your head

I have bonded upper and lower retainers so I don't have to wear my clear retainers as much. I wear them at night a couple of times a week, but if I don't wear them for like 10 days the pain is like being back in braces post - adjustment! I am determined to keep wearing them forever as I would hate to ruin the years of work, and wouldn't like to go back into braces again.

I didn't enjoy the whole process, but now I have a lovely smile, and actually LIKE smiling in photos so it is worth in the end.

BMRising

Getting mine on 13th December at age almost 27....and I am totally terrified I think I have quite a lot of lip coverage so hopefully they won't be too noticeable, I think I am going to be so so self conscious though

BMRising

oh also...I may need a gum graft (going for assessment on Thursday) - has anyone had one of these? the ortho said if I do need it (just one tooth, on the bottom) then I can get the top braces on and I wouldnt be getting the lower ones on anyway for a few months so the graft can heal in that time...would be interested in hearing others experiences esp re cost?

kathyd91

I'm 20 and got my braces on 6 months ago and I can really see a big difference already! I was told they'd be on for 18 months-2 years so I'm guessing that's just the standard time they tell everyone. The cost is €4000 and I'm paying in installments so its not too bad! Hopefully they'll be off sooner rather than later! I have to agree that the extractions were by far the worst part but by the time I had them done there was no going back! Having said that, I definitely don't regret getting the braces I just wish I'd gotten them earlier!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Its great to see all the stories. A Dental professor of mine used to say about undertaking a large dental treatment plan, that its like building and extension on your house. Looking at the plans you know it will be good, but when there are builders with a cement mixer in your kitchen its not so jolly. When its over you forget all that and enjoy the results. Good luck to everyone.

smallerthanyou

That's a pretty good analogy. My Mom cried at the worst of her extension and I haven't cried yet so I guess things are going well. But then her extension only took 8 weeks!...

I think the main issue with not feeling I'm able to get my teeth fully clean is I left my super electric toothbrush in a friends house a few weeks ago and I won't be able to get it back until Christmas. I think once I have that I'll be back on track. Will probably still visit the hygenist in January anyway though.

smallerthanyou

Azureus wrote: »

I had braces on my bottom teeth for two years and two months (he originally said 18 months, but there ya go...) and Im getting them off later today! The difference is honestly unbelievable. Im so happy I went ahead and got them at 21. The top could probably do with a little bit of straghtening, but they werent near as bad as the bottom and for 2grand I couldnt afford it. But adult braces were definatey the best decision Ive ever made!

Cant wait to see my bottom teeth without train tracks for the first time since 2009!

If you have a sec can you let us know how the taking off went? What's the process? And were the results as you expected?

smallerthanyou

BMRising wrote: »

oh also...I may need a gum graft (going for assessment on Thursday) - has anyone had one of these? the ortho said if I do need it (just one tooth, on the bottom) then I can get the top braces on and I wouldnt be getting the lower ones on anyway for a few months so the graft can heal in that time...would be interested in hearing others experiences esp re cost?

I can't help you on the graft because I have no idea what one is. On the self-conciousness then I found, yes of course you're conscious of them for a while. It's a big change to your face. But then if you are getting the brace you've been conscious of teeth for 20 years now so the 1-2 year period of braces is worth it for the 40 years of happy smiling. And I know it sounds like something people say but for the first week I hated it as the depressed sounding post above notes but within a week I find you get used to them and they are what they are.

That being said I still hate if I have a presentation in work or something big on cos I'm very conscious of them but from a day to day pov it's grand.

orchidsrpretty

smallerthanyou wrote: »

If you have a sec can you let us know how the taking off went? What's the process? And were the results as you expected?

I got my braces taken off last year after wearing them for 20months or so. I was so happy with the results. Its a bit uncomfortable getting them off. but similar feeling to getting the wire changed, feels so weird:). The ortho used a piler type thing to pull the brace off, that was the worst part, not for pain just felt a bit odd. She then used something lsimilar to what you would get your teeth cleaned with and took off the cement. Little bits of cement floating around your mouth(nice!).

I was a bit worried about how my teeth would look as I am a smoker and thought there would be major staining as I have a friend who still have the outline of the braces on their teeth. She really did a good clean and my teeth looked really nice and clean:)

Actually the worst part of getting the braces off was the fact that I had(still have) to wear a retainer. I cried for the first few morning as it was too easy to take the retainer off to stop the pain I felt and when I would put it back in even after 20mins or so the pain was unbearable.

Over a year later, my teeth haven't moved, I can go a couple of days without the retainer but if I leave if any longer, I can see the gaps appearing again; I'm happy with the results still although a bit miffed as if I waited an extra year or so, I would of got them alot cheaper(I paid over 5000e):(

BMRising

Tomorrow is D Day...I'm very scared.
I've cleared work for Wednesday and Thursday in case they are really sore - does it tend to be sore enough to take time off work? I just have no idea what to expect. I suppose it's different for everyone.

I'm going to curl up in bed tomorrow night and watch a Christmas movie to make me feel better anyway....oh well, it'll be worth it in the end I hope. I am just sick of seeing photos of myself on FB with my mouth closed...:o

SooooBored

BMRising wrote: »

Tomorrow is D Day...I'm very scared.
I've cleared work for Wednesday and Thursday in case they are really sore - does it tend to be sore enough to take time off work? I just have no idea what to expect. I suppose it's different for everyone.

I'm going to curl up in bed tomorrow night and watch a Christmas movie to make me feel better anyway....oh well, it'll be worth it in the end I hope. I am just sick of seeing photos of myself on FB with my mouth closed...:o

Best of luck, best decision of your life to get them. Its not as sore as people make out but milk it for every thing ya can . Its more strange than anything else. Its the eating that will be the worse. At work ya can't really just grab a big roll and scoff it now, yogurts and smoothies for the first while.

BMRising

Ok....they've been on for almost two hours now...nothing more than slight discomfort yet. I'm just sitting here waiting for them to really start hurting!

Worst timing ever as well, something in work completely blew up this afternoon and I got two panicked phonecalls about it in the 10 minutes after the braces went on! So I didn't even really have time to be upset about how they looked!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Kids dont mind braces at all, they are very stoic and just get on with it. I remember my mum telling me I was an lucky to have them and to stop complaining

As an adult you are less tolerant of discomfort and worry more about thing that may or may not happen.

BMRising

Definitely...like worrying what other people will think etc.
My niece is 12 now and they are talking about her getting braces, I know she is resisting massively so I may have to sit her down for a little chat... I wish somebody had done that for me when I was her age, I was just a stubborn little brat and my parents didn't stand up to me about it!

Even though I am a bit sad with them on because of how they look now, the feeling that they are being fixed every minute of every day is so much better than feeling constantly self conscious about your teeth and knowing nothing is happening to improve it, and that they might even be getting worse!

smallerthanyou

I found the worst discomfort (and only discomfort, couldn't really call it out and out pain) was for the 1 day after getting it on (so tomorrow for you). I probably moaned about it like I'd been shot though.

I thought it was just something people said but it's unbelievable the movement in the 2 months I've had them on. That keeps me going for situations like I know there'll be over Xmas where running into the old boyfriends and the like!

Jwacqui

Hey, how are you all getting on with your braces? I've had mine on nearly 6months and thought I'd post some before and after pictures, hopefully the rest of you will join in! Its great to see some progress!!

I have ceramic braces top and bottom!

Before Braces:


First day with braces:


Today, 6months into treatment:

dublinannie

Those braces look great, your teeth also look really white. What are the name of those brackets you have on? I know they are ceramic, but what is the actual name. Are they self ligating?

I am due to get some on too, ceramic on top, called Radiance, they are supposed to be the clearest type, but elastics will be used with them. Metal will be on the bottom teeth. Yours seem to be really clear and not bulky like a lot of ceramics are that I have seen.

It is a good idea of posting pics up for progress and other people can also see different types of orthodontic problems and braces being used. I don't know how you get an actual group/forum started for it though. There are a few forums for braces but I haven't found an Irish or UK one yet. I'm sure it would be a very active forum.

Jwacqui

I'm not sure of a name...I just know they're ceramic sorry! I have elastics on mine aswell, some of them have wires instead cause some teeth need extra pressure I assume, like my canines. They've just been changed so they're very clear. Nearer the end of the month they will be very stained.

I had my teeth whitened a few years ago so that might be why they look white as the ceramic brackets blend better than if they were discoloured.

I'm very excited to get to my end result. I have a few chips so getting some bonding work done and also my gum line is very uneven so getting some gum lasering.

Sorry I can't be of more help!

smallerthanyou

The change in 6mths is incredible! Sorry, I have no good pics. I had a pic of mouth before braces but my camera is crappy. Might put it up anyway if I figure out how. I do intend to ask dentist can I have a good before and after off him. Just to see what 4k looks like!

Mine look really good just after the changing of the elastics but after about three weeks all the tea and coffee kicks in and they discolour. I hope to get them whitened too when I'm done.

EDIT:


Ok here it is. Sorry for the crappy quality. In this photo I think they look far more jumbled than I remember. That one on the left of photo used to sit on my lip when my mouth was closed and that was the main reason I think I ended up getting the brace.

BMRising

Just wondering - is anyone else going non-extraction?
My lower front teeth are very overcrowded; I have rarely seen another person with worse, but I guess maybe i'm overly self conscious. My ortho started me with a non extraction plan and is 75% sure I won't need one. Is this unusual? I just saw on another thread that overcrowding is usually treated with pre molar extraction and braces. if I end up needing extractions, will it slow down the braces treatment or can it be done at the same time?

Lia_lia

^ A lot of orthodontists prefer not to extract teeth as extractions can sometimes (or..usually) change how person's face look. It's easier with kids as expanders and other appliances can be used to make room and therefore extractions are not needed. Expanders don't usually work with adults though. I wouldn't get the teeth extracted if you don't need to, I'm sure your ortho knows best anyway!

I would have preferred not to have any teeth removed, but there would have been absolutely no room in my mouth otherwise! Still must get the bottom two pulled. Yays.

Lia_lia

I have photos!

This was the second week I got them on:
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And this is today...only 3 months later!!
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Getting the bottom ones on in 2 weeks. He put in the spacers today. My brother said they will hurt, I hope not.

BMRising

Thanks for posting those! My top teeth actually look a lot like yours, the two canines are my most out of position.my incisors are a good bit smaller than yours though. teeth are so funny. it's really encouraging to see what a difference three months makes, I am braced for three weeks (and one day) so can't wait to start to see real results like that!
My bottom teeth look a good bit more overcrowded than yours. i am really not looking forward to getting the lower braces on. i just think my mouth will feel so full. and flossing etc is already such a pain in the ass that I can't imagine it taking twice the time that it's currently taking me!