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I saw changes very quick - a couple of weeks. Your teeth will probably be moved a lot over your treatment! I saw changes every time I went in for tightening.

My ortho said the same thing about using the baby (or kids) toothbrush. She said the electric toothbrish was fine too. She said to brush more than normal - try to brush after every time you eat. It's hard and I don't always do it, but when I do, the adjustment appointments are quicker.

I went snorkeling with them, and it was fine. You have to clench your teeth a bit to keep the mouthpiece in so I'd wait until your teeth are no longer sore. Since you have a few months, you should do well. Just try not to have an adjustment right before your trip because your teeth are usually sore ...

I've had ibraces on for 22 months. I got them on when I was 27 years old. Treatment was estimated 18-24 months and my doctor says they should be off in a couple of months. Speaking was tough for the first few days but gets much easier so hang in there! I was given the "Rainbow Passage" to ...

Mine are 7750 for uppers and lowers. Depends on the severity of your case though.

The whole putting them on process was very easy - my ortho is great! She puts on ibraces on Fridays only and does 3-4 patients on that day. I was the only patient in there so there was no self-consiousness or too many people roaming around. There were 3 people who worked together to put mine on - I ...

Getting ibraces on top and bottom tomorrow 10am! Nervous and excited...I so thankful to this site and all of the great information I've come across here. I'm guessing tomorrow I won't be so excited when I sound like Elmer Fudd...

hi - i'm getting ibraces on on the 27th and don't know anyone who's had them. my ortho said it'll take about 2 hours to put them on - what's that process like?