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So I went to my friends' ortho today for a consult and he was awesome. He was surprised as well to hear that surgery was recomended! He says I dont need surgery, And he outlined a basic treatment plan for me. He thinks 30-36 months in braces, followed by bonded retainers for life. It will require my...

I went to see my regular dentist today, he was in shock too that surgery was recommended. He agreed that I should get another opinion! Turns out my teeth aren't in as bad of shape as i thought. I do have 2 cavities, and he mentioned again that my wisdom teeth should come out, and I agreed this time ...

Thank you everyone for "listening". :lol: I made a decision. I am not having surgery. This ortho told me I needed it before he even took an xray. He said I have an ideal profile and that by breaking my face all the way around the roof of my mouth, and breaking it from the inside corner of ...

Okay, I had my initial consult with an orthodontist this morning, and I am pretty bummed about it. :shock: Here is his game plan for my teeth, 3 years in braces, with upper jaw surgery part way through. :shock: I am okay with the 3 year sentence.... but surgery?! I am SUCH a baby, i don't know if I ...

OMG, just read your story and I'm in shock that this can happen! You are a trooper, for sticking it out this far. I really hope that someone can sort it out for you, or at the very least tell you why this can't be fixed! Good luck with your treatment, I hope there is an end in sight for you!

Hi Grutty, thanks for the kind words on my thread. Thought I would stop by and read about your teeth, LOL, is that weird?
Your teeth look like they are moving really fast! I hope mine do that too!

My initial consult with the ortho is tomorrow morning, and I am starting to freak out. I dont know what to expect... and I am really embarrased about my teeth. I can be a big sissy when it comes to the dentist, it is the embarassment combined with a fear of pain. Can anyone tell me what to expect to...

Thanks you guys! I know it will be worth it, and I will find a way to pay for it. This is something I have wanted for a very long time... I'm 29. I have been looking around the site for the last few days and I didn't find anyone who's teeth are as crooked and crowded as mine. I havent been to my fir...

Hi all, I have wanted braces forever, and finally made an apointment with an orthodontist for Wednesday. I wont get braces right away ( I think) cause I need to have some cavities filled first. Does anyone know about carecredit in Canada? I cant find an ortho that uses it in my city - Im in Edmonton...