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I found the same thing; my teeth weren't horrible by any ortho standards, yet I've never been happy with them and have always wanted beautiful teeth. In the end I just decided to do it for myself, knowing that I'd be so happy I did it one day. I don't know if anyone else has found this, but the peop...

OK, so I am a complete computer MORON and have no idea how to post a picture here. I read the part in FAQ, but I may as well be reading Chinese, so pictures may not be possible. I have them on my computer, but how do I get them onto here???
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I haven't broached the subject with my ortho, as I'm just new into my treatment, and my gums aren't drastically uneven. However, I figure if I'm spending all this time and money on my teeth, I want them perfect when they're done. That's why I plan to whiten them, and look into laser gum conturing to...

Thanks everyone for the welcome!! It's so nice to know there are others in the same boat! I actually work with 2 other people who also have braces, so I don't feel so alone. I'm also actively recruiting those fence-sitters to join my club! ha ha. I am feeling SO much better today. The reason I got t...

I'm so glad to see this posting! I just got my braces on 5 days ago, and I never once bargained for not being able to close my bite. When I bite down, the only place my teeth touch is where the one bumper is on the right side of my mouth. The teeth on the left side of my mouth do not touch at all!! ...

Hi Everyone, After a couple of years of thinking about it, I've finally just taken the plunge and gotten braced. This is my first time posting; let me introduce myself: I'm 38 with two little kids. Growing up I had a big gap btwn my top two teeth. Don't think my parents ever even considered braces f...