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by rberend
Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:27 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Just Showing Off New Ligs! And Gum Surgery Progress!! (PICS)
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

Your teeth look fantastic!

My ortho recommended this surgery for me as well, but not until my braces come off. Did insurance cover any of it? Is it expensive?
by rberend
Tue Apr 18, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Orthodontia & Wisdom Teeth
Replies: 4
Views: 997

I've been braced for 9 months and I'm getting my wisdom teeth out next week. My ortho said it didn't matter whether I got them pulled before or after the braces were put on, but he wanted them pulled as soon as possible because they are slowing my progress. (I would've gotten them pulled sooner but ...
by rberend
Tue May 31, 2005 11:18 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: HELP! Been to 4 consultations, not sure what to do!
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

Thank you! Yes, I still kick myself on a daily basis for taking them off! I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree at times. :wink: I've made an appt for yet another consultation. This is with a premier provider for Invisalign so hopefully I'll have some better luck. She spent a good half hour with me...
by rberend
Tue May 31, 2005 7:07 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: HELP! Been to 4 consultations, not sure what to do!
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

HELP! Been to 4 consultations, not sure what to do!

Hello all! I just found this forum last night and I'm SO thankful - it's been a big help to me! I had the clear braces put on when I was 25..... I had them for almost a year and things were progressing nicely until I moved out of state and did not bother to find a new ortho. I was getting married an...