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I am a 26 year old female and this is my first experience with braces. For the first 2 weeks I was really self conscience and didn't want to smile or talk very much around people at work, etc. I have had them for a little over 3 weeks and now I kind of forget that they are even there! Not being able...

1. Where are you located? Charleston, South Carolina
2. How much are you paying for your braces? 3,500 (including records)
3. What kind of braces do you have? 6 month smiles
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 6 months (possibly 5)

I am doing the 6 month smiles program (although my dentist said he thinks it will take about 5 months.) Right now I am only 3 weeks in but I have noticed a little change. I had minimal crowding on the bottom and it already seems to have straightened that out a bit. While my main concern was the spac...

I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself and give a little background. I am currently doing the 6 month smiles treatment. However, my original plan was to go the invisalign route. But after meeting with an orthodontist and hearing that I would have to wear them for 18 months (and the cost!...