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I had my first visit since getting my braces and the technician put in two new thin archwires in my lower arch instead of going up in thickness. They are back to back in the normal slot. She said I was supposed to get two wires in the upper arch as well, but the doctor decided I wasn't ready for tha...

I've got my 5th consultation scheduled for next week. Hopefully it'll correspond with one of the other four opinions and I can get moving on treatment. I'm hoping to pick an ortho after this next appointment and complete the "orthodontic records" and final consultation within the next few ...

I've now had consultations with 4 orthodontists in my area to address crowding of lower fronts and deep bite causing chipping of lower teeth. I'm 42 and want to keep my teeth looking good for the rest of my life. Unfortunately I can't get two orthodontist to agree about a treatment. Dr #1 says 6-9 m...