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Im a Mechanical Engineer to trade - the 0.007" possible increase in thickness is tiny. A human fingernail is 0.015" thick. 0,007 inches is 0.18mm.

And yes, orthodontic parts must be made in USA, which is the only country on earth to still use inches.

Thanks for replies again. Definitely a quandary to be in. Obviously I am a bit stressed thinking I've just overloaded myself with burdens this year - I've just booked a holiday for the end of June, I'm under investigation for blood pressure issues, work as always and topped off with my brace. I also...

Hello.

I got a brace fitted to front 8 teeth on March 20th 2012.
This is to correct alignment of my front four teeth. The most annoying brackets for me are on the two canines, so I think brackets on 6 teeth will be much the same as mine. Est time is 9 months for me too.

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Thanks for the replies. One further question though: what happens when my teeth are finally straight? I think they fit a different type of wire to start the setting process. I think my teeth will be straight in maybe 2 weeks but I don't have another appointment for 6.5 weeks - should I schedule anot...

you will still have to finish making your payments until you're all paid off I concur with this statement! I think "winding up" treatment means they put on a different type of wire which holds the teeth for 90 days so they "set". So if you and your Orthodontist are happy with re...

Hello.
I've had a top brace for 9 weeks. I was around 188 lbs when I started and now I am 182 lbs. At 5'10.5" this is the lightest I have been since 2006.
I think it is slight stress which has made me eat a lot less although I am also in the process of cutting down on beers!

As per above post I have found ceramic brackets quite nasty too. I was surprised at how "scratchy" they were. As an engineer to trade I think they are very poorly made and designed, although it is probably a factor of the material. Anyway, I find the scratchiness improves over time, defini...

Hello. I am looking for some advice on how to shorten my brace duration, maybe even quit. I had an eight tooth brace fitted nine weeks ago on the top - with very sharp and uncomfortable ceramic white brackets which were majorly unexpected - I thought they would be smooth and rounded little bumps... ...

Hello! I think, because you are happy with the results so far, and if your parents are agreed, you should insist your Orthodontist winds up the treatment. Although he/she is looking after you and your teeth first, he/she is also a business trying to make money and has an interest in keeping the trea...

Ouch! 26 months?
I've got an eight tooth brace on the top only - for nine months. I only have a problem with my top front 4 - the right main incisor mainly which is pressed back in.
I took a bite into some plasticine before they were fitted and kept it. It seems a good way to measure progress.

1 Scotland, UK.
2 £1,250 minus 5% for upfont payment
3 Ceramic white on 8 upper teeth
4 9 months

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