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Better! I thought long and hard about it and decided if I didn't do it, it would be because I'm scared, and I don't want to give in to my fear. Plus, I think I was worried that other people would think I'm dumb for wanting braces since my teeth aren't that bad, but I realized if they're bad enough t...

Had my follow up consultation today. Turns out if I really want to fix everything (profile and bite) I will need surgery. As I am in nowhere near the mental readiness to go for surgery, not to mention I had never given my profile a second thought prior to this, my second option is braces and a forsu...

Your teeth ARE very similar to mine! And very pretty too. as are your fiance's. Good luck tomorrow!

So glad I'm not the only one obsessing! Ellabelle - thank you for the compliment on my teeth! That's actually one of the reasons why I've been so unsure about going through with this. I don't have the same story as many on here of being embarrassed to smile and show my teeth. They've really never bo...

Here's one more photo to show why I'm so confused and change my mind 12 times a day. This was taken within a month or two of the first one, and it looks fine to me! I'm sure it's all about angle and lighting, but which one do I go with?

Hi all! I'm bored. And obsessing. Boredly obsessing? :lol: The follow up appointment to my initial consultation is a week from tomorrow and I definitely have braces on the brain! I'm equally worried that they will tell me I need something that is a deal-breaker (surgery, possibly extractions) as I a...

I will say, I have (finally) made the first step and had a consultation. Unfortunately I am no closer to a decision because all they were able to tell me was the time frame (2 years) and the cost. They couldn't give me specifics of what would need to be done until they took x-rays and impressions an...

I have been really struggling with the decision of whether or not to get braces. It's strange...I have not always been self-conscious of my teeth. Up until about a year ago, I didn't really think about it. Then my dentist commented that I should think about straightening my teeth because my gums wou...

...and you got braces anyway? I was absolutely convinced this summer that I was ready to get braces. I kept putting off a consultation though, and by now I've pretty much talked myself out of it. The only person who has really agreed with me that braces are a good idea is my husband. I've only told ...

My mom had braces in the 60's. When she considered getting them again 10-15 years ago, she was told she couldn't because of her short roots and receding gums. We don't know if that was caused by the braces or not. My teeth are crowded in the exact same way as my mom's (i.e. I have her mouth). Anyone...

Just curious to know just how far off my bite is. In a perfect bite, which teeth should contact each other? Just the molars? Molars and canines? All of them? Which ones are the most important to have contact? Incidentally, the nearest functional orthodontist to me is a 5 hour drive away, so if I get...

[quote="musicalme"]Any instrumentalists, specifically of the "wind" variety out there? [/quote]

Guess not! ;-) How about this...any musicians out there at all?

Any instrumentalists, specifically of the "wind" variety out there? I don't have braces yet, but the one thing that makes me seriously consider not getting them is the effect it will/may have on my clarinet playing. Not only the pain, which I'm worried about but also know millions of junio...

Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately I can't find a functional orthodontist near me (not according to Google, anyway), but whoever I see, I will definitely make sure they pay attention to my bite and will have a plan to work on it.

Hi all! I am turning 30 soon and am considering getting braces as a "present" (ha!) to myself. I have not had a consultation yet because I am waiting for my next dental cleaning to ask my dentist for a recommendation, but in the meantime I'm making myself a little crazy with all the unknow...