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Yes, it's a Hawley. It's probably judged on a case-by-case basis.

So, today I went in to get my retainers. I was told to wear them 24/7, except for when I'm brushing my teeth. I'm supposed to wear them even while I'm eating. I have a few questions... 1. I tried eating with retainers for the first time today, and I'm a little bit scared. It felt very odd. Will I ge...

I was told yesterday that I would be getting my braces removed on the 25th! :D So, of course, I'm planning my first braces-free day. The appointment is for 8:15, so I'll have plenty of time during the day to celebrate. I'm thinking of maybe going to the movies and snacking on milk duds and popcorn d...

I don't know about #2 or #3, but my orthodontist told me today that the cost of each Hawley retainer is $250.

First of all, I'm not sure if this is the glue or the etchant I'm thinking of. I'll just call it glue, and forgive me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, tomorrow, I'm going to get some more brackets (molars) put on. I HATE the taste of the glue. Does anyone have any tips to fight the sour taste?

Hello! I will be getting two more brackets put on in about five weeks. I was wondering if you have to do everything that was done in the original installation. Like, for example, do they have to use that gritty toothpaste, and is the sour taste as unbearable as when the braces were first put on? Tha...

I've had headgear and braces for three nights, two of which, my headgear has fallen off. I have to wear headgear 12 hours a day and it's getting annoying. :roll: I have two questions: 1) Is there any way to keep my headgear from falling off? 2) It's kind of off topic, but: Is there any practical way...

Does anybody know a good website with a good color chooser thingymcjigger?

I got blue and pink, and it looks FABULOUS! I just got my braces yesterday, and it's not that bad. I just feel a little bit of pressure.