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I've been considering braces for a while, now in my late 30s, and finally plucked up the courage to visit several orthos for a "free consultation" First ortho advised Class 3/end to end bite with malocclusion, said about 2 years in braces with class 3 elastics and would get best results wi...

Nice blog, great before and current photos, there's a massive difference!

Congrats

Good luck with the journey.

[quote="isthistaken"][quote="jem"]Congratulations clairelouise, I am another Brit who was also embarrassed to have a brace fitted. I too had a ceramic upper brace.I have just finished after 18 months and am really pleased. The whole process was much easier than I expected and mos...

Hey, I'm also new but posted up in a different section. I recently noticed my teeth had been moved (probably had been for some time) and I'd lost my retainer a long time ago. I made an appt at a Ortho close to me and I'm getting some new retainers made while I consider if I can afford or if I want t...

Congrats, I hope it's a short and good journey with braces!

Yeah, I would hope he will, will let you know.

Hey AHopewell, glad I'm not the only new person! What are you having done?

Hi, I'm getting some new retainers on Monday (Hawley type) having not work any for quite a few years I noticed my teeth had moved slighlty. I'd lost my old ones so made a Orthodontist appointment who recommended I get retainers made to stop my teeth shifting further, although if I want them to be pe...