Metal Mouth Message Board

If you were going to go on a first date without the person knowing you had braces, like a blind date, meeting through the internet, or in my case going to see my ex after years. (ok, it's not a first date, but you get the point!) Should you forewarn the person you have braces? Just so they know wha...

How long does it take to get your braces on after evalution? I go Wed. to my evalution and was just wondering. Will they take my molds and everything that day? What all will they do on my first visit? I know that I need braces my dentist (who used to be an Ortho.) told me that I did and I'm going t...

This upcoming year, as of January 1st will be the first time I'll have any access to flex account monies since first enrolling back in October of this year. I'm basing my understanding of eligibility on what I've been told by my HR department and apparently what my ortho's staff has been told by th...

[quote="Anticipator] At first my ortho offered the same deal -- small downpayment until FSA kicks in, at least to get started, but because I'm initiating the account next year it would violate the requirements for being covered. [/quote] I'm not clear what you mean when you say initiating the a...

Is FSA one of those programs where you can put tax-free money aside for known expenses like child care or medical bills? I remember when we had one of those. Sheesh, our benefits are so lousy now (thru hubby's employer....) Yes, a flex medical spending account (similar to flex daycare) allows you t...

I think each individual/orthodontist is unique. I had my initial consult in mid October. I made the decision during the consultation to go ahead with braces, so they took my impressions the same day. My first appointment was scheduled for a week later where they installed upper and lower brackets an...