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I think it is just for taking the braces off because I have another appointment the next day and they said they need to get the molds done for 8:30 and i already have a permanent retainer in.

I was just wondering how long it takes to get your braces off? I'm getting mine off on June 20th at 8am but i have to write an exam for school( my school is 10 mins away from my ortho) at 9am. In your opinion will I be able to make it to my exam? They said it takes about a half hour but I just want ...

Hello There. Im sorry if this is in the wrong forum or has already been ask but I searched for and couldnt find what i was looking for. I was recently told that next time I go to the ortho that i am going to get a bonded upper retainer, but my braces are still going to be on. Do bonded retainers usu...

I recently went to my regular dentist who told me that he thinks i should be getting my braces off around April..is that a good estimate or what
(sorry for speeling)

I have just been told recently that I might need to wear elastics, but why would they tell me to stop wearing my headgear and then tell me I need elastics don't they serve the same purpose???

or do they??? I am really confused.

I have found this site that lets you pick colours and try them out on the computer screen visit
http://www.pbhs.com/ortho/braces/braces.html

It has really helped me

What are the different phase of having braces. The ortho told me that I am at Phase 3 what does that mean?

Thank you for your help

Caralyn

i notice changes a couple days after i got braces

Thanks butterfly i was always wondering that

anybody else have any ideas

My friend was told by the ortho to chew gum in the last month or so of her treatment! does anybody know why?

My back teeth don't meet too. so i still find it hard to eat. onlyy somethings like steak

hey i was wondering the same thing. and when i tried to play my flute after getting braces it was a little hard to get the sound but after a while it is just like without braces again!

they are for elsactics

I never have a problem with not being able to eat only the first couple days after i got them on.

and is it normal for a othro to not change your wire for over 3 months?

Hi. I never had a problem sleeping with headgear! I had to wear it for 4 months at night and always had good sleeps. just don't forget to wear it for a couple days because it is really sore the next time you put it on http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;0;101/st/20050504/e/Braces+On/k/aca1/even...