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Hello Everyone,

I was wondering about this. When they close extraction gaps (one upper bicuspid on both sides) with a power chain, what is really happening? Is it the front teeth that move backward, or the back teeth that move forward? Or a bit of both?

Thanks!

Well I think once your ortho decides to close the gap, it doesnt take that much time at all, but the thing is this is probably the last thing he will do. But really, I had extractions too and the whole thing is looking quite funky right now, but I think when people see you in braces, they don't expe...

You mean even the jaw surgery won't be covered? Is it because they judge it is not medically necessary?

I think perhaps the reason why not a lot of people have looked into this could be that most of us who get braces have health insurance through our work our through a member of our family's work. I think for a lot of people (including me) it would be unthinkable to spend thousands on braces without t...

I'm 26 and I was thought to be 17. I'm often asked what field I study in or what school I go to... heck I finished my 4-year university dregree 3 years ago!

I'm in the exact same situation as you, RMG! I got my lowers 3 days ago, and the pain is just starting to recede. It is way worse than for the uppers.

Well I'm 25 and I have just got braced earlier this week. I didnt grow up thinking I needed braces. My teeth have only become a concern in the past few years. How do I afford my braces? I have an insurance through my job, which can be combined with bf's insurance, so I only pay a fraction of the cost.

Thanks guys! I guess I'll used a straw...This is my first day in braces and I'm obsessed with keeping them clear!

Does anybody know? How about red wine?

thanks for the pic venusasaboy. I think silver on ceramic look good!

Thanks for the info Maryaten!

I'm getting braced in a few weeks and still havent decided what color to get. I would actually like to see what silver ligs look like on ceramic brackets. Does anybody have pics? And is it true that they dont stain?

Thanks!

could you post pictures?

Thanks!

Maybe your doc has a thing for you

First, load them on Photobucket or an quivalent. Then, edit them to an acceptable size. In photobucket, copy the URL of the pic you want to post and paste it here between Img tags.