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by metalgear
Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Upper incisor size difference
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Upper incisor size difference

Hi Guys, One of my upper incisors is smaller in width than the other one. I can't tell for sure if the size difference will be noticable because it's tucked away so far back in my mouth due to crowding. My ortho did not mention it in my treatment plan and on my next appointment I plan on bringing it...
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: When did you notice change?
Replies: 26
Views: 11117

Re: When did you notice change?

Almost 3 weeks in and nothing that my eyes can see, pretty much what I was expecting
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Links to Braces Blogs and Diaries
Topic: Dating with braces- should you tell your date beforehand?
Replies: 8
Views: 22075

Re: Dating with braces- should you tell your date beforehand?

No. Why? Its only temporary and your doing it to improve yourself. As a guy it never bothered if the girl had braces, never gave it a second thought.
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: After three weeks
Replies: 11
Views: 1348

Re: After three weeks

I'm getting the same thing. I think its cause they are making space for an incisor. I figure in the end it will all work out...right!
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: What did your ortho "give" you?
Replies: 242
Views: 176621

Re: What did your ortho "give" you?

Floss threader
Interdental brush
Sulcabrush
Wax
compact soft toothbrush
floss
dental mirror
fluoride mouthwash
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Why do people think Orthodontists are too expensive?
Replies: 7
Views: 1172

Re: Why do people think Orthodontists are too expensive?

Also have to factor in the cost of equipment.
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: what's the cost of your braces?
Replies: 575
Views: 157806

Re: what's the cost of your braces?

Vancouver, Canada
$6300 Includes cost of post treatment retainers - insurance will cover $2000 of that.
Damon Ceramic top / metal bottom
20-24months treatment time
by metalgear
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
Replies: 1108
Views: 318008

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

41. 2 year sentence.
by metalgear
Fri Sep 16, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: New to braces
Replies: 1
Views: 675

New to braces

Hi. Just got braced a week ago. I'm a 41 year old guy. Went with Damon clear on top and metal on bottom. So far only real complaint is speech problems caused by bonded bite plates on my upper front teeth. They are quite deep and my tongue keeps hitting them when I talk. My speech has gotten a little...