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I know how to put it in and on just which way is the right side up because weh I look at some pictures or videos they say have the brake ( the small wire and then the dips) pointing up problem is when I do that the headgear is pointing downard and does not seem right to me when I have the brakes poi...

Congrats!!! It will be worth it in the end! I get mine in 5 days only 19 though

Going for round 1 at 19 years old, spacers in today braces in wednesday next week!!!

In exactly 2 weeks I will get my braces :D next week I get my spacers! I am super excited but I would like some suggestions as I will be new to this and it is obviously a big commitment!!! I have a 6mm overbite and 4mm overjet 2mm crowding in bottom and 5 -6mm in upper arch In other words that means...

[quote="djspeece"] Let your general dentist do the general stuff, but in no way let him deal with your braces. Orthodontics is too complicated for someone who does it on a part-time basis and without the proper training and experience. You'll read plenty of horror stories here about issues...

A few months back I made a post about about a quote I was given ( frustrated to say the least :P) well I actually got all that work done and man it was a lot of work. 18 filling and 2 tooth removals. I only had 2 root canals out of the 18 fillings I needed. I ended up paying 5300$ out of pocket ( yi...

[quote="Tyrantblade"]Unless you have been seriously neglecting your oral hygiene you shouldn't need so much work, definitely seek the opinion of at least 1 more dentist. Some dentists recommend unnecessary work so they get more money.[/quote] I have only been to the dentist a few times in ...

[quote="bbsadmin"]Nobody here can answer your question. You need to ask your dentist and orthodontist why you need so many root canals and acid etchings. Generally this sort of thing isn't required before braces unless you have serious issues with your teeth.[/quote]


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Phase 1 Dec 14, 2016 23114 - (11MIVL) - Four Surface-Acid Etched Anteriors $228.00 Dec 14, 2016 33111 - (11) - Permanent One canal-Root Canal $431.00 Dec 14, 2016 23311 - (14O) - One Surface-Acid Etched Bicuspids $139.00 Dec 14, 2016 23312 - (15OD) - Two Surface-Acid Etched Bicuspids $193.00 Dec 14,...

Thanks everyone so far this has been very helpful :) also some more good news my parents are going to chip in some money. I am looking towards december but this is 100% happening :)

My dental back story ---> Hello my name is Dayymo (not actually :P) I am 18 years old and I have absolute terrible teeth. This all started from a young age at around 8 years old I chipped one of my teeth on a fence. Around 2 years later when I was 10 I was at a pool (one with waves) and I tried to c...