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by John427
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: 5 Days with Braces
Replies: 4
Views: 987

Re: 5 Days with Braces

Hello to all, my braces went on July 11th as well. Overall I have had a pretty good experience so far compared to 20 yrs ago when I had them the first time. No real discomfort just a little pressure. I guess that typical of the Damon braces that I have on I have no colored ligature ties like the old...
by John427
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: 5 Days with Braces
Replies: 4
Views: 987

Re: 5 Days with Braces

Hello to all, my braces went on July 11th as well. Overall I have had a pretty good experience so far compared to 20 yrs ago when I had them the first time. No real discomfort just a little pressure. I guess that typical of the Damon braces that I have on I have no colored ligature ties like the old...
by John427
Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cost of Braces
Replies: 10
Views: 897

Re: Cost of Braces

I live in Texas DFW area and paid last week 6000.00 for 18-24 mos of treatment wearing Damon braces silver top and bottom with bite turbos on top canines. Hope this helps..
by John427
Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Damon braces questions
Replies: 3
Views: 598

Re: Damon braces questions

Hello to all the people wearing Damon braces I recently have had Damon braces (not clear) fitted for about a week now and really like the way they fit feel so far quite a bit different from traditional braces that I remember in the past. since I have had traditional braces in my late 20s now 52 I wa...
by John427
Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Can I ignore this when having braces? PLEASE HELP!!
Replies: 14
Views: 874

Re: Can I ignore this when having braces? PLEASE HELP!!

Hello, i am in braces for a second time. I have bite turbos that make it so my teeth will not close when biting down so I do not break off my brackets. Orthodontist saw this right away and put them on. So now eating is a challenge since my teeth do not close together.. my bite turbos are on the top ...
by John427
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:31 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Bite turbos new braces
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Bite turbos new braces

Hello, I have just been in my Damon braces for a week now and adjusting to life with them. Just wondering if many of you out there have bite turbos, I have them on my top teeth to keep me from biting down on my braces. I find it difficult to eat since I cannot fully close my teeth together. Any help...
by John427
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
Replies: 1108
Views: 265939

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

Hello,I am wearing braces for the second time. first time in my 20s now i am in braces again at 52 I was in the orthodontist chair this past week and saw another lady my age there also so made me feel a bit better about my choice to do this all over again...
by John427
Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Braces at 59
Replies: 11
Views: 1757

Re: Braces at 59

Hello all, I too am in my 50s and just have had Damon braces put on 6 days ago. I have worn braces in my 20s but I think my old orthodontist did not do a good job. So here I am again in braces. I must say I like the braces I am wearing I have had no real discomfort yet.. I know just wait right? But ...