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by Victory
Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: invisalign rarely works
Replies: 3
Views: 2968

invisalign rarely works

What I mean is that most mouths are not a good candidate for invisalign. It seems to be more like an aggressive retainer than just braces... of for someone who wore braces and didn't get the exact results. As for me, my teeth dont "look" crooked, as I did wear braces for 2 years, but the b...
by Victory
Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:42 pm
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: clear, sapphire or ceramic, what is best?
Replies: 7
Views: 3400

sapphire inspire for me

I went to my appointment and was told that the whole thing will take 10-12 months only
my teeth aren't so bad, so the total is about $3900

These braces are so clear, just a tiny thin silver band... more clear than those ceramic ones.

Does anyone have this kind?
by Victory
Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: clear, sapphire or ceramic, what is best?
Replies: 7
Views: 3400

clear, sapphire or ceramic, what is best?

I have a slight overbite, but relatively traight teeth, as I wore braces for 2 years as a teenager... my bite isn't perfect, and I am scared I will be persuaded to go with metal. I CANNOT deal with any silver or metal on my smile at age 34, especially when I don't have a major problem. I do want a b...
by Victory
Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
Topic: Braces 1985-1987, now again in 2006!
Replies: 3
Views: 1452

Braces 1985-1987, now again in 2006!

My orthodontist was in a small town, about ready to retire when I got my braces as a teenager. I had teeth extracted and then the braces put on. I never felt like my bite or teeth were even 90% perfect. I did wear my retainer for 2 years, then stopped, so it is partly my fault. HOWEVER, my front tee...