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Well I'm only 21 so i guess you cant add me to the list...

I did go to Manchester quite recently though and saw a lady on the train who must've been in her 40s in braces. So that's another one for the tally!

Grace

My ex had braces years ago and he still smiles like that!

I guess some tricks never grow old!

Hi, Does anyone know anything about herbst and twin block appliances? My younger sister has been told she will need one of them. I was just wondering if anyone knows which one is better/more comfortable?? From reading some other posts, it is clear that a removable appliance is preferred, but she is ...

Hi,

Just thought I'd keep you all updated. I got my spacers in a couple of days ago, man are these things annoying?! I get my braces on the 2nd November, I'm very nervous about it all but I know (and hope!) it will all be for the best.

Will keep you posted,

Grace

Hi guys, Thanks for your comments. It's nice to hear eveyone was so supportive towards you, Lee. I get my braces on 2nd november, I've already had 2 teeth pulled to make space on my bottom row, the thought of which scared me almost as much as getting the actual braces! I'm getting metal on both. Dee...

Hi Dodger
I was moving to Birmingham anyway as I was going away to university. I hadnt really discussed it with my previous dentist in leeds.

Hi Lee,

It's nice to hear someone who is in a similar situation as me! How is everything going with the braces and what was everyones reaction to you getting them? I know I'm going to be so self concious about it all when I get them...

Hi Dee,

I'm from Leeds but now live in Birmingham where I'm having my treatment.

Hi fellow brits!

I'm getting my braces soon, and I dont really know anyone either starting treatment as an adult (although I am only 20 this is "old!" for orthodontic treatment!)

Where in the UK are you guys from?

I'm getting braces in about a month. I'm a VERY nervous dental patient which is why I hadn't got round to getting them in the past (I'm 20 now) My orthodontic experience started when I was just starting university and went to a new dentist. I told him I was unhappy about my crooked bottom teeth and ...