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- Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:05 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Extraction and bone piece?
- Replies: 3
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When I had my wisdom teeth removed, there was this pea sized piece of bone wedged in my gums. I felt it right away. The next day with gauze in hand I pulled it out. It hurt like crazy but minutes later my jaw felt so much better that it was out. And the bleeding stopped. The piece of bone was making...
- Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:38 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Finally Braced!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1011
Wow, Damon 3s huh? Sounds interesting. I will definitely ask him about them when I go to my appt in 2 weeks. What are they exactly? I was reading a couplke places but couldn't find a good answer. Looks like they are brackets? What exactly do they do? Thanks for the help. And thanks for the welcome. ...
- Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:26 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: 1 Year Braces Anniversary! With Progress Pics!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6163
Wow, those pics are truly inspirational. Very awesome. I would love to hear more information about that arch control piece. Your teeth are sorda similar to mine, so maybe I could be a possible candidate. My ortho is pretty set on having my jaw broken though, I just don't want to do it. Great smile t...
- Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:51 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How much have your teeth cost you?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5526
So far I have spent $1600 on my dental work. Fillings, extractions, cleanings, etc.. My braces are $3800, the expander is $600, and I expect to pay an additional $600 in the next couple years on products. Altogether I'm gonna spend about $6600 on my teeth! And I'm telling you they better look great,...
- Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:46 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Whitening Teeth???
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2412
I whitened my teeth with the crest white strips from the recommendation of my dentist. She said that it would make the braces look shiny, lol. I really like the outcome. My teeth are really white, and my braces look great on them. Also my teeth aren't sensitive at all. But I definitely agree with th...
- Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:43 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Finally Braced!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1011
Finally Braced!
Hi all. First of all let me introduce myself. My name is Kevin, I'm 22 live in Los Angeles, and I just got my braces put on. I'm very excited because I have been waiting for so long. It's been an expensive trip but I'm glad I am finally to this point. It's hard to pay for braces when you're my age, ...