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by SoCalBoi83
Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Extraction and bone piece?
Replies: 3
Views: 1011

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...
by SoCalBoi83
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. ...
by SoCalBoi83
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...
by SoCalBoi83
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,...
by SoCalBoi83
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...
by SoCalBoi83
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, ...