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Yes! That's it. IPR. Thanks Kiwi - you're the best. I'd say about 90 percent of my irritating black triangle is gone. It drove me nuts but hopefully it will be gone soon. My ortho says she just needs to do some "touching up" and it should take care of it. I'll check out your link now.

Hey guys - I know there is a name for "tooth shaving" but I forget what it is. Does anyone know? I'd love to look a pics of some results. I had it done to my 2 upper fronts 3 weeks ago and it' really coming out great!! I LOVE this forum by the way. 46 years old - braced 11/06 - ceramic upp...

I know how you feel!! My ortho said 18 months ( I think they all lie). I got braced 11/13/06 and I suppose I'll expect another year - so if they are off early I'll be that much happier! I'm 46 now and should have done this years ago!!!

Hi and welcome! I am 45 (female) and was braced on 11/13/06! BELIEVE me I has serious second thoughts but it's the best decision I've ever made. I had a little fun with my parents telling them that they owe me $5,000 since it's "their" fault my teeth are so crooked and they let it go. Ha. ...

Wow-isn't it amazing how we all have to really think about what we are about to eat? Like yesterday I grabbed the Cheezit box knowing I'd have to brush and flush like crazy! [/i]

Wow, I'll be 47!!

Wow, my teeth looked alot like yours. I just had my second adjustment and am just beginning to really notice a change. My top 2 teeth are still overlapped but not as much. Keep us posted. Change really will come - I guess we just have to be patient!!

Hi all! Haven't posted since November but really haven't had any real problems and this one probably isn't either BUT... When I clench (and I seem to do this alot) one upper tooth actually moves !!! I'm going to my 2nd adjustment tomorrow but I thought I'd run it by all my Metal Mouth friends first....

Finally did it! Clarity both up and lower and boy do they feel strange! It took about 2 hours to complete everything. I have very tight teeth due to crowding so the spacers didn't want to come out. That was pretty icky. I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought. Now comes the part of eating and having e...

Feeling better already - guess I'd better buy more table salt! Getting "allure" on top and bottoms. I'll keep watching this post!

Ok, I'm 45 years old and getting braced tomorrow. A little nervous but this site has helped alot! Question is: This is the first I've heard about salt water rinses. Is it just regular table salt and water? How much of each and how many times per day? Is it to late to start? Thanks tons!