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Let me tell you the following. I currently have 5 ligatures in the old mouth and one of my ears in killing me. I don't think it is an abscess, but the pain in my ear, while not throbbing, is very uncomfortable. I have two cross-bite ligs, two criss-cross, and one to correct my crossbite in the front...

I do have sympathy as we are all in the same position. I didn't post to rub it in anyone's face. Please accept my apology. I have just been lucky so far and have heard about the Damon 3 issues from my own ortho as this is why he chose to go with the 2's. I hope it get's better for you as your treatm...

I had my first adjustment on Thursday. I was in and out in 35 minutes. She did have a tiny issue with one of the doors, but thankfully she didn't have to brace herself against me. I have Damon 2's and they have been great so far. I have continued with the salt rinses and probably brush more than I a...

Yikes!! That doesn't sound like fun at all. I am a month away from my 1st adjustment and I am already dreading the third one. I can't believe that mashed potatoes hurt. I hope you feel better. I always stay focused on the end result and 99% of the time it gets me through, but I am ONLY 4 weeks into ...

I was able to see a lot of my ortho's work prior to agreeing. He was highly recommended by everyone I talked to. That and the "portfolio" were good enough for me!!

My ortho gave me a number and told me it was for everything. By everything, he meant everything related to my braces. So wires, appointments, etc. I was told I have great insurance and I am starting to believe it. My insurance paid $2000 off my treatment so it turned out to be like 55-45, me. I can'...

It goes by so quick. I have been braced for almost a month now. My wife had told me that at some point, you will forget that you even have them on. While I disagree with that (you always know when you have food caught), it becomes easier to cope. Once I got into a routine, it has been really easy to...

LOL. Unfortuneately/Thankfully (however you want to look at it), I am not a tax accountant (I audit financial statements for SEC Registrants), but for the CPA Exam you have to know a little about a lot, so hence I have a good understanding of the tax code. It also doesn't hurt that my mother-in-law ...

By all means, if your itemized deductions are more than the standard deduction (mine always is due to home mortgage interest, charity, and student loan interest), then you definately want to take the higher of the two to reduce your taxable income, you just would not be able to add dental expenses d...

Finally, For this year, standard deduction will more than likely be your best bet. Medical expenses are deductible for the period actually paid, so your amount for this year is the $123 for December. If you would have charged it for some reason, the whole amount of $2954 would be applied toward the ...

Thanks for the information!! I have tried to find information online about grafting related to teeth and there really isn't a lot of information out there. More than likely, I will have mine done after the braces are off. His plan is to get the teeth aligned and then put the graft in and then as soo...

As a fellow newbie, welcome to the board. In the short time I have been on this board, I have learned alot and it helps to know people have the same issues I do. Look forward to seeing your progress!!

Thanks for all the information!! Things have been great the last two weeks going into week 4 with my braces. I look forward to posting my progress!!!

You're in luck, the US allows itemized deductions for medical and dental expenses over 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Here is an example. $5,000 For the brace -$1,000 from insurance =$4,000 Qualified Medical Expenses Paid - $1,000 (7.5% of AGI of $13,333) =$3,000 Deductible Medical Expenses (On...

Has anyone had to get a bone graft to replace missing bone or know anyone who has? I was in the Air Force and when I had my wisdom teeth taken out, the genius military dentist (imagine the one from Little Shop of Horrors) decided to remove another tooth and I now have a space there that will be fill...