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I'm in my 20s now and I really would like to have braces but I'm worried about this: Anybody like me, had receded gums on the front bottoms and incisors and still decided to go ahead with the braces? How is it for you now? I heard incisors are more prone to gum recession. I had it due to neglect of ...

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Hey, I know what u r going through! I'm not braced yet myself... I've been wanting to and have consulted 2 orthos, writing down negatives n positives of getting braces, reading this forum for over n over again, looking at my teeth in the mirror all the time n getting peranoid of teeth and gum proble...

Thanx to all who have replied me :) Yes I will seek another consultation... But I'm only 24, chances of getting periodontitis is not really very high, is it? I have not been a very good brusher when I was a kid so I had some receding gums which sadly will not grow back. BUT does that mean I have per...

Hi all! I had an appointment with an ortho n asked her whether I need extractions n whether my teeth r healthy for braces... I voiced these concerns as I need to know them before I start a treatment... She grew angry and told me off instead! Sad... Was hoping some of the kind people here who have si...

Hi, I'm scheduled to put my braces on this week. My otho assured me that my teeth are ok for braces. But I stil have a query regarding my fillings. My molars have quite large fillings and I'm afraid of complications! Does anyone have fillings, is going through braces and are ok? This morning, I also...

Mmm. Mine bleed sometimes too. Usually for only one tooth and usually after 2 days of slacking from my nitely flossing :oops: Maybe you should ask your dentist whether u r flossing the correct way? Maybe u r too harsh on ur gums? He or she can help u on a better way to floss, and recommend intervent...

Hi! I read through all ur advice... in fact I've been reading through the various threads many times! I called the clinic but did not get to talk to the Damon otho. Her assistant talked to me. She did ask the otho regarding my case before calling me to explain. She told me mine was a case which migh...

Hi, I called up the clinic and was disappointed to know they only open from Tuesday to Thursday and Saturdays... Thnx for all the useful advice! U guys are great :D The thread is really useful. I had a good bite, class I malocclusion, so according to the Doc's suggestions in the thread, I guess my c...

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Thanx for the advice, jcdamon3! I'll ask the otho chances of extraction. Since I'm 23 and my jaw space are more or less decided, I guess extractions might be very possible. i just hope it could be reduced to 2 upper extractions instead of 4 upper and lower... I don't know exactly how much the extrac...

HI! I was just wondering. How long would it take for me to see effects the of braces on my upper two front teeth? They are jutting out and I was wondering how long after putting on braces, would I see them moving "backwards".

Hi! This is an awesome forum and I'm happy someone set up one like this for adults who wear braces or are considering doing so. I have a problem like this and I hope to get some opinions... I'm 23 and I feel like putting on braces to correct my 2 upper front teeth which are jutting out and overlaps ...