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by momof3
Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 3 of us in braces, is this a record?
Replies: 3
Views: 1046

Nope.... Three here soon to be four. Your grocery shopping wont change much. Maybe just after adjustments and when they are first braced.
by momof3
Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: relocating to different state while braced
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

double post
by momof3
Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: relocating to different state while braced
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

If it is possible I would get copies of your records and take them with you. Set up consult appointments when you get to your knew area. Your orthodontist you have now more than likely is only going to look in a book they have that list orthodontist all over the country. I moved in the last year. It...
by momof3
Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: electric vs standard toothbrush
Replies: 17
Views: 7988

I just purchased a cheap Oral B electric toothbrush. I paid $13 for it. I love it! I don’t have braces on my bottom teeth yet and they are crowded. This toothbrush makes my teeth feel super clean!
by momof3
Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Tooth with large silver filling hurts
Replies: 11
Views: 2931

You should have it checked out... The longer you wait the more of a chance you have of damaging the tooth. You may have a crack in the tooth.
by momof3
Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Allergic reaction to latex elastics or metal wire?
Replies: 8
Views: 17814

I am also allergic to latex. I get itchy and have a rash when I am exposed. Both orthodontists I have been to are latex free offices. I currently have gold braces on top. I am little worried about when I get my bottom braces. My new orthodontist doesn't offer gold braces. I know I have reactions to ...
by momof3
Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Getting carded more?
Replies: 9
Views: 1530

I haven't been carded. At work though some people thought I was my husbands daughter... LOL. Some youger guys tried to guess my age. They thought I was in my early 20's. I don't think it had to do with my braces though. I do look young for my age. I am 35 my husband is 38. He looks his age.
by momof3
Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Braces & Coffee
Replies: 17
Views: 3726

I have gold ligs and haven't had any problem with staining from coffee.
by momof3
Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: what was your orthodontic cost
Replies: 23
Views: 3271

$20000 for braces. Plus we need 5 teeth implants and three teeth that need restorative work. Maybe a little more for two. They haven't had their consult yet with our new orthodontist in Michigan. I know their case is more complicated. Plus we have already spent approximately $3000 at our other ortho...
by momof3
Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: What kind of lip balm do you use?
Replies: 142
Views: 109380

Blistex spf 30 Im big on sunscreen.... Don't forget your lips... LOL
Plus it helps in my line of work. I work around welding machines and get sun burnt from them.
by momof3
Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cost
Replies: 70
Views: 12173

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by momof3
Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cost
Replies: 70
Views: 12173

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by momof3
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 5512

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by momof3
Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 17
Views: 5512

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by momof3
Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
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Replies: 17
Views: 5512

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