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by Thomas
Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Braces installed today, 4-26-07
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Hi, skyhawk, I'm in Ogden and would definitely recommend Dr. Pobanz here in town. Very nice doc with great people working with him. It's definitely an experience different from any I've ever had, but it will be worth the trouble, no matter what I tell myself along the way. :lol: Surprisingly, I slep...
by Thomas
Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:35 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Braces installed today, 4-26-07
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Thanks for the ideas! The ortho gave me a huge supply kit including a couple of toothbrushes, one of those interproximal brushes for getting in behind the wire, a floss threader, and some other things. I also got a Waterpik powered flosser from them for $6. Probably going to get a Waterpik water jet...
by Thomas
Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Braces installed today, 4-26-07
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Thank you kindly for the response! The Ramen presented a bit of a challenge, and it could be felt in the wire, but nothing got stuck. I bought a bunch of it but there's no question that my roommates will kill that stuff for me. Thinking oatmeal may be a better choice, or steel cut oats, I love those...
by Thomas
Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cost
Replies: 70
Views: 12161

$4,600 for 24 months, including the retainers after the braces. Military dental coverage, thanks to my father, covered $1,200. Dad put $1,700 down and asked that the remaining 15 months of $114 statements also be sent to him. I am incredibly fortunate as the money is coming out of my college fund th...
by Thomas
Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Braces installed today, 4-26-07
Replies: 12
Views: 2746

Braces installed today, 4-26-07

Hello, everyone, Found this place today and it looks like a very nice, helpful group of people. My name is Thomas, as you can guess from my screen name. I'm 21 years old and a junior in college. Anyway, I started the braces journey today with Dr. John Pobanz. The consultation (a week ago!) was very ...