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My ortho says I'll be in them for at least two years, so I'll be around 40 - 41 when they come off.

I have my b-day! July 25 is the day that this saga begins. Until then I'm eating as many apples, as much corn on the cob, and as many almonds as I can until I get sick of them. My appointment is at 9:00 am, so I won't be able to eat a final "favorite lunch" before the braces go on. I guess...

Hi Ken, thanks for the welcome! I stumbled across some of your progress photos and was really impressed with the progress your teeth have made so far. You must be thrilled!

Hi Joney,

Thanks for the welcome. I'm actually looking forward to the changes I'll undergo over the next few years. I don't know if that's weird, but I'm kind of excited about what's to come.

Wow - thanks for the great advice, KK - I'm going to print it out and put it in my journal for safe keeping!

Hi, I'm Skeskali, a 38 year old female in Vancouver, Canada. I've just finished my final ortho consultation and will have braces put on in the next few weeks. I have to correct an open bite, crossbite, and spacing between my lower front teeth. According to my dentist (who is also my orthodontist), I...