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Yes, I believe some Pinoys in the US go to the Philippines to get braces then just continue the treatment in the US since its so much cheaper here to get braces.

Thanks KK! Actually, it felt like being hit by a baseball & not a baseball bat..that would be too painful. hehe Yep, will try to put up with the cleats first as they may be needed later on in the treatment..thanks for the support!

Good luck Melody! Also did not need spacers & that was a relief. My advice is to start the warm water with salt rinse even without your braces on to prepare your gums & cheeks..hope everything goes well on your braces journey.

Hi everyone, just would like to share my experience..got ceramic upper & lower braces 2 days ago. I got braces to pull back my protruding upper & lower teeth. Got a good deal on my braces, about $1,000 for upper & lower ceramics here in the Philippines..the metal ones cost about $700 so ...

Thanks KK for making us newbies feel very welcome. Also thanks for all the helpful & useful advice that you give to all members..keep up the good work!

Thanks KK for making us newbies feel very welcome. Also thanks for all the helpful & useful advice that you give to all members..keep up the good work!

Hi, newbie here. I'm 34 & will get braces this week for protruding upper & lower teeth & I opted for upper & lower ceramics. My ortho didn't mention anything about extractions & said he would just do some teeth shaving or IPR to make some room for teeth movement..maybe extraction...