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Hi there I also from UK but I was able to oick my own ortho. I just did loads of research on the internet in my area and then went to a few consultations. The ortho I picked ha so many options I came back with so much info. Couldn't decide between various clear brackets, lingual braces or damon 3's....

I didn't realise this could be done! I hate the shape of my front two teeth they really kind of ridgey at the bottom. My ortho hasn't mentioned this to me do you think I could just ask her on my next visit? Oh and do you think it would cost extra? Oh I would be just so happy if I could get this done...

Hi there sorry if this is a silly question but I got my Damon braces on on the 24th September and my two laterals ( if they are the teeth either side of my front teeth) are behind all the rest of my teeth. From other posts I have read on this site it seems that most people with this problem have the...

I am just wondering this because I know that over brushing is really bad for you but then I also know I have to brush everytime I eat and I can't help needing the odd snack between meals because I get really hungry! and even if its just a banana or something I brush again! So I guess I was jsut wond...

I didn't know that you could chew gum either !! I have been really missing my minty fresh gum!! Has anyone any idea what gums in the UK are ok for having braces?? I am so excited now that I can go out and buy some!! x

Hi lilmissmup I living in Nottingham and I just got braced over a month ago! I was so so so scared too but I totally fine now that I have got used to them and I am just so excited to see results! I never smile properly in photos and I jsut won't be able to believe it the day I get them off and reall...

I really really reallythought it would never pass!! :oops: I found the pain so distracting and so unusual! I can't take IP even with food because my tummy is so sensitive so I take strong paracetamol! It will get better with a few days( mine took 2-3 to start feeling better) but chewing takes a litt...

Thanks kk!! Shows how wrong I was I just assumed that brushing in braces was always good!! Thanks so mush for the advice!! I will really try and not drink them at all but when I do I will just swish!!!
Thanks again!

Hi there! I just loved pop too all diet . Since I have been braced I don't drink half as much and make sure that I just drink water through the day but I sometimes give in and have some pop at night but I always try and brush my teeth afterwards because I am so afraid that it is really bad for me! I...

I'm with you la la! Crab Crab Crab! Had the most amazing king crab recently in Charleston SC it was just so melt in your mouth! Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to eat it since I got braced but I am sur I can still eat it as long as I don't try and crach the shell with my teeth!!

I just got Damon 3's 3.5 weeks ago and I find them really small! Loads of people haven't noticed and its good because the top half of them are tooth coloured! Don't worry you will be fine just meke sure you don't come home from the ortho's office without wax!! Good luck!!

I have had Damon 3's for 3.5 weeks now and I know it hasn't been long but no problems! My ortho said she has had no problems with them at all and so many people at work ect haven't even noticed i'm braced! I'm no expert though just reporting only a satisfied customer here!!

Hi there! I got braced 3 weeks ago and I not going to lie either the next week hurts! I just took as many pain killers as I could and kept thinking of the end result! After 3 weeks already I hardly notice them! :lol: I am getting so used to the brushing and a person I work with made my day today and...

Hi There! I have also had my braces on for 3 weeks upper and lower. I am really dying to see some movement as well! I am sure things are moving about I just can't wait to see some changes! I was trying to talk so that people wouldn't notice too but I gave up on that when people said it was much less...

Female, 25 , I'm from Ireland but currently living in England.
Upper and lower Damon 3's been on for 3 weeks now! First time braced!