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by iamnewto
Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Ceramic Braces Cost
Replies: 15
Views: 3247

As to the treatment time consideration, it shouldn't really make any difference, if we are comparing like to like. So if the metal brackets in question are traditionally tied, and so too are the ceramics, then the treatment time should be expected to be the same. Now if one of the bracket types is ...
by iamnewto
Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:09 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Ceramic Braces Cost
Replies: 15
Views: 3247

I talked with my Ortho about this subject before i stared with my treatment last year. He was totally confused about the extra cost for ceramics i have red about here on this board. He told me there must be more included in that high extra charges. He told me i coud choose what ever i want clear or ...
by iamnewto
Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Need a cup of Coffee!
Replies: 15
Views: 2022

I have got also ceramics and i have at least 6 cups of coffe and a box cigarettes a day and once a week a glass of red wine. I had never ever any stains on the brackets. And with a minute of extra brushing even my 3 months old silver rubber ligs aren't looking too bad. Just try it, it's not a big de...
by iamnewto
Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: SEPARATORS
Replies: 7
Views: 1419

I had mine in from last Monday to this Monday - was not too bad, worst i think was day 2-4 then the pain started to disapear more and more. I had also pain while hard physical work - e.g. walk up a very steep 200m hill - in case you are planing to do some winter sports. For me the worst was starting...
by iamnewto
Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Early release
Replies: 3
Views: 726

hey there I guess thats the most exciting news you could recive! I could not imagine my OE in NZ in braces... not that i have even expiriences with braces at home till 19. Nov - but since i thinking about the impact on "my life as usal" - i would have no good idea how to manage appointment...
by iamnewto
Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:10 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Cold sore- suggestions?
Replies: 12
Views: 2082

Has anyone noticed getting more cold sores after beeing braced? I had as a chlidren regulary cold sores - but since allmost 10 years i have them just once every 1-2 year. I am just wondering because in 2 weeks i have to deal with. btw. i tryed allmost everything but nothing helped to heal faster - s...
by iamnewto
Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:42 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: how important is flossing?
Replies: 2
Views: 679

Hey KK Another question ... why does it take you so long to brush you teeth ... especially while they're naked? I still have all 4 of my whisdonteeth - 2 half impacted and the upper reay far behind and some other shady, hard to reach spots on my lower und upper arch - takes some extra time to preven...
by iamnewto
Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:25 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: how important is flossing?
Replies: 2
Views: 679

how important is flossing?

Hey there! As my name tells i am absolutly newbee to braces. After a long way to my decision i will have my B-Day on 19. Noveber. In the last 2 months i red quite a lot about braces to made my decision. btw. this board is the most usefu source of informations i have found. But there is still on ques...