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by alicia
Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Seeking DC-area ortho -- any recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1477

Hello Wren,

I live in Hyattsville too. My ortho is in Laurel which is about 15-20 mins away from Hyattsville. He is great. His name is Dr. Singleton. Let me know if you want his info.
by alicia
Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Top braces off
Replies: 8
Views: 3117

Your teeth looks great. :D
by alicia
Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:42 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Mouth Wash
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Mouth Wash

What is a good mouth wash to use?
by alicia
Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:01 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Anyone getting headaches?
Replies: 13
Views: 2745

I get headaches too. I thought I was the only one. I have been in treatment for almost a year now and my headaches just started in January after I went to the ortho for a check up. I asked the ortho about it and he told me that that wasn't common.
by alicia
Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:48 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How much are you paying
Replies: 53
Views: 6677

I pay $2675 because of my insurance. :P
by alicia
Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:56 am
Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
Topic: Tongue Thrusting
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

Tongue Thrusting

Hello Doctors. I have a tongue thrusting problem. I wanted to know what I can do to stop this problem. Thank you :P
by alicia
Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Metal over ceramic uppers?
Replies: 13
Views: 2233

I chose metal for some of the same reasons too. They are making the metal ones a lot smaller now. If I had gone with the ceramic ones, I probably would not have been able to close my mouth. I did a lot of research between the pros and cons of each. I saw that sometimes people with ceramic braces hav...
by alicia
Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:46 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: How old will you be on the day your braces come off?
Replies: 289
Views: 43254

I'll be 24. I have 1 year and 4 months left. I can't wait. :lol:
by alicia
Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:10 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Did I get rooked?!
Replies: 9
Views: 4576

I first heard about invisalign 5 years ago when I was 18. At that time I wanted braces but didn't want to go through with the traditional braces. I am also from Maryland and had a consultation with Dr. Lavine. He also has an office in Washington, D.C. I thought he was a good doctor but opted out of ...
by alicia
Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:47 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: No Pain After Adjustments
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

I am 23 years old and have had my braces for abou 7 1/2 months. I have not experienced no pain what so ever. I have been able to eat anything I want since my braces were first put on. Everytime I go to get my adjustments, my ortho comments on how I will feel pain afterwards, but I never do. I guess ...
by alicia
Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:19 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: powerchain pain?
Replies: 37
Views: 75484

Well I haven't experienced the same problems as you. My powerchains do not hurt at all. The only time they did hurt was right after my ortho put then on. But shortly after that I didn't feel anything.