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And I'm much more happy with them than I thought I'd be, not that I'd thought I'd be unhappy. So I'm glad I had the foresight to make an appointment at the hairdressers after my de-banding as it gave me a legitimate opportunity to look at myself in the mirror for 2 hours or more! :D The de-banding i...

Melfry, I had 4 extractions, 2 top and 2 bottom to correct a 9mm overjet. My lower jaw is also underformed but much worse than yours judging by your pics. My profile has changed but only ever so slightly and definately for the better. My upper jaw hasn't moved back and I don't think they can do that...

I've just stopped breastfeeding my son, who's 8 months, and he 5 teeth are very crooked!!! Based on this I'm not a beliver that breastfeeding will lead to straight teeth!!! Though I'm sure his will straighten out once all his teeth come through. I was bottle-fed and sucked my index finger, (not thum...

It won't matter a jot. When I interview people I'm interested in whether they can do the job not whether they have braces, pink hair, bad teeth, big nose, etc. Though I may draw the line at BO:) I've never experienced professional prejudice because of my braces whether that be in interviews or givin...

Thanks very much for the comments. It's strange, everyone I know has commented on how great my teeth look but now I have a date for de-bonding I'm noticing lots of little things that aren't quite perfect. It's ironic that 2 years, 2 months and 5 days ago when I got the braces put I wouldn't have car...

I went for my lastest adjustment yesterday and although hoped I would get a de-bonding date didn't really think that I would, but I did!!! I just couldn't believe it. I'm so thrilled. I can't believe I'll be brace free in less than 3 weeks. He he he.

Lucy,

How frustrating!! According to Guy's terms and conditions I would have qualified for treatment on the NHS and Guy's is far closer to my home than my ortho is, in fact I have change at london Bridge station to get to my orthos!!! Nevermind.

Tania

I know how you feel ebones1. When I had my braces put on over two years ago I was single and going through a divorce. I was convinced I'd be single at least until the braces were off. But no! I had loads of male attention which was lovely and which built on my self-esteem which is helpful after a di...

I'm 34, live in London and have had braces for over a year. At least 3 people I used to work with have had braces. And I've seen loads of people out and about wearing braces. Though mainly women, far fewer men:)

My ortho isn't in central london but is only 50mins away in Tunbridge Wells. The practice is called Total Orthodontics. They are private and are very good. I actually live in SE London and weren't happy with the local orthos in the area and couldn't afford the ridiculous central London prices. Train...

Hi, I'm another UK braced person. I'm 34 and I've been wearing braces for 2 years, 1 month and 4 days now and didn't get any specific reactions when I first had them fitted. I told my immediate colleagues and close friends and everyone was very positive. I regularly have meetings with government Min...