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Actually my Ortho does not give me the chance to chose - he's only using those clear ligs.....and that's why I am really paranoid about coffee & red wine now (have read your experiences with these clear ones already)
Anyways, I am getting wire ligatures soon anyway
Upper and lower ceramics
9 months to go......less if I am REALLY lucky
Im so anxious to get braces. I been waiting for 2 years.
Our ortho is the only one in town so its hard to get appointments. You need to book 3 months in advance. But I finally got all 3 appointments close together.
eoberhauser, are those "pearl" ligs in the last picture you posted on page 11? How does that color (whichever it is) resist staining? I like it and would love to get it at my next adjustment. Thanks!
Uppers placed 2/8/06--Inspire ICE ceramics
Lower (stainless) placed 2/23/06
Treatment time: 17 months (estimated was 12-18 months)
Debonded: July 11th, 2007
Next appointment: June 2008 for retainer & nightguard check