Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

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At What Age Did You Start Your Current Orthodontic Treatment?

18 to 21
310
15%
22 to 29
738
36%
30 to 39
601
29%
40 to 49
274
13%
50 to 59
120
6%
60 plus
29
1%
 
Total votes: 2072

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2ndtime
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:13 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1096 Post by 2ndtime »

46, my first time I was 20.

pressureworld
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Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:29 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1097 Post by pressureworld »

I'm 50 this is my 3rd day with braces and bite turbos, and I never dreamed it would be so tough.

someguy98
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:09 am

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1098 Post by someguy98 »

I got my braces this year in February at the age of 24 and I probably have to wear them for a year.

Humdan
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Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2022 5:38 am

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1099 Post by Humdan »

Still waiting

hkusptac
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Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:33 am

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#1100 Post by hkusptac »

I got mine at age 35

Wire
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Joined: Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:22 pm

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#1101 Post by Wire »

At 42, for the first time. I never had lateral incisors, so my smile was gappy. I am 6 months into the treatment. My front teeth are together without a great big gap for the first time in my life! But... next to them are massive gaps where I will have implants ( hopefully) to replace my missing teeth. Predicted time- 2 years in metal braces top and bottom with elastics ( those are so annoying and ugly looking!), then bone graf, then implants. Its hard at 42, I wish I was brave enough sooner! But then again, I'm grateful that I can have them now.

Ciao78
Posts: 23
Joined: Wed Apr 28, 2021 2:53 am

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1102 Post by Ciao78 »

43

Wire
Posts: 9
Joined: Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:22 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1103 Post by Wire »

Got mine at 42, first time after being scared my whole life before. Full metal mouth top and bottom. Currently 6 month in.

BerryBluez
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:13 am

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1104 Post by BerryBluez »

Hi all!

I’m in my early forties and getting braces next week. I’m looking forward to getting the gaps in my teeth closed. Are there any must have supplies I should get before I go to the ortho? I got the basics (electric toothbrush, Orthdots, inter dental brushes, etc).

bigopenbite
Posts: 21
Joined: Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:40 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1105 Post by bigopenbite »

Usually orthos give you a sample pack of various cleaning supplies when the braces go on. Try them out of see what you like. In addition to that some people like a water pick an electric toothbrush. I got my braces at 37.

Dunnyet
Posts: 51
Joined: Fri May 06, 2022 7:09 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1106 Post by Dunnyet »

Hi everybody, I got my braces, metal upper and lower, red/yellow/green ligatures and a bite plate, one day before my 63rd birthday! Braces for my birthday- woo-hoo!
Cheers!

jaynic1982
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2023 1:35 pm

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1107 Post by jaynic1982 »

I got them when I was 14 looking again at 41

retainerjoe
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Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1108 Post by retainerjoe »

At the age of 50 due to Tmj. Was a long drawn out trip. Look for my old post as headgearjoe also
http://community.webshots.com/user/head ... =community this link also has my video of me getting my braces

js6js6
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Joined: Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:59 am

Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#1109 Post by js6js6 »

Had mine from age 12-15. Of course…we didn’t realize at the time, but I had some growing left to do, so considering another round at 32!

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