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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chomper
Posts: 9
Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:26 pm

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

#676 Post by chomper »

The ripe age of 28! Hoping I don't take them with me into my 30s.

tammyd2
Posts: 34
Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:13 pm

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

#677 Post by tammyd2 »

Power to you!!!
Power to me to! Haha, I'm 30 and have only just gotten mine now. I couldn't afford to do it before, I am so proud of myself, even though m really shy now and insecure, this feeling will pass.
Good for us man, I'm super excited for you and your journey as I know what it means for me.

LingualWearer
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:44 pm

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

#678 Post by LingualWearer »

I was 25, 28 now and hopefully the end is near

Loopyman76
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Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:25 pm

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#679 Post by Loopyman76 »

I'll be getting them soon - at the ripe old age of 38. I have a co-worker (a police officer) who just recently got them and he's 42. I think I'll feel like a BIG KID again (even though I already do). :-D

Azul
Posts: 35
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:35 pm

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

#680 Post by Azul »

I got them at 39! Just one month ago, and Im so happy about it!!

InDueCourse
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Joined: Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:10 pm

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

#681 Post by InDueCourse »

I got mine 8 weeks ago, shortly before I turned 31.

rocco11510
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Joined: Sat May 10, 2014 10:33 pm

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#682 Post by rocco11510 »

I still cannot understand for the life of me, why there is this unwritten rule in society that says braces are a "kid thing." WHY??!!!

They are basically a medical (dental) device that corrects a ton of different problems. Name me one other thing that corrects issues in the medical/dental profession that has a "kids only" rule. It makes no sense. Some people seem to be shocked and confused when they hear or see an adult with braces.

I think more people are used to seeing adults with braces these days though (now more than ever). I expected far more shock from others than I received. Most people were very cool about it and it was no big deal to them.

morgana529
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Joined: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:06 pm

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

#683 Post by morgana529 »

I got mine about 6 weeks ago at 38 years old!! I'm looking at 2+ years in braces and jaw surgery. Hopefully it will go by quickly!!

clockworkprince
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Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:03 pm

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

#684 Post by clockworkprince »

20 years old. Got mine November 2013!

kboykb
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Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:07 pm

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

#685 Post by kboykb »

All set to get mine at the beginning of next year, so the lovely age of 30 for me :)

ACS1975
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Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:11 pm

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

#686 Post by ACS1975 »

I'm 39 and I get them tomorrow.

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

#687 Post by Felina Grimm »

31 and I just got them this year after chickening out for years and years.

Top: Sept 9
Bottom: Oct 15

nickd503
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Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:42 am

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

#688 Post by nickd503 »

Got mine 4 days ago and I'm the ripe old age of 32..Woop woop!!

Usmc20wife05
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Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#689 Post by Usmc20wife05 »

I had brackets only on my upper four from ages 9 to 17 due to a parent not paying the orthodontist and refusing to take me in for removal. My second time in braces started at a few days before my 29th birthday. Hopefully I have just a month or two left in braces!

grin61
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Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:13 pm

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

#690 Post by grin61 »

I had my braces a few days before my 52nd Birthday !! Oct. 30th 2013. Will be having lower jaw surgery Spring 2015.

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