Finally taking the plunge at 34

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#1 Post by **Gypsyphd** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:51 am

I had braces at a teenager, but never wore my retainers, so here I am at 34 and getting braced tomorrow morning. I have tossed the idea back and forth over the past few years and went for loads of consultation, only to chicken out. The dentist estimates that I will be in them for 8-10 months. I have decided on clear uppers and metal lowers. I called today to confirm and they said I will be getting a traditional wire tomorrow, and a sure smile wire on in 7 to 8 weeks. I am so grateful for finding this site. :)

#2 Post by **Bakey** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:03 am

Hello, I'm 41 & finally decided to do something about my teeth earlier this year. Like you I've got metal on lower & clear upper and it's estimated I'll need them for 15 months. I've had the metal braces for 4 weeks & had the clear gittedvon fitted on Monday. I'm sure you'll find this forum as helpful as I do.

#3 Post by **mysticgirl916** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:15 pm

I'm 34 and I've had my braces for about two and a half months. So you're not alone

#4 Post by **WiredOldLady** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:32 pm

I'm 49

I've been in braces for about a month now. Never had them as a kid. I have clears on top and metals on the bottom. My expected sentence is 16 months...we'll see. I go for my first adjustment next Wednesday.

#5 Post by **Gypsyphd** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:28 am

It's great to know that I am not alone. I had them put on this morning and the overall experience at the office was positive. I go back on December 10th for for my wire change. :-)

#6 Post by **JeniK** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:43 pm

56 yrs young..and braced for 9 weeks

#7 Post by **MrsCharisma** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:16 pm

I'm 34 too! Been braced (2nd time) since January.

#8 Post by **Gypsyphd** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:17 pm

I went in to see my ortho this morning as I had a wire poking into my back cheek. It was such a relief to have it clipped! How often do you see your ortho? Mine wants to see me back in 8 weeks. Is that pretty typical?

#9 Post by **Norrie** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:32 pm

Hi there, and congrats! I've just had braces for two weeks and one day (but who's counting?), and I go back six weeks after my first visit. I have Incognito, but wish that I had done exactly what you did. Sigh.

#10 Post by **SunshineRay** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:11 am

Gypsyphd wrote:I went in to see my ortho this morning as I had a wire poking into my back cheek. It was such a relief to have it clipped! How often do you see your ortho? Mine wants to see me back in 8 weeks. Is that pretty typical?

My adjustments are every 4 weeks.

#11 Post by **MrsCharisma** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:21 am

I've gone every 4 weeks since I got braced.

#12 Post by **Bakey** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:58 am

[quote="Gypsyphd"]I went in to see my ortho this morning as I had a wire poking into my back cheek. It was such a relief to have it clipped! How often do you see your ortho? Mine wants to see me back in 8 weeks. Is that pretty typical?[/quote]

I'm having my first adjustment after 5 weeks but she told me it would be longer for the next one, think it depends on your progress and what needs to be done.

#13 Post by **Gypsyphd** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:59 am

Thanks! It seems like it's pretty individual and based on our own needs as far as treatment. I am having a special wire put in in early December (Sure Smile) and I think it takes about 8 week to come in. Today is my one week anniversary in braces! I made myself pancakes this morning to celebrate.

#14 Post by **Lorianne** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:08 pm

Gypsyphd wrote:Thanks! It seems like it's pretty individual and based on our own needs as far as treatment. I am having a special wire put in in early December (Sure Smile) and I think it takes about 8 week to come in. Today is my one week anniversary in braces! I made myself pancakes this morning to celebrate.

hey, happy 1 week braceaversary! and hope you enjoyed the yummy pancakes!!! The other day, after my visit to the dentist, I was feeling like treating myself to lunch and I stopped for some goodies. Well, I bought a delicious looking chicken salad w/ grapes and a small choclate eclair (now you know why I am not losing any weight!). Anyway, I got home with them and proceeded to eat the chicken salad, only to quickly discover it had extremely hard, chopped up pecans in it that I didn't know about til I tried to bite down on em! Felt like rocks! man, talk about a disappointment! I had to pick, pick, pick thru the whole thing. What a pain after I had my taste buds all wrapped around it! haha! Luckily the eclair soothed me!

#15 Post by **SkizzyD** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:18 am

Congratulations on taking the plunge. I'm 32 and have had braces for 5 days now! Definitely a lot to get used to.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

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