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I am 36 and have wanted to straighten my teeth since I've been 15...it's finally going to happen on 1/20/06. I am so excited ......it's all I want to talk about!! When are they going to have the chat room working ??
Thank you all for posting your stories, pictures and words of wisdom. I've learned so much.
Good luck with getting started...it's a long process, but I have a feeling, it
ll all be worth it!
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
Welcome Welcome Welcome. I was excited too. It really is a rewarding experience and honestly you learn alot about yourself, patience, acceptance, and you learn to cope. It sounds corny but I always thought I had patience. Well I didn't have as much as I thought. Feel free to ask some questions and make yourself at home. We know how you are feeling.
I know how you feel StacyJo! My boyfriend is getting pretty sick of me asking what color ligs I should get, and if I should go with metal or Ceramic brackets...hehehe
Thats why it's great to come here and vent sometimes, ask questions, and get some good opinions!!