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Braces at 43
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:01 am
by gramma2xander
Hi I am 43 and just got my braces on Oct 25,2011.I think I am actually excited as Ive always hated my teeth and hated to smile as they are very crooked.Ive been learning a lot by reading everyones post and am glad this is available. Cant wait to see what my 4 year old grandson has to say!
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:59 am
by belistic10
hi & welcome! congrats for getting braces
i just got mine monday!!
and i have a 3.5yr old who loves my shiny teeth so i am sure your grandson will just be fascinated
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:58 pm
by denSMSgt
Cool, welcome aboard! 40 here and got mine 11 Oct. My six and eight year old didn't even notice right away, surprisingly. Either they're not observant or too accustomed to seeing mom and older brother rockin' their own tin-grins too.
Smile, and enjoy!
d
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:01 pm
by Maeraj
Congrats!!!
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:10 pm
by gramma2xander
Well today I got my lower braces.And what my ortho calls "speed bumps". So now I have no idea what to eat, as now none of my teeth touch:(
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:25 pm
by gramma2xander
Well I had my first cleaning today,all went well,no cavities.They even flossed my teeth which I didnt think they would do considering its time consuming.
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:57 am
by smilehope
Good to hear it's going well - keep us posted!
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:48 am
by gramma2xander
Yay its been 8 months already, 1/3 of the way done and loving my teeth so far!
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:32 pm
by gramma2xander
Found out at my adjustment today that I will be getting a carriere distalizer appliance.I found a video online dosent look to bad.Anybody else have one?
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:18 pm
by gramma2xander
So I found out at my adjustment on Monday that my original estimate of two years has been changed to three. All because of the appliance I will be getting in the next couple months.Disappointed but what can you do?
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:07 pm
by TMJJill
That is disappointing. I learned a while back to stop asking about treatment times. I figure if I can get them off around my original time, that will be a treat. My lowers went on several months past my original estimated date. I have a feeling that it is a sign that I'll be in mine longer than I thought too.
I wish you will with your appliance.
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:08 pm
by gramma2xander
Thank you, guess I just need to be patient and take it a day at a time
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:55 am
by gramma2xander
Wow one year already,it sure went fast. About two more to go!
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:40 pm
by TMJJill
Yea!!! Congrats on your one year.
Every day is closer to the finish line.
Re: Braces at 43
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:55 pm
by sfgardengnome
Congrats!!! 44 years old here and had my ceramic braces placed 6 days ago (ouch) ! I also have a 12 year old son who is
in metal braces (who thinks it's great that I'm suffering with him). Can't wait to hear more of your journey and good luck
