I had my first ortho consult in November 2010 after my dentist recommended braces because my lower gums weren't fitting tightly enough against my teeth due to the overcrowding...he thought in the future gum disease and bone loss might be an issue (preventative measure). The ortho said that i am a candidate for either Invisalign or Damon Clear, but he can get better results with Damons (remember the chronic childhood mouth sores from all of that frozen OJ?). Reluctantly, I decide on Damon Clear, and scheduled a bonding appointment right after....cancelled. Scheduled another...cancelled. Scheduled another...cancelled (is anyone seeing the pattern developing here?). And then, conveniently, i 'forget'
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Fast forward summer 2011...went to dentist for 6 mos. cleaning, and he brings up the dreaded braces...again(time to find a new dentist!). Of course now, he's using my newly debraced 13.5 yr. old as leverage (he had Damons for 19 mos. Results? He now has a Robert Redford smile...of course my kid says, 'Who's that'????).
A month later, we go to his retainer appointment. The ortho doesn't even ask if he's wearing his retainer...Beautiful! But of course he is...I gently 'remind' him every night before bed
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However, I'm still on the fence (mouth sores...ugh)...invisalign or Damon (it's going to take a mild horse tranquilizer to get me there Sept. 6!) Help!