Athletes with Braces
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Athletes with Braces
I've noticed many athletes with braces this Olympics and thought it was cool, eh?
Shelly-Ann Fraser just won the Womens 100m. It's not the best picture, but you can kind of see them.
There were several others, but didn't keep track of their names.
Shelly-Ann Fraser just won the Womens 100m. It's not the best picture, but you can kind of see them.
There were several others, but didn't keep track of their names.
- GiovanntiLawing
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I noticed as well her as well!!
Giovannti. 26 years old with braces..
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
i remember torii hunter, malik rose and tracy mcgrady also had braces.
Dec. 22, 2007 - Upper and lower premolars extracted.
Dec. 22, 2007 - Uppers braced with ceramics.
Jan. 26, 2008 - Lowers partially braced with metal. Front four will be braced with ceramics (TBD).
March 22, 2008 - Lowers fully braced. Front four with ceramics.
Dec. 22, 2007 - Uppers braced with ceramics.
Jan. 26, 2008 - Lowers partially braced with metal. Front four will be braced with ceramics (TBD).
March 22, 2008 - Lowers fully braced. Front four with ceramics.
- TheNewEmperor
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It isn't only the athletes...here in Australia a lot of family members are being interviewed in lieu of talking to the athletes themselves and I've noticed some have had braces...and I'm not talking about children - ADULTS! It's great to see.
One great lady was speaking about her daughter who had just won in swimming and she was beaming from ear to ear and her braces were on full show...it was great to see.
One great lady was speaking about her daughter who had just won in swimming and she was beaming from ear to ear and her braces were on full show...it was great to see.
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Not an athlete someone who HAS braces but NEEDS them terribly:
Michael Phelps!
The first thing he should do with his endorsement millions is get some braces. I'm not sure what the proper name for his particular jaw issue is but whenever I see him smiling and talking on TV it's all I can think about. I am pretty sure it would not impact his swimming.
Michael Phelps!
The first thing he should do with his endorsement millions is get some braces. I'm not sure what the proper name for his particular jaw issue is but whenever I see him smiling and talking on TV it's all I can think about. I am pretty sure it would not impact his swimming.
Haha, you are not alone in this opinion, wonky: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 945AA4jBeIwonky mcsnaggletooth wrote:Not an athlete someone who HAS braces but NEEDS them terribly:
Michael Phelps!
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Yup, I do note on my blog when I come across an athlete with braces.
Melanie Walker in the 200m is also in braces - http://bracesafter40.blogspot.com/2008/ ... races.html, my blog entry on the 18th.
There are also footballers and a few cricketers with braces. So it does not impede you at all. I did notice that it was in 2002 that the IOC put an Orthodontist on staff, which I thought was interesting.
And yes, Phelps needs braces, I actually thinks he needs jaw surgery. I told a few of my friends that and they thought I was nuts. but see I'm not the only one who thinks that.
Melanie Walker in the 200m is also in braces - http://bracesafter40.blogspot.com/2008/ ... races.html, my blog entry on the 18th.
There are also footballers and a few cricketers with braces. So it does not impede you at all. I did notice that it was in 2002 that the IOC put an Orthodontist on staff, which I thought was interesting.
And yes, Phelps needs braces, I actually thinks he needs jaw surgery. I told a few of my friends that and they thought I was nuts. but see I'm not the only one who thinks that.
http://bracesafter40.blogspot.com
Bridge Sectioned: Feb. 14, 2007
Last Pre-braces cleaning: Feb. 20, 2007
#21 Extraction: Feb. 20, 2007
Sentenced: 32 months
Top Braced: Feb 28, 2007
Bottom Braced: Apr. 4, 2007
New Ortho on Apr. 25, 2008
May 6; fluorescent blue ligs incl. upper powerchains. 2 elastics; Sept. 2, 2008.
Next Adj.: July 7, 2009 at 8:30a
Bridge Sectioned: Feb. 14, 2007
Last Pre-braces cleaning: Feb. 20, 2007
#21 Extraction: Feb. 20, 2007
Sentenced: 32 months
Top Braced: Feb 28, 2007
Bottom Braced: Apr. 4, 2007
New Ortho on Apr. 25, 2008
May 6; fluorescent blue ligs incl. upper powerchains. 2 elastics; Sept. 2, 2008.
Next Adj.: July 7, 2009 at 8:30a