Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

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At What Age Did You Start Your Current Orthodontic Treatment?

18 to 21
310
15%
22 to 29
738
36%
30 to 39
601
29%
40 to 49
274
13%
50 to 59
120
6%
60 plus
29
1%
 
Total votes: 2072
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LARRYBOY56
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#106 Post by LARRYBOY56 »

Hey, 54 years old and almost 3 months in. If grampa can do it, so can yo!
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sarz
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:17 am

#107 Post by sarz »

I was 32 when I started my fixed brace and quad helix orthodontic treatment.
Had the removable upper brace in my teens but my dentist was unable to fix my overbite/overjet (anterior). Was bullied terribly at school which has had a major impact on my life. The braces have made such a difference both cosmetically and mentally!!! 34 years young now and over two years into treatment. :D
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BraceFace2o1o
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#108 Post by BraceFace2o1o »

I'm 24 years old and will be braced in November 2010
Braces: Metal fixed upper and lower
Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months
Braces Removed: August 2013 (after 33 months in braces)
Retainers: Upper & lower essix and lower bonded
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fleur26
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#109 Post by fleur26 »

i'm 25 and have just been fitted with my braces :)
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Wireless
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Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:17 pm
Location: Central Virginia

#110 Post by Wireless »

The poll doesn't cover "repeat offenders"!! I had braces at ages 14, 37, and again at 58 (Combination of Invisalign, metal buttons with elastics, etc). My teeth resemble a junk yard clunker - just won't hold alignment!!

I also see another trend - senior adults keeping teeth long enough to need second and third treatments. My wife, who has never had braces, is experiencing crowding to the point our dentist told her she needed to see an orthodontist to avoid loosing teeth.
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FracturedJack
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#111 Post by FracturedJack »

My first set of braces went on when I was about 11 or 12. They came off when I was 18 then I got another set on when I was 21 or 22. Those came off when I was 25. Now I am looking at possible getting them again.
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Sourire
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Location: Northern Europe

#112 Post by Sourire »

I am turning 27 at the end of this month and I'll get braces next Thu! I am so excited! :D
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H87
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Location: Ozark, Missouri

#113 Post by H87 »

Chances are I will be 24. I will be officially braced in January and my birthday is in January so it all depends on the date. My goal is to be braced before my 24th birthday though :)
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Goal: To get my hollywood smile
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Kittykins
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#114 Post by Kittykins »

Only got them done Tuesday :D Ages 18, they are saying average 20 months so should get them off by 21 max hopefully :D
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11/11/10 - Got Braces (Top and Bottom) - Green Ligs
21/12/10 - First Adjustment - Bright Pink Ligs
01/02/11 - Second Adjustment - New Wire - Bright Blue Ligs
15/03/11 - Got Elastics 6.4mm to twist twice on both sides
10/05/11 - Got Power Chains and elastics both sides
21/06/11 - Power Chains on bottom, elastics on right hand side
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drgnchsr36
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#115 Post by drgnchsr36 »

I'm getting them in Jan, I'll be 36.
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rhomboid
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#116 Post by rhomboid »

Had them as a kid, second time around with in a few weeks of my 51st birthday. Had a mild malocclusion, dental class I, have had all metal braces for over 13 months was told that I would be done in about a year and don't know actually when that will actually be , but I think closer to two years. Have no regrets, thus far like the results and actually don't mind too much having braces. I think that a majority of the adult population could benefit from braces and recommend them to most anyone.
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soultattoo
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Joined: Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:42 pm
Location: PA

#117 Post by soultattoo »

I'm 48. Just got my braces on Sept. 15, 2010. I hadn't done it till now for two reasons: 1. couldn't afford it. 2. My teeth didn't look so bad till the last few years I noticed my one front top tooth (sorry I don't know the correct names) moving over, kinda crossing in front of the other. It got worse and worse to the point I avoided smiling in pictures. Then one day I just thought, I'm tired of this, I want to smile freely without hesitation and without thinking about it! So I went ahead with the braces. I had no reservations about it despite everyone telling me how much it was going to hurt. I was willing to suffer for a nice smile! Turns out my mouth doesn't hurt nearly as much as everyone warned me about. I only mind chewing and am just very careful. I can deal with that till they come off. It's well worth it! :D
Soultattoo
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Vanessaness
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Joined: Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:19 am

#118 Post by Vanessaness »

I'm 42 and just got them this morning!
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anniegirl
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Location: Northern Ireland

#119 Post by anniegirl »

I'm 37, and got them last Wednesday! I hope to get them off before I turn 38 in July, but I don't think i will be that lucky! :)
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Revolver
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Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?

#120 Post by Revolver »

I'm 33, and getting mine this month. Top ceramic, bottom metal. I can't believe I'm actually excited about getting it done.
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