Braces at 43

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gramma2xander
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Braces at 43

#1 Post 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! :D
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belistic10
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Re: Braces at 43

#2 Post by belistic10 »

hi & welcome! congrats for getting braces :) i just got mine monday!! :D and i have a 3.5yr old who loves my shiny teeth so i am sure your grandson will just be fascinated :lol:
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denSMSgt
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#3 Post 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!

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Maeraj
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Re: Braces at 43

#4 Post by Maeraj »

Congrats!!!

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Got sapphire braces and I love em'!
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gramma2xander
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Re: Braces at 43

#5 Post 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:(
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gramma2xander
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#6 Post 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. :BigGrin:
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smilehope
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#7 Post by smilehope »

Good to hear it's going well - keep us posted!
1st Feb 2012 - extraction both upper 2nd premolars
Braced 9th March 2012 - lower metal fixed and upper removable plate
5th September 2012 - bite plate gone, upper ceramic fixed fitted
Estimated treatment time 18-24 months
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gramma2xander
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#8 Post by gramma2xander »

Yay its been 8 months already, 1/3 of the way done and loving my teeth so far! :tingrin:
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gramma2xander
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#9 Post 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?
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gramma2xander
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Re: Braces at 43

#10 Post 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? :(
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TMJJill
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Re: Braces at 43

#11 Post 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.
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Braces as Phase II treatment for TMJD.
Lower mandibular repositioning splint 26 months.
Lower braces on 10.75 months into Phase II treatment.
Duration in braces: 2 years, 2 weeks, 5 days
Removal of Braces: September 18, 2013
TMJD treatment now complete!
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gramma2xander
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Re: Braces at 43

#12 Post by gramma2xander »

Thank you, guess I just need to be patient and take it a day at a time :tingrin:
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gramma2xander
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Re: Braces at 43

#13 Post by gramma2xander »

Wow one year already,it sure went fast. About two more to go! :tingrin:
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TMJJill
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Re: Braces at 43

#14 Post by TMJJill »

Yea!!! Congrats on your one year. :-)o :-)o

Every day is closer to the finish line. :D
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Braces as Phase II treatment for TMJD.
Lower mandibular repositioning splint 26 months.
Lower braces on 10.75 months into Phase II treatment.
Duration in braces: 2 years, 2 weeks, 5 days
Removal of Braces: September 18, 2013
TMJD treatment now complete!
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sfgardengnome
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Re: Braces at 43

#15 Post 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 :jump:
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