Hey everyone!
I'm getting braces on Saturday morning and I'm nervous! I haven't really spoken to family or friends about the decision because I am not looking for any negative feedback, I'm doing this for me!
I had braces when I was 12-15 years old the first time around. Like many people, I didn't wear my retainers, but I also had lip rings which messed up the orientation of some teeth, so I'm back in the chair as an adult. Unfortunately I was not a candidate for Invisaline, which I am a bit bummed about because I tried pushing for it at a few consultations. I'm told my treatment this time around will be around 24 months to fix my crowding and bite issues.
Happy to be joining the braceface club (albeit a bit reluctantly). This seems like a really supportive community so I'm sure I'll stop by to gripe and help support others.
Guy getting full metal braces - 2nd time at 28.
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Re: Guy getting full metal braces - 2nd time at 28.
Welcome to the board! There are lots of us in the early stages of treatment too, so you can celebrate/commiserate with us.
Upper arch braced (traditional metal) on 17/02/17
Debonded 17/01/18 with a fixed retainer
Estimated treatment time 18 months, actual time 11 months
Debonded 17/01/18 with a fixed retainer
Estimated treatment time 18 months, actual time 11 months
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Re: Guy getting full metal braces - 2nd time at 28.
It's brace day, wish me luck!
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Re: Guy getting full metal braces - 2nd time at 28.
How's it going a couple weeks in?! I just got my ceramic on top last Wednesday.
Re: Guy getting full metal braces - 2nd time at 28.
I only shared news with my friends who also wore braces in the past. They were supportive. . I'm glad I did it.
Welcome to the club.
Welcome to the club.