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#1 Post by **lucky_topher** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:14 pm

So here I am.. 28 years old, and getting braces... It was not a "necessity" but I was far from content with my smile... so i took the dive and got em... full metal jacket too... i guess that's all for now.. just stumbled on this board when looking up some info... got mine put on a week ago today.. so far just the tops are on

Pic: http://www.lifeinwidescreen.com/siihp/braces.jpg

#2 Post by **geekgirl** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:12 pm

Congrats on taking the plunge. I like the metal braces with white ligs... that's an awesome idea! Does it reduce the visibility of your braces at all? Any staining yet?

#3 Post by **lucky_topher** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:24 pm

geekgirl wrote:Congrats on taking the plunge. I like the metal braces with white ligs... that's an awesome idea! Does it reduce the visibility of your braces at all? Any staining yet?

the gorgeous girl that did all the work picked out the coloring for me.. said it was called "pearl"... i can't say it reduces the visibility.. they're still metal, but no, no staining... but i've been cautious w/ my drink choices and i quit smoking... i guess these were good for me in many ways ;0

#4 Post by **HollyDontSpend** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:36 pm

Hey there! I think the ligs look good anyway. I've seen some people with silver ligs that are pretty hard to spot and clear (but I think I've heard those stain). The metal brackets look great on you and they seem to be smaller than the clear brackets. Good luck!!!