Mar 21, 05
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mmmmm meatgrinder...
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Mar 21, 05
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Well lets put it this way... my dental work as a child is the reason i never went to disneyland $$$$, but im damn thankful now everytime someone tells me i have a beautiful smile.... those would be words i would never hear if it werent for agonizing dentistry and orthodontics :P I was a snaggle tooth :S:S
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Mar 21, 05
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http://www.fnk.ca/board/showthread.php?t=74534
i dunno, worth it in the long run, but i've never needed them myself.
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Mar 21, 05
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i had them when i was younger. they're worth it i think but the sooner you get them the better
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Mar 21, 05
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^^definately. i need them now, but i dont want metal in my mouth and have all my friends laugh at me. :( anyone know more info on other teeth straightening options? heard this "invisaline" thing on the radio, but not sure how it wouold work.
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Mar 21, 05
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when i got the braces i had the option of getting the clear ones too, but the clear ones take about twice as long to straighten your teeth in comparison to the metal ones...
this was about 7 years ago though so im not sure if its still the same now
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Mar 21, 05
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the sad thing is...this isn't the second Time i've seen this thread on fnk.
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Mar 21, 05
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Mar 21, 05
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wish i could just wear a night time retainer or something =(
i want pretty teeth.
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Mar 21, 05
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I was told the price and the length of time you would wear em would be approximately the same was the regular braces... however, I chose not to do it because I preferred having the dentist work with something he was more comfortable with. a little thing about invisaligns though... I've never met anyone who's used em, but I've heard from other people that those who are on it talk really funny, which in turn make you wanna focus more on their teeth anyway. hehe. I fucking hate my braces, mostly because the insides of my lips get cut often.. but in terms of appearance, I've never been made fun of.. if anything, I've actually gotten some positive feedback. hehe. another option you could look into is veneers.. they're really expensive, but it can help kinda shape the tooth so that it doesn't look as crooked.... Quote:
see, in order for your teeth to straighten, you gotta loosen the tooth and allow bone remodelling to occur so that the tooth stays in that position. bone remodelling takes time and I don't see how a 2-week procedure is sufficient time for that to occur. on top of that, if you move your teeth too fast, there's a higher chance of relapse occuring.. in terms of the length of time it takes to straighten your teeth, it all depends on your teeth and your dentist. it can range from a few months to maybe 7 years!! anyway.. for anyone who's considering getting braces, I totally recommend it. everyone I know who's ever gotten it says it's totally worth it (except for those who never wore their retainers :P). and also remember.. the younger you get it, the faster it moves! --Joanne :P
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Mar 21, 05
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i find braces on girls cute.... :)
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Mar 21, 05
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^ i've heard that veneers can run ppl up to 800 dollars/tooth
i have perfectly straight teeth naturally, but i have a tiny gap between my k9 and molar on the right side that i really hate i've been thinking about getting braces even for that but i think that since my teeth are already close to being perfect, i could get away with only having to wear a retainer at night i'll look into my options further when i get a job this summer and start getting benefits
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Mar 22, 05
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right right... braces are the new hotness
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Mar 22, 05
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I've never needed them myself but they have make the smiles of many friends look much better. Braces aren't what they used to be anymore though, I doubt you would ever get made fun of for it because alot of people have had them at one point or another and to make fun of something like that is kindof sad in the first place. The only problem I've ever had with braces is kissing somebody who had them, so just be careful and it shouldnt make much of a difference.
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