Has anybody worn Invisalign braces before? Did it make you talk/sound like Sean Connery?
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I wear them and I talk the same but my sister in-law wears them and she does talk diffrent. The are uncomfortable when you first put them in. It is nothing Motrin 800MG can't help. I like them better than regular braces have had both.
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Yes, they will hurt at first.  The reason is that teeth are actually attached to tiny little tentacles that connect to the tissue and then to the bone.  The reason they hurt is because they're moving and it moves the nerves.   \n\nThe GOOD news is that they only hurt for a day or two when you get them tightened.  \n\nI had invisalign for a couple of years (you could always do that) but braces are more effective, work faster and are cheaper.\n\nI think they look totally cool.  You;ll be happy you had them when your teeth are dynamite afterwards.   A gorgeous smile is the greatest thing a person can posess.  It's universal and everyone understands a smile.  :)
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I was about that age when I got my braces (they were off after I was 18) a LOT of people are getting them even later in life than that. Anyway back to YOU having braces, I don't really think it will effect you socially, it didn't me. I wasn't the only one in my high school with braces on at high school, so I didn't feel out of place. I think if anything it made me more aware of brushing my teeth (the last thing I wanted to do was try and talk to this cute guy in English class with food stuck in my braces). I think if anything the retainers are worse than the braces they make you talk funny (BUT most of those can be worn only at night). While I hated my braces I knew they were good for me, and you know in the end it HASN'T been that long since I was in high school, I've already moved on and forgotten about them. They will be a BIG DEAL if you LET them be a big deal. And I hope you understand, your parents will make you get them regardless, so might as well grin and bare it! Best of luck!
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i had the invisilign.  it took about a week before it felt normal.  I do have to say, when it was all said and done, i didnt notice much of a difference.
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Dont be worried. At your first appt all they are going to do is take two xrays, a cephalometric tracing and a panoramic xray. Then they will take a few photographs of you smiling and your profile, and a few impressions. Where they put this play dough silly putty in your mouth to make a mold of your teeth. Nothing to worry about, its gonna be a breeze! And just think of how beautiful you will be when you get through with the braces!!! Good luck, hope this helps!
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Mine's messed up like that just from the orthodontist. It's been popping ever since I had to wear "the spring" on one side (which attached the top back tooth to the bottom) in 8th grade. My orthodontist told me "that happens sometimes" and didn't do anything about it. So yes, I totally know how you feel. It sucks when it cracks and pops (or gets kinda stuck), but you do start to get used to it after a while. But unfortunately, I haven't found anything that really helps! Other than the fact that  it has gotten less annoying (it's been what, five years or so?). Well, good luck, and hope it stops bothering you!
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I just recently got braces and the answer is NO! only when the wire gets longer in the back of your mouth does it hurt, it only happens as your teeth get straighter, and at your next appointment they can clip the wire for you. and I don't know what you all mean about getting them tightened, cause I haven't had mine tightened yet, and If I have it doesn't hurt at all,(obviously it doesn't hurt if I didn't even notice!!)You have nothing to worry about. But as your teeth straighten they will hurt a little bit, and it will be hard to eat, just take some ibuprofen, 'cause it's a muscle relaxer and it will help. So take a deep breath and breathe. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be at all. Good Luck, I hope this helped. anymore questions Email me at, jordan_smith_is_the_best_32@yahoo.com
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invisilign takes about twice as long as traditional braces and most of the time you still need to bracket the teeth
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Listen when your orthodontist out your braces on you it doesn't hurt, when he/she finishes your teeth and mouth will feel tight it will then begin to hurt a little but that depends on how in shape your teeth are. If any one tells you anything just flip them of and tell them to fuck themselves, because your going to have better, beautiful, teeth than them, I know, I have braces its not that bad. Don't believe any thing any one tells you except for those who have had braces, and your best friends okay.
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okay i'm not totally sure what you mean by Damon braces, but for me, I had braces for 6 years (two full sets) going thru the bionator, quadrilator (lol, i don't remember the name), braces and retaner.  TWO TIMES.  And ya, it hurt every time i went to the mean orthodontist.  I didn't cheat, although maybe, if u consider eating tortilla chips by sucking them until they get soft. lol.  NEVER try popcorn.  It's not worth it.  you can eat most "legal" foods if you cut it up into little pieces small enough to swallow without extensive chewing.  I have no idea what it must have done to my digestive system, but that's how i ate every time i got back from the orthodontist.  If ur going to drink pop, try drinking thru a straw.  It's better.  Nuts are prob better to stay away from.  but if u have to cheat, try cashews, since they're the softest, and remember, just be VERY careful.  If you're going to cheat, do it for the sake of some food flavor you crave, and take your time and enjoy it.  NEVER grab a handful of popcorn, etc, and chomp it down just because your friends are eating it.  Not worth it.  I don't know about wax, i used it on the wires that stuck out.  but it never stayed on.  If you have wires poking u, ask the orthodontist.  Alot of time they can fix it.\nGood luck, you'll get thru it.
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It will be hard to find many dentists that are willing to do "lingual" braces.  They are very hard to place on patIEnts and very hard to keep on patients.  Due to their placement on the backs of the teeth, you are very prone to biting the brackets off.  They are not very comfortable to your tongue and a nightmare to keep clean.  Depending how much movement you need to achieve, invisible braces may work (ie. Invisalign).  they are clear plastic trays that are changed every two weeks that "slowly" move your teeth into place.  However, they are not ideal for every case.  They are move aesthetic that conventional metal braces, but they have their limitations.  You may also want to consider ceramic braces.  They are placed on the front of your teeth similar to conventional metal braces, but they are tooth colored.  In my opinion, braces (whether metal or ceramic) can achieve your desired results usually faster than the invisible braces and they can control the movement of the teeth better.  As for retention. if you do the invisible braces, your last tray will become your "Permanent" Retainer.  With braces, your Orthodontist will probably suggest a conventional acrylic retainer with a metal wire in front.  Now this is not as esthetic; however, it allows your Orthodontist to "fine tune" your teeth even after the braces have come off!  Hope that this proves helpful!
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Remove it before you do the final impression. \n\nDentures Yuck; good to hear someone is actually doing dentures the old school way.  \n\ngood luck
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Charlie,\n\nGo for it! I did not get braces until I was your exact age. I was married and had a year old son, but it was one of the best things I ever did. From that point on, I was never afraid to smile and no longer self-conscious about my teeth. \n\nAt most, this will take a couple of years for you, and you will be amazed at how supportive people are once you get the braces. I won't kid you, this is a somewhat painful process, but well worth it. In addition, it will probably improve your overall health and also keep your teeth and gums in shape for the long haul. Don't put off this decision a day longer!
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My feeling is Bernard Lee, the same as I think of James Bond as being Sean Connery. To my strange way of thinking, once an actor has made a role their own, subsequent actors who take on the role are somehow just pretending to be the original. I had a rather strange feeling over Roger Moore playing Bond, as I always had the impression that Simon Templar was being superimposed in a film and given the number 007, and was somehow in a place that he didn't really belong.
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I really don't know of any drawbacks to invisalign.  They are clear mouth trays that you wear all of the time, except when you are eating.  They are very hard to detect, you can hardly see them.  They seem to be a little more expensive then the traditional braces.  At our office they run about five thousand dollars, in which some insurances will cover about half of that.  The only drawback that I can think of would be lack of patient compliance.  IF you don't wear them the prescribed amount of time, then the dentist/orthodontist can't guarantee that your teeth will move the way they are suppose to.  With traditional brackets and bands they are cemented on to your teeth, thus you have to wear them.  Invsisalign is trays you can take in and out, so if you are not wearing them then you are going to waste your money.  I understand they take a little getting use to when you are talking, but this goes away in no time.  I don't know if anyone noticed, but a few years ago tom cruise wore them.  Good luck.
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hey if it's straightening your teeth, then go for it. There are also other alternatives to metal braces. There are the clear brackets, and the Invisaline (i think that's how you spell it), the clear plastic things that fit over your teeth. Talk to an orthodontist, about all of your options.\nGood luck!
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SEVEN mm??? whoa.   You might need surgery for that...gosh....\n\nYou shouldn't need sedation for braces but if things are REALLY bad, you can ask your doc - possibly can write you a script for a relaxant such as valium.\nI'd give you a funny look, but might do it dep on situation... \n\ngood luck