Anyone got braces at a college?
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Look at it this way, my 40 year old teacher has braces!!! LOL!!
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I've had a customer of mine say that you can do the same as braces just by pushing on your teeth with your fingers, because that is all that the braces do. Of course if they are bad it will take some time. But if you are alone and watching tv or whatever, just try pushing gently on them. Maybe after a years time there might be an improvement.\n\nYou could always go see about getting braces. I know a lot of adults that gets them. Thre are payment plans to help.
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First they will take casts of your teeth. This allow the orthodontist to map out your treatment and decide on placement of the braces. In some cases you might need to wear spacers or bands before getting the actual braces on. Once the orthodontist has your treatment planned, s/he will apply the braces. When I had mine put on they started by putting this big plastic ring around my gums to keep my mouth open and to suction salivia. They then cleaned my teeth and applied glue. Next the brackets go on and are dried (using something similar to what they use when drying cavity fillings). The final step is to put your wires in place. It was mostly painless.
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They're not that bad.  You get used to them and then it's just the tightening that hurts for a little bit.\n\nI wore braces for 3 years.  You're numbed a bit when you get them and it's not painful at all.  However later that day it does become pretty painful.  Use Oragel!  I didn't learn about the wonders of this stuff until later, but it really does help numb the painful area.  You'll probably need some ibuprofin too.  the pain won't last though.\n\nThe one recommendation I can make is WEAR YOUR RETAINERS after.  Even after the dr. tells you that you don't need to, check your teeth for movement and check with him/her immediately if you notice a change.
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Just relax you don't have to get braces unless you have really bad teeth, you don't need a doctor to tell you if that is the case. If you do get braces your teeth will be sore for 3-5 days after the spacers go in. Stock up on yogurt and ice cream. When they adjust your braces you might fell a little pain for a few hours but not more then a day. My braces where on for about two years. I got use to them after a month. You have nothing to worry about. Hundreds if not thoundsands of people get braces on or off every day. Hope this helps.
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no, but you can get "invisalign"... it is a clear retainer looking thing that you cant notice... i swear... they are a little more expensive though..
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RYAN,\nI HAD BRACES IN COLLEGE AND THE BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE YOU IS TO TAKE SMALL BITES, TRYING TO OPEN WIDE TO GET A BIG BITE WON'T REALLY BE EASY REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF YOUR RUBBER BANDS BEFORE EATING, AND PUT THEM BACK ON AFTER BRUSHING.IF YOU'RE AT SCHOOL BRUSH IN THE BATHROOM BEFORE RETURNING TO CLASS.\nA GOOD TOOL FOR YOU -AND EVERYONE AT HOME- IS T USE A WATERPIK ORAL IRRIGATOR BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. YOUR ORTHDONTIST WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE CLEANLINESS AND GOD HEALTH OF YOUR GUMS.
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To get it done properly will cost few thousand pounds. On NHS I really wouldn`t recommend it if you want to look good and chew comfortably in the future. If you want good looking braces add a few hundred to the fee...
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I had braces at the same age for three years, and that is false. While it is uncomfortable and makes your teeth feel like they are "cracking", you won't pass out. Braces are a pain, and it's rough having them. I used to cry becuase I just wanted them off. But it is worth it in the end! Follow your orthodontist's directions and you'll have them off ASAP! And take good care of your teeth so you won'y have to return! My sympathy with you, good luck :D
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depends where you live but usually 5800$$$ or more they r really expensive regular braces are about 5000 or up!
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If your university happens to have a dental program, I'd make an appointment in their clinic and see how much it would cost there. They are generally MUCH cheaper than a normal dentist. Better yet, if you have a friend in the program, and they need someone to bring to class and practice on, volunteer! It's usually free. And the students are well trained before hand and have a seasoned dentist supervising them, so don't be worried that they'll accidently fix the wrong tooth or anything. And students are often much more attentive than actual dentists, as they're being graded for their work. FYI, the same goes across the board, dental hygenist students, cosmetologist students, all do a better job in school than the liscensed pros do in real life.
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McIntosh Dental Centre- Henderson. We have an interest in Functional Orthodontics. As far as possible non-extration. \nGood Luck
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just get the braces, I'm on a waiting list to get my jaws broken then reset as my teeth stick out quite a bit if i had got braces when i was young i wouldn't have to go through the worry of getting braces plus getting my jaws broken and reset, go for it if your conscious of your teeth you will be glad when they are all fixed
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A dental college.  You will be worked on by a student, but the work is free.  I don't know where one is near you though.
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They have now clear plastic braces you cannot see. Check with a dentist. Doubt that insurance will pay for any of it today. You may have to get a loan.
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i am! i am a freshman at cal state university of los angeles and sadly have not declared a major but i've been doing alot of thinking and became very interested in the profession of an orthodontist (deals with braces), so i might eneter to science department.
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well i had braces for a year and it SUCKED! but it hurt for 4 days. what i did was took and asprin every day. i would say eat soup and mash potatos. hot things helped me. but every time you go to grt the adjusted\njust take an asprin AND THAT WILL HELP ALOT! \nand use the wax that they gave you (if they gave you any)