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Garizona
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Date Posted: 21:58:54 07/20/04 Tue
In reply to:
Donnie
's message, "Metal Braces?" on 20:20:49 07/20/04 Tue
Talk about deja vu! I'm also a 40 year old male who's finally decided to correct things in my smile I don't like and found a doc who prefers metal and charges an extra $500 for ceramic. And I'm in a professional position and was concerned about the looks of metal and the reactions I'd get.
I haven't had them put on yet, but b-day is in one week and I'm getting metal. A month or two ago I couldn't have imagined myself getting metal but I've been very encouraged by the posts here, the info and pics on archwired.com, and by the reactions of my friends and co-workers when I tell them my plans. Plus, I have better things to do with that extra $500.
I feel like I'm prepared now and know what to expect. I'm not looking forward to the canker sores, marathon flossing sessions, or post-adjustment "pressure," but I'm not dreading negative reactions from people I work with, since they all have said things like "cool" and "good for you!" Many tell me stories of when they had them as a kid (one guy had them for four years, and later suspected that they were left on a little extra time because the ortho was hitting on his single mom).
Have you talked with your friends and co-workers to get their reaction? Also, if you haven't consulted with other orthos, you might want to interview a few more if you still want to find a lower price on ceramics or find someone you're more comfortable with. The first guy I talked to only charged an extra $300 but I felt more comfortable with the other guy so I went with him.
Good luck!
Gary
>Hi all -
>
>I've been reading this site from time to time for a
>few months and I finally decided to post.
>
>I'm a 40 year old male and I've pretty much decided,
>after thinking about it for a few years, to go ahead
>and get braces to correct a few things about my smile
>that I don't like.
>
>I went to one consultation and was offered metal and
>ceramic braces (which cost $500 more). I am tempted
>to pick the metal braces not only because they are
>cheaper but also because the orthodontist said that
>all things being equal he prefers them over the
>ceramic. I was just about to pick metal for sure, but
>I've gotten nervous, given my age and the fact that I
>have a professional work position.
>
>I was wondering if there are any readers out there in
>a similar position to me who chose metal brackets. Do
>you feel you made a good choice? Do you feel
>self-conscious with them? How do other people react
>to them?
>
>Any and all comments are welcome!
>
>Thanks,
>Donnie
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