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Subject: Re: Metal Braces?

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Cap'n Nemo

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Date Posted: 20:06:27 07/23/04 Fri
In reply to: Donnie 's message, "Metal Braces?" on 20:20:49 07/20/04 Tue

The great thing about this forum is that you can get a lot of opinions, then sift thru them to make your own decision.

I went with ceramic on top and metal on the bottom. My ortho did not charge more for ceramic. My tops are the only ones that show when I smile. What I was most concerned with was (1) that the ceramics, which are slightly larger than the metal brackets, would be more uncomfortable--they're not. (2) that metal braces would accentuate the slight gap I have on the right side where I have missing molars.

I am happy that I decided on ceramics for the top teeth. I really like them better. Best to you on your ortho treatment.

>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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