A2H GO
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After a couple of years saving and wanting to get my wedding out the way I've finally paid to have some long overdue braces fitted.
Got to go in and have two teeth taken out in advance, which meant I wansn't a suitable candidate for the Invisalign treatment.
I've gone for the Radiance(since there was only a small cost difference between these and the standard metal ones, apparantly similar to the ones Tom Cruise had.):
Looking forward to getting them on at the same time as I'm not. My teeth are a mess at the moment but I'm happy to post progress pics for anyone that might be interested.
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luciaadr
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My Mrs has just had 2 fitted. Shes very happy its getting done. Shes got ones like your pic.
I baulked at the cost, though everyones treatment is different
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LeeM
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I had them years ago, ever since my teeth have been loose and over the years they've moved back to where they were and then got worse
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Nath
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How much is this sort of treatment?
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RichR
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I'm planning on getting that invisialign done when I finish renovating my house - its about £3k but that includes all visits to the dentist/hygeinist etc. in the time that you're wearing the brace.
I don't have bad teeth, just misaligned and I'm massively self concsious about it so need to sort them out
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luciaadr
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That's what happened to her -^
Now they fit a permanent retainer behind your teeth once the main (front) brace has been removed i think, so it wont happen again.
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JonnyJ
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My teeth are all over the fucking show. Should've had it done as a kid but i refused 
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A2H GO
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How longs she had them in luciaadr? Did she have to have any teeth out? Much pain?
Treatment cost varys massively dependant on location, reputation of orthodontist, severity of case etc.
[Edited on 16-01-2014 by A2H GO]
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JonnyJ
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Uh ho. This thread is heading to the Portfolio Departure Lounge. All aboard!
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
My teeth are all over the fucking show. Should've had it done as a kid but i refused
My parents bribed me with a PS1 game, that was literally a deal breaker for me But I didnt wear the retainer enough and my bottom teeth arent as straight as they should be.
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A2H GO
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Originally posted by LeeM
I had them years ago, ever since my teeth have been loose and over the years they've moved back to where they were and then got worse
My mrs is exactly the same, shes going back for a consultation to get them sorted again.
My treatment cost includes a retainer at the end to wear at night, a small price to pay after all the hassle of getting them sorted.
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John
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You are already married, what do you need to spend 5k on teeth for 
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A2H GO
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I'm not spending 5K on teeth, that was for Invisalign.
Life isn't all about impressing the ladies(or guys before anyone says it ). If I wasn't spending it on my teeth I'd only be wasting it on a car or mac book air.
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
I had them years ago, ever since my teeth have been loose and over the years they've moved back to where they were and then got worse
This tbh
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
My teeth are all over the fucking show. Should've had it done as a kid but i refused
Same as me. I don't have a toothy/gummy smile though so it doesn't bother me as no one ever sees my teeth anyway
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Root
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Fuck it, quit your job, get on the dole, get it done via NHS and then get job back. ??? Profit
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James
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I'm getting braces in the next few months. I'm going for the Damon Clear braces. I'm about to change orthodontists though so I'm not sure how much it will cost, I'm expecting about £4500 though.
I've not seen these Radiance ones before, any idea what the difference is between those and Damon?
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Jambo
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Im thinking of getting it done also for the bottom set. Mine are terrible, getting worse also.
Also never needed to do anything as a kid as they where ok
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noshua
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
My teeth are all over the fucking show. Should've had it done as a kid but i refused
I looked at Invisalign or whatever it's called about 6 months ago, I would definitely prefer to have my teeth done before I ever got married.
The price doesn't bother me as, when I looked anyway, they do interest free finance and tbh it's a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.
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A2H GO
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Originally posted by Root
Fuck it, quit your job, get on the dole, get it done via NHS and then get job back. ??? Profit
A mate of mines Mrs works for an NHS dentist and he got his done for free, with a very short wait(unlike the usual couple of years). They only do the metal ones on NHS but wouldn't grumble for free.
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A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by noshua
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Originally posted by JonnyJ
My teeth are all over the fucking show. Should've had it done as a kid but i refused
The price doesn't bother me as, when I looked anyway, they do interest free finance and tbh it's a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.
I've paid a small deposit then then make a payment each visit(monthly) until the balance has been paid, all interest free.
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A2H GO
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Originally posted by James
I've not seen these Radiance ones before, any idea what the difference is between those and Damon?
Not 100% sure, the Damon ones are mentioned quite a bit on the forums. Don't think they're as 'clear' as they make out on the website as they have a metal clip to hold the archwire(but think this is white now).
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Kathryn W
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quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
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Originally posted by Root
Fuck it, quit your job, get on the dole, get it done via NHS and then get job back. ??? Profit
A mate of mines Mrs works for an NHS dentist and he got his done for free, with a very short wait(unlike the usual couple of years). They only do the metal ones on NHS but wouldn't grumble for free.
I asked to have mine done again - but apparently no can do as i'm over 16... 
Would be interesting to see progress pictures
As others my teeth have just gone back to how they where before hand and are continuing to move as some mornings they're so sore
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James
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You can only use the NHS if it's causing you problems like struggling to eat stuff. If it's just for cosmetic reasons the NHS won't do it if you are an adult.
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Ben G
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don't think i could go through the hassle of braces in adulthood. was bad enough as a teen and getting ruined everyday in school for having them
i didn't use my retainer much when they come out and as such, have moved a tiny bit, but nothing to worry about.
so make sure you wear one after.
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