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Hi all! I just wanted to update and document my first adjustment since having my braces put on on Jan 4th. I went to the ortho for my apt yesterday and was in there for less than 15 minutes.

The assistant called me back and sat me down in the chair. She took a brief look at my mouth and said, "Okay, looks like you are ready to start rubber bands today, we'll see what the Dr thinks." In my head I was extremely surprised to hear her say this. I was not anticipating rubber ...

Well, it's finally time. Tomorrow at 9 am I am getting my Damon braces installed. I am excited and of course slightly nervous all at the same time. This is my third time with braces, but it has been 10 years. So, although I'm trying to act cool and like it's no big deal because I have been through it before, part of me is still a little hesitant.

Some of my family and friends recommended I delay getting my braces on due to the fact that I was promoted over Christmas break and ...

So, shortly after the new year, I will be getting braced. This is the second time in my adult life of having full braces and I am pretty excited. I feel like I know what to expect since I just had braces less than 10 years ago, but I also know that a lot has changed in orthodontics in that time frame.

I will be getting all my braces (top and bottom) on January 4th. I will not need any spacers or anything in preparation for having the braces put on. I wasn't sure if my next apt ...