N00bster!

[inbrace]

Hey everyone!

I am new here (obviously lawlz) anywho I am 25/f live in Texas and I am taking the bite into getting braces!

My younger sister who is 23 just had hers taken off and I was amazed by the result and her gain in confidence a few days later i called my ortho and got the ball rolling.
I wanted to start the treatment a year ago but i had 8 cavities and needed a root canal. Sadly, that took a lot of time and money the canal was $1,000 itself which i was planning on using as my down payment. Needless to say '09 was not the year for me.
2010 is a different story now that I am cavity free. My ortho is a family doctor and my braces came out to $4,800 and i am getting clear damon braces on the top. I am a receptionist and talk a lot and honestly at my age I figured that was the best choice. My treatment time should be 18-24 months I am praying for 18 months but in the end i just want it done right

I start April 23 and planning on being more active here through this what may be a painful yet wonderful journey.

[Phantom Muse]

Welcome, Noobster!

Congratulations on making the decision to go ahead with treatment! I am sure you'll be thrilled when all is said and done. Whether it is 18 or 24 months or something in between... time flies! When you get discouraged, just take a look at your sister's beautiful smile!

Keep us posted!

[inbrace]

I plan on it and thanks for the kind reply

[lauralea]

Welcome to th forum inbrace,
I also have damon clears, they are fantatic! Anyquestions you may have, feel free to email me!
Cant wait to start hearing about your treatment!

[Sunny]

Hi and welcome to this forum inbrace!

Hopefully it won't be long till you're have a great new bite and smile!

We love questions on this forum, so please feel free to post any and as many as you wish.

Also we have a blog section, which is a great place to post the story of your treatment. You can also include photos if you wish.

Take care ... and remember to drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated, use lip balm for your lips and if a bracket rubs, use generous amounts of wax so that your mouth toughens without sores forming!

[inbrace]

thanks guys!