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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around personal experiences with dental braces, retainers, and cosmetic dental procedures. Participants share their histories with orthodontic treatment, express curiosity about costs and outcomes, and reflect on the implications of dental aesthetics on personal identity.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants recount their experiences with braces and retainers, noting the duration and adherence to post-treatment care.
  • Others question the cost-effectiveness of retainers compared to cosmetic surgery that alters bone structure.
  • A few participants express satisfaction with their natural teeth, while others discuss the impact of dental issues on self-image.
  • There is speculation about the relationship between facial aesthetics and dental alignment, with references to theories of beauty.
  • Concerns are raised about the long-term effects of teeth grinding and the necessity of dental guards.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the need for orthodontic treatment if dental issues do not affect functionality.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the rarity of perfect teeth and the implications of being "omnipotent" in dental health.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the necessity or desirability of orthodontic treatment versus natural dental conditions. Multiple competing views remain regarding the value of cosmetic surgery and the implications of dental aesthetics.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying degrees of satisfaction with their dental health and treatment, but there are unresolved questions about the best approaches to dental aesthetics and the long-term consequences of different dental conditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in personal experiences with orthodontics, dental aesthetics, and the social implications of dental health may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31


mcknia07 said:
Thanks Astro and rootX. I still wouldn't go as far as to say I'm a cutie, but thanks :biggrin:. That was a picture of me after I had braces for the 2 years and faithfully wearing my retainers (still do too).

Do you watch too much TV (and/or) mirror? (They were pretty good in that picture)

Yesterday, when I saw my teeth in the mirror I realized that they weren't perfect. Whenever I see mirror, I find something to worry about (once in a month or two).

:smile:
 
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  • #32


Kurdt said:
I'm in the same boat as cristo. We just have good teeth in Britain, contrary to popular belief. :biggrin:

I'm still blaming my British ancestry for my bad teeth. Now that I'm teaching dental students, I keep telling them they better do very well in school, because I NEED good dentists in this town! :bugeye:

I've never had braces, my problem wasn't crooked teeth. I have a little bit of a gap between my upper medial incisors, but that's never bothered me (I think I have it from a combination of my childhood dentist monkeying around with my baby teeth so one of them didn't fall out before the new tooth tried growing in, and I have little peg teeth for upper lateral incisors...I tell people that just means I'm more carnivorous than average because I have an extra set of pointy teeth). My real problem is my cavity proneness. What's really not fair is I was always the kid who didn't eat anything much sugary, brushed my teeth like I was supposed to, and I think I've only once not had a cavity (or three) when going to the dentist. My sister was always the sweets eater, and never had cavities. I seem to have gotten my Dad's teeth (he had teeth that had to be pulled when they erupted, because they came in with no enamel...at least I'm not quite that bad).

But, I'll take what I got. I can always get dentures when I get old. My sister has really bad allergies that have developed into asthma as an adult, so I'm glad I don't have that.
 
  • #33


cristo said:
...or a filling (which you yanks would probably call a cavity) :approve:

Fillings are what fix cavities.
 
  • #34


I suppose I'm rather fortunate. I grew up on sweets so it seems when I look back on my childhood and I only brush once a day since I'm lazy. I guess I have strong teeth. :redface:
 
  • #35


rootX said:
Do you watch too much TV (and/or) mirror? (They were pretty good in that picture)

Yesterday, when I saw my teeth in the mirror I realized that they weren't perfect. Whenever I see mirror, I find something to worry about (once in a month or two).

:smile:

Thanks...but My teeth I still don't think they are perfect, though, they are very nice now. Now I need more money to finish getting them to where I would like them to be, but $700 a tooth is pretty pricey...
 
  • #36


Evo said:
We finally had to take action when her THIRD set of teeth (second set of permanent teeth) started coming in. The orthodontic surgeon had to cut the roof of her mouth open and extract the extra set of teeth to prevent anymore from growing. He said it was actually quite common.

Hmm, it wouldn't hurt to have a spare complete waiting just in case. At least it will much cheaper to regrow your teeth than to pay prosthodontist.
 
  • #37


tribdog said:
I never had them. I thought for a while I would need them, but then my teeth magically straightened themselves.

lucky you! i wished to have them too but it looked so painful on my friend it frightened me.:rolleyes:
 
  • #38


Last night I went to put in my retainers (wear them nightly, or at least I am SUPPOSED to, after two odd years of braces) only to find a cat had urinated precisely into one! What the hell!
 
  • #39


binzing said:
Last night I went to put in my retainers (wear them nightly, or at least I am SUPPOSED to, after two odd years of braces) only to find a cat had urinated precisely into one! What the hell!



What did you do to your kitty to make him/her so mad? And I wasn't aware cats could aim so well.
 

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