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20 Years Old, Finally Got Braces! - Garland, TX

Name: 20 Years Old, Finally Got Braces! - Garland, TX
Item: Smile Magic
Rating: 5
Author: smayorga1

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I decided to get Damon braces since I wanted...

smayorga1March 6, 2015

WORTH IT$5,000

I decided to get Damon braces since I wanted quicker results. Maybe getting married soon so I want perfect teeth for that special day! I am so excited! Paying $170ish each month for 2 years. Gave a $595 down payment. Little sisters go here for dentists appointments and my mom asked about braces for me. They immediately scheduled a free first appointment with their orthdontists. I got X-rays and they explained all my choices. The orthodontist was very nice and very knowledgable. He immediately noticed the jaw problem I've been trying to tell me mom I have. (My jaw is dislocated) He explained that surgery is an option but he first wants to try braces. Apparently surgery doesn't always permanently fixes the kind of problem I have and it would be expensive. He also gave me a lecture about chewing gum. (Guilty) I stopped chewing gum after that. He noticed that my wisdom teeth were showing, but he said that extracting them wasn't necessary. They recommended The Damon System since it was faster and less painful. Might have them on for 1 1/2 years. They gave me a list of choices with prices and told me they would honor them if I came back in six months. I called a week ago telling them I was ready and they immediately scheduled a second appointment! I honestly thought we were just signing papers, but thankfully I walked out with braces too! Before I got them on, they took pictures and another X-ray. I also got reminded to stop chewing gum since I have a jaw dislocation. (She had read my files) Haha.

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Very patient and sweet! I was so nervous and kept doing everything they were asking me to do wrong. Quick, and very informative! I got a free first appointment with the Orthodontists six months ago. Called to make second appointment. I thought we were just going to talk about the contract but I also got my braces that same day! 03/04/2015

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Teddiemc

March 6, 2015

I'm so glad you had a good experience, and that's too funny (and a little scary, ahem) about the gum chewing. You have a great smile already so I can't wait to see the results. What was the application of the Damon braces like?

smayorga1

March 6, 2015

Thank you! Everyone kept telling me to save my money but I've always felt self conscious about my teeth. (All my friends have perfect teeth) The application was great and easy! The orthodontist was very nice and funny! They played music in the background. They also seem to know all their patients. They called me in and had my mom sign papers while I was in there. She said it would take 30-45 minutes. It didn't even feel that long. They put a lot of cotton cloths to block my salivary glands. She explained everything she was doing to me. She actually made me laugh when she said she had to use the smallest mouth piece they had. (Smile Magic is mostly for little kids, imagine how small my mouth is then, lol.) She first glued the bottom brackets then had the actual orthodontist come and check her work. Then she used a blue light to harden the glue. She repeated the same procedure with the top and even though the orthodontist was going over a contract with another patient he immediately came over to check her work. After the whole thing they asked me to watch a video about the importance of good brushing and flossing and gave me a goodie bag filled with samples! LOVE THEM! Will post a picture :)

chriscastro

July 7, 2017

Do you think damon brace cause cheek loss? It's happen to me :/

UPDATED FROM smayorga1

2 days post

Goodie Bag!

smayorga1March 6, 2015

Free samples and tooth brushes!!!:)))

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UPDATED FROM smayorga1

8 months post

8 months in...

smayorga1November 4, 2015

Omg! I can definitely see changes! I have been grinding my teeth lately... I thought it was from my teeth moving. Orthodontist seem concerned and explained that teeth grinding is caused by stress. (Recently married and in college... Hmm) I have also been using rubber bands for about 7 weeks now. (Using the "Ram" kind now) on my last appointment they took off the power chain that they had applied. They need my canine to move back so my smile is even. (This is why I am currently using rubber bands) they warned me that I would probably start noticing gaps because of this, but to not worry since they will close them. :) There's days that I do feel some pressure, and days that I forget that I have braces. Can't wait for the final results!