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My Life with Fast Braces
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Hello all, I decided to document my journey with...
CallmehundoFebruary 1, 2017
$2,800
Hello all,
I decided to document my journey with fast braces on here because I love the honesty on this site. I did have braces as a youngster but I never picked up the retainer. Dumb kid, I knowS. I received my fast braces consultation on 12/13. I think it was that day atleast. The reason I want the braces is because I literally felt my bite shifting. It wasn't for aesthetics because visually my teeth were good. I had also thought invisilign but I was quoted 2 years for, in my opinion, minimal work.
I was also very interested in fast braces so I found "Just a smile away" in Troy Mi. When I went, Dr.Hader quoted me 10 months, which seems like a while to me because my teeth are minimally off. But it was 2 grand cheaper than invisilign so SOLD. Lol
I had the braces but on 1/26. They put the top brackets on skipping the pre-molar on each side. I was relieved because at the consultation, I was told only the first 4 to get me used to them. I was not ok with only the first 4. So the install was easy, the tech put them on and Dr. S approved them. About 45 minutes process.
The pain was minimal. More pain came from my swollen lip from an ingrown hair. Lol. A lil oragel
And naproxen when a long way. A week later? Nothing.
I will update this after each appointment with pictures. Stay tuned during this journey, although I hope it will be over sooner than 10 months
I decided to document my journey with fast braces on here because I love the honesty on this site. I did have braces as a youngster but I never picked up the retainer. Dumb kid, I knowS. I received my fast braces consultation on 12/13. I think it was that day atleast. The reason I want the braces is because I literally felt my bite shifting. It wasn't for aesthetics because visually my teeth were good. I had also thought invisilign but I was quoted 2 years for, in my opinion, minimal work.
I was also very interested in fast braces so I found "Just a smile away" in Troy Mi. When I went, Dr.Hader quoted me 10 months, which seems like a while to me because my teeth are minimally off. But it was 2 grand cheaper than invisilign so SOLD. Lol
I had the braces but on 1/26. They put the top brackets on skipping the pre-molar on each side. I was relieved because at the consultation, I was told only the first 4 to get me used to them. I was not ok with only the first 4. So the install was easy, the tech put them on and Dr. S approved them. About 45 minutes process.
The pain was minimal. More pain came from my swollen lip from an ingrown hair. Lol. A lil oragel
And naproxen when a long way. A week later? Nothing.
I will update this after each appointment with pictures. Stay tuned during this journey, although I hope it will be over sooner than 10 months
Replies (10)
February 16, 2017
Hey do they hurt ,I get mind done tomorrow ..My teeth are straight it's my overbite that bothers me..
February 16, 2017
I think the pain depends on the person. Since you teeth are straight, it may not be that bad. Mine was minimal. A lil naproxen (aleve) and it was fine. Now, a girl who was there when mine were getting put on said hers hurt very bad when hers get tightened, but here teeth were twisted and let's just say the braces had plenty of work to do.
Also, many offices only put on the top 4 brackets when they get installed. I received all the top besides the pre-molars. If you don't mind, could you update and tell me which brackets the put on for you?
February 22, 2017
Hi there!! May I ask what fast braces are? I'm looking into getting some kind of braces as I also have an overbite, my straight on top, with an overbite, a little crooked in the bottom. Just checking out my options and the latest procedures. Thank you. :)
February 24, 2017
Fast braces are braces that move the root and the tooth at the same time, so the straightening and aligning is done all at one. I am very satisfied as of now. For me it is less expensive than all other options, and faster. I think from what you described, this may be something you'll be interested in.
February 28, 2017
Thank you. Now, silly question, is this something I would ask an Orthadonist about?
February 28, 2017
Not a silly question as the answer is NO. Most orthos don't do fast braces. They aren't always up to newer tech. Plus the old ways work. If it isn't broke, why fix it. Go on the fastbraces website and look up providers in your area
UPDATED FROM Callmehundo
1 month post
1 month in
CallmehundoFebruary 24, 2017
I went for my first tightening on 2/18. As always in this office, if you come on time, it's no wait. The tech is ready and waiting on you. So Dr.Hayden, who wasn't too pleasant when I first met him, was nicer on this trip. Maybe it was my perception.
So as you can see, my bottoms are on. The did all skipping my pre-molar again. I asked after the fact, why were the pre-molars skipped and she replied, because they were already in alignment. Sounds good to me.
If you notice my uppers are moving in the right direction and fast. I'm totally satisfied up until this point.
So as you can see, my bottoms are on. The did all skipping my pre-molar again. I asked after the fact, why were the pre-molars skipped and she replied, because they were already in alignment. Sounds good to me.
If you notice my uppers are moving in the right direction and fast. I'm totally satisfied up until this point.
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UPDATED FROM Callmehundo
4 months post
5 month in (4th visit)
CallmehundoMay 12, 2017
Sorry real self family. I missed out on the last update, and boy I wish did. There was much progress from that visit to this one. At the last visit, my uppers and lowers all had v-tied ligatures. I also have elastics tied into a triangle. I forgot what they called it.
Well I didn't notice but they spaced out two months between visits and I didn't go in April. Well maybe it's a good thing because I didn't start wearing my elastic until a week ago. And they were only used at night. But the improvement in the short time is excellent. Great staff as always. Always motivational also too. I love those guys and gals.
Well I didn't notice but they spaced out two months between visits and I didn't go in April. Well maybe it's a good thing because I didn't start wearing my elastic until a week ago. And they were only used at night. But the improvement in the short time is excellent. Great staff as always. Always motivational also too. I love those guys and gals.
Thanks so much for sharing with us! I'm looking forward to following along. :)