What things bother you the most?

Wynter wrote:wow, what a coincidence. I just cancelled my appointment with my dentist. I'm not sure if I want braces... I mean, that's a 2-3 year contract wtih metal wires in my mouth... :sweat:

They have invisible braces, y'know... Invisalign: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisalign

bmwracer wrote:
They have invisible braces, y'know... Invisalign: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisalign

Yea I know, but they're only recommended for the top, not for the bottom. It'll look awkward to only have half metal.

Wynter wrote:Yea I know, but they're only recommended for the top, not for the bottom. It'll look awkward to only have half metal.

And all metal doesn't look awkward? :headscratch:

And if that's true, then what's the problem? :headscratch:

How funny, we were just talking about Invisalign at work today.. the problem?
Even on our dental insurance, it costs $6-7000 vs $1200-2000 for regular ones. Also, since they're removable, lots of people take them off on special occasions, or during meals, extending the treatment time to 2+ years.

bmwracer wrote:
And all metal doesn't look awkward? :headscratch:

And if that's true, then what's the problem? :headscratch:

It's about braces in general.

Even the standard ones are a lot less noticeable nowadays. No cheaper though :( My daughter has braces, they cost about $5K

Anime Dad wrote:Even the standard ones are a lot less noticeable nowadays. No cheaper though :( My daughter has braces, they cost about $5K

They are pretty expensive. Mine will cost about $6K, and they're gonna be pulling teeth. :mecry:

Wynter wrote:It's about braces in general.

No pain, no gain.

bmwracer wrote:
No pain, no gain.

Yea yea yea.

Wynter wrote:

They are pretty expensive. Mine will cost about $6K, and they're gonna be pulling teeth. :mecry:

Extractions as well! Is that your wisdom teeth? Usually dentists will do whatever they can (crown, root canal, etc.) to save a tooth. I know it's not a very pleasant experience, but if the dentist feels that's the only way to go, I'd say get it done. Besides, they have some wonderful painkillers (Ibuprofen :drooling: ) to keep you sufficiently buzzed. [/list:u]

gaijinmark wrote: Extractions as well! Is that your wisdom teeth? Usually dentists will do whatever they can (crown, root canal, etc.) to save a tooth. I know it's not a very pleasant experience, but if the dentist feels that's the only way to go, I'd say get it done. Besides, they have some wonderful painkillers (Ibuprofen :drooling: ) to keep you sufficiently buzzed. [/list:u]

If it's for braces, quite often they have to extract a tooth to fit all the teeth in. My daughter had to have one removed, because she has a tooth that's lying flat against the roof of her mouth (under the skin) which has to be brought down and into line with the others. I guess they would normally extract that one, but because it's an eye tooth (Apparently the strongest of all teeth) they sacrificed another one to fit it in. It's amazing how they do it.

Anime Dad wrote:If it's for braces, quite often they have to extract a tooth to fit all the teeth in. My daughter had to have one removed, because she has a tooth that's lying flat against the roof of her mouth (under the skin) which has to be brought down and into line with the others. I guess they would normally extract that one, but because it's an eye tooth (Apparently the strongest of all teeth) they sacrificed another one to fit it in. It's amazing how they do it.

Itai. :sweat:

gaijinmark wrote: Extractions as well! Is that your wisdom teeth? Usually dentists will do whatever they can (crown, root canal, etc.) to save a tooth. I know it's not a very pleasant experience, but if the dentist feels that's the only way to go, I'd say get it done. Besides, they have some wonderful painkillers (Ibuprofen :drooling: ) to keep you sufficiently buzzed. [/list:u]

Sugoi! I've never been buzzed in my life. I guess there's always a first time. :beaten:

Anime Dad wrote:

If it's for braces, quite often they have to extract a tooth to fit all the teeth in. My daughter had to have one removed, because she has a tooth that's lying flat against the roof of her mouth (under the skin) which has to be brought down and into line with the others. I guess they would normally extract that one, but because it's an eye tooth (Apparently the strongest of all teeth) they sacrificed another one to fit it in. It's amazing how they do it.

Eesh!

Yea, they have to pull two teeth to make room for when they pull my overbite in.

I don't have a severe protruding overjet (I can close my lips just fine :beaten:) but I do still have an overjet. I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled to, but I'm not sure when that'll be... :sweat:

if i had the money i'd actually put braces for upper. too bad they're pricey.

Just think of the fact that your teeth are going to turn out great after a couple o years. it's worth it :thumbsup:

monta wrote:if i had the money i'd actually put braces for upper. too bad they're pricey.

Just think of the fact that your teeth are going to turn out great after a couple o years. it's worth it :thumbsup:

Yea that's true. I'll go for it... I just want to wait and see how much I'm covered for. :sweat:

On Topic: Forgetting a post before I even post. :banghead:

My work compy has picked up some sort of adware infection: I'm getting random windows opening in IE, even though i'm using Firefox :banghead:

Anime Dad wrote:My work compy has picked up some sort of adware infection: I'm getting random windows opening in IE, even though i'm using Firefox :banghead:

That's why you shouldn't go to "monsterjuggs.com" while you're at work! [/list:u]

gaijinmark wrote: That's why you shouldn't go to "monsterjuggs.com" while you're at work! [/list:u]

:lol:

On Topic: The English tests I'm marking right now. :grumble:

gaijinmark wrote: That's why you shouldn't go to "monsterjuggs.com" while you're at work! [/list:u]

NOW you tell me! :shamefulcry:

Jamie Lynn Spears is in everything :shakehead: