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Post by lessingham on Aug 25, 2020 3:17:59 GMT -5
Does the team think?
I have English teeth, crooked and no bite to talk of. I am 65 and so have got used to them.
The dentist offered Invisibrace to me. It conez in abour 1 to 5 thousand pounds! I will presume my mangled gnashers will be closer to to 5 grand.
Is it worth it? Maybe 20 years ago probably. Will it improve me desirability and self worth? Am I worth it?
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Post by angeleyes65 on Aug 25, 2020 6:15:17 GMT -5
You are worth it. If you want to pay for it is another situation. I've been contemplating them myself. Paying off a few bills first. Mine aren't bad but l would like them straight in front
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Post by DrNo on Sept 1, 2020 16:37:17 GMT -5
I’m English and my teeth are nice and straight ..... so gawd knows where that craze comes from.
Btw your smile is entry to your soul, get it done. It will make YOU happy.
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Post by worksforme2 on Sept 2, 2020 5:16:04 GMT -5
Actually that isn't a bad price. Both my sons had to have braces and I remember the costs were around $3,000 each and the was nearly 25yrs ago.
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Post by northstarmom on Sept 2, 2020 9:39:09 GMT -5
Lessingham, make yourself happy: straighten your teeth. Expect your wife to try to stop you because she will think you are squandering what she’s looking forward to inheriting.
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Post by saarinista on Sept 2, 2020 18:30:06 GMT -5
Good luck, lessingham. Are you doing it for your wife? |
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Post by lessingham on Sept 3, 2020 4:10:52 GMT -5
No, for myself. I cannot enjoy pasta, fruit, steak or anything requiring biting. She cares not about my teeth and I doubt if a straight set would improve my sex life one iota
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Post by northstarmom on Sept 3, 2020 10:53:06 GMT -5
Lessingham, why would you continue to not enjoy certain foods when there’s a fix? You frequently act like a martyr when you are in control of your life.
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Post by worksforme2 on Sept 3, 2020 11:08:56 GMT -5
I would be looking to have my ivory fixed if it was me. My impression is that your W doesn't hesitate very long if she wants something. And payments can most likely be spread out over a # of years so the impact would not be that severe. Maybe there is an interim fix that could be done and then a more permanent approach taken if you liked the initial result.
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Post by northstarmom on Sept 3, 2020 11:22:17 GMT -5
Lessingham has not put forth finances as a reason to not put pursue fixing teeth that impair his enjoyment of good. What’s holding him back appears to be a concern that he’s not worth it.
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Post by worksforme2 on Sept 4, 2020 7:09:05 GMT -5
I am not an orthodontist and I don't play one on TV.... But there is a product/procedure called aligners. They are clear plastic inserts the cover your teeth when you sleep or between meals to slowly correct misaligned teeth. From my reading it seems they are considerably less expensive than braces, but the procedure using them must be done by an orthodontist.
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Post by Handy on Sept 4, 2020 13:00:07 GMT -5
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Post by lessingham on Sept 6, 2020 4:48:34 GMT -5
It is more the curse of the over 60s,the idea it is too late and after putting up with it all these years, is change worth it. Takes a big mind kick to get out of that groove.
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Post by northstarmom on Sept 6, 2020 23:00:02 GMT -5
I’m 69. I figure I probably have 10-20 years left and should spend my money now on the things I like and want. I can’t take it with me.
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Post by Handy on Sept 7, 2020 2:33:26 GMT -5
What would Winston Churchill do if his teeth displeased him?
Also get estimates from several dentists. Dental work prices can vary. Ask other people what they paid and if they heard of any good deals.
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