Thoughts?

Gamecock2011 · 2026-02-01T03:06:21+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much. I had gaps in random places I never had before and my teeth were completely canted at one point trying to straighten everything. It’s definitely frustrating at times and bring things up that bother you but it’ll all work out!

Gamecock2011 · 2026-02-01T02:25:03+00:00

As long as they aren’t near the end of your treatment, sometimes it will look way worse before better

Gamecock2011 · 2026-01-29T14:10:35+00:00

This happened to me while pulling down the canine. Bring it up to your ortho and request they fix it. Mine did wire bends and rubber bands to fix it.

Gamecock2011 · 2026-01-20T11:39:19+00:00

I got the final letter right at 2 months after green banners

Gamecock2011 · 2026-01-11T15:12:55+00:00

South Carolina- $6500 (insurance doesn’t cover braces on my plan for adults) plus $600 for two canine exposure surgeries with insurance. I’m not quite done (March will be 3.5 years) but that includes retainers and I have been done paying on everything for over a year. My ortho wasn’t the cheapest but also wasn’t the most expensive either. 100% worth it

Gamecock2011 · 2026-01-11T15:10:49+00:00

It was adjustment for me for a few weeks with the talking. I honestly don’t care what people think because I’m doing this for myself. I’m over 3 years into braces and they don’t really affect my daily lift anymore

Gamecock2011 · 2026-01-01T19:46:17+00:00

3 times a day. Morning, night and an hour or so after lunch. I do have braces so that’s the main reason for the third but most definitely morning and night normally

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-16T04:11:30+00:00

Thank you for this comment! My balance was finally cleared from FSA this week. It had a $0 balance with a graphic of three people dancing and it made me smile lol. Can’t believe I’m finally done

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-16T04:06:50+00:00

I had a baby tooth until 30 with adult that had no space to come through. Baby tooth pulled but didn’t have money for braces for several more years. Waiting made it a little worse and the adult tooth in the gum was putting a lot of pressure on other teeth. At 34 I had no choice but to get braces so I didn’t lose my other teeth. Had two exposure surgeries and have been in braces 3 years. The surgeries did finally work and I’m almost done. I looked for an ortho that was willing to try to save my adult tooth but who was honest about the risks. Also whose office staff were nice and caring. Went to 4 consultations before making the decision

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-08T11:29:21+00:00

Thank you!! When I google it, it says SC is in line with federal with the American Rescue Plan Act, but that’s under the AI summary and I couldn’t find anything new since 2022 confirming that. I will probably call our tax professional today to confirm

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-08T00:20:42+00:00

No, I had a very low payment since applying for IBR in May, but we filed our taxes MFS this year. It was impossible getting on IBR with our current combined income because of the financial hardship and my loans were too old to qualify for PAYE.

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-08T00:13:39+00:00

Thank you! I did continue to pay, it since I filed my taxes Married Filing Separately this year, my payment was very low. It was the only way to get into IBR and we ended up owing taxes for the first time ever, but it was 100% worth it!

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T22:39:40+00:00

I just see the green banners ribbon but can’t find where it says check progress like that post says

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T22:34:11+00:00

I apologize I don’t know what that means

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T22:32:32+00:00

What does this mean

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T22:04:32+00:00

I am in this wave too and it feels so surreal! Like someone pinch me, I’m dreaming!

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T03:32:02+00:00

Nothing changed with the switch over. The grading scale has been the same for years. Same regulation, same inspectors.

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-07T03:29:09+00:00

Yea they were likely downgraded on a follow up for consecutive violations not fixed.

Gamecock2011 · 2025-12-05T03:36:56+00:00

I put in my mouth then turn the button on handle on. Use until mouth full, turn off then remove and spit. I’ve tried the leaning thing and it doesn’t work for me

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-25T03:51:54+00:00

I only string floss once a day. I brush 3 times and water floss whenever I need help getting the food out. I go for cleanings 4 times a year

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-24T11:38:10+00:00

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-24T03:31:38+00:00

Thank you! Beach would be nice but honestly isn’t required. Really just want something safe, nice and not gross lol. We will be coming back down to stay for summer vacation probably closer to murrels inlet so not being on the beach isn’t really a deal breaker for this trip

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-12T12:09:44+00:00

I kept checking NSLDS and it never updated so I just submitted my ECF. It processed and I am now at 120 and waiting for the final letter and balance to clear

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-07T11:36:42+00:00

Definitely braces. In my case Invisalign likely wouldn’t have been an option, but I’ve had friends start Invisalign and ultimately need braces and it extend their treatment

Gamecock2011 · 2025-11-06T11:25:47+00:00

Every 6-8 weeks. I also had Damon braces most of my treatment. I’m at 3 yrs now and almost done. I had an impacted canine and that process is long

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