Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment by just how many devices, techniques, processes, go into it. I'm encouraged, however, by the before, during and after pics. It's amazing what they can do.
You know, please don't put more into it than what it is. Being informed is good and you should know what questions to ask but also realize that there are people on websites (that one included) who obsess. I know/knew people who, during their braces treatment, got worked up over every little thing. Kind of look at the person posting and get a feel for if they are into the drama or if they have genuine concerns or questions. I've learned nothing is ever as bad as how it seems.

When I first got braces, I did read a LOT. I spent almost every waking moment looking at braces types and what to expect and so many people talk about negative things. I got braces and honestly they didn't even hurt that much. Before my surgery I read SO much about jaw surgery. I saw horrifying stories and I was so scared. I did it and yeah...I was eating liquified food through a plastic baggie and my husband was dropping liquid demoral into my mouth but again, no big deal in retrospect.

With braces (or a lot of things) sometimes happy people don't post but unhappy people sure as heck write tons.

Did you get a second opinion? How extensive is the treatment they think you will have?

It IS amazing what they can do! I don't think you will regret this one little bit. I didn't mean to imply that you didn't know all the above-mentioned stuff, I just know how I got and I didn't want you to have inner-turmoil.