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Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 04:00 AM

there's money in teeth, my friends.

littleolemoi · 20 October 2017, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

there's money in teeth, my friends.

Teeth are over-rated

?!?

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Magwitch · 20 October 2017, 04:04 AM

Didn't seem to bother Sammy Davis Jr or the former first lady.

keithl · 20 October 2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Magwitch

Didn't seem to bother Sammy Davis Jr or the former first lady.

I believe that's an Underbite.

BristolCavendish · 20 October 2017, 04:15 AM

I had orthodonture as a youngster (metal braces/head gear/retainer) and it worked out well despite some minor shifting in my later adult years.

Cosmetic surgery and teeth straightening/whitening have become major growth industries over the past several years. There's big money to be made catering to aging vanities and countless self-esteem issues.

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

I had orthodonture as a youngster (metal braces/head gear/retainer) and it worked out well despite some minor shifting in my later adult years.

Cosmetic surgery and teeth straightening/whitening have become major growth industries over the past several years. There's big money to be made catering to aging vanities and countless self-esteem issues.

i agree. (jeez, did i just say that)

Tony64 · 20 October 2017, 04:17 AM

16.

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 04:24 AM

might go visit GG and see about getting it done in sunny Mexico.

Tony64 · 20 October 2017, 04:31 AM

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might go visit GG and see about getting it done in sunny Mexico.

Just be careful of medical tourism. Plenty of horror stories. Shop around, look for a better deal, but remember the same old rule applies: "buy the seller"

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony64

Just be careful of medical tourism. Plenty of horror stories. Shop around, look for a better deal, but remember the same old rule applies: "buy the seller"

nobody messes with GG's TRF friends!

Formulansx · 20 October 2017, 05:13 AM

Orrrrrrr you could pick up a nice PM Daytona instead

droptopman · 20 October 2017, 06:30 AM

We dropped about 50K on my wife's teeth over about 10 years. In the end it did not work and she had to get a partial anyways. I had a bunch of work done in my 20's when I was self employed and paid cash (I did not insure myself back then). None of those procedures lasted....I take good care of my teeth. Regular cleanings, brush and floss and so on.

Sorry to those of you who work in the field, but those experiences have really turned me off. Had too many bad and costly experiences with dentistry.

I will say my current dentist is very solid and only suggests work that is necessary. I have been happy with him and his office these last few years. Wife goes to him as well.

Sorry about that bill CJ, hope it works out for you.

Brenngun · 20 October 2017, 06:42 AM

You may want to get an estimate from a female dentist. I hear they don't get paid as much.

dysondiver · 20 October 2017, 06:48 AM

is that estimate accurate ,,,,, did it come straight from the horses mouth ,,,

only messing , that sounds crazy expensive

Abdullah71601 · 20 October 2017, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

Orrrrrrr you could pick up a nice PM Daytona instead

This is the correct answer. People will be looking at your watch, not your teeth.

Magwitch · 20 October 2017, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by keithl

I believe that's an Underbite.

You are correct sir. My error!

bayerische · 20 October 2017, 07:54 AM

28K... OK. Well.... It would be much much less here. But anyway.

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 08:48 AM

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28K... OK. Well.... It would be much much less here. But anyway.

Helsinki or Mexico???

Vodka or Tequila???

I'll need to do a poll.

Dyim · 20 October 2017, 09:24 AM

Braces and jaw surgery?

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyim

Braces and jaw surgery?

braces.

RW16610 · 20 October 2017, 09:36 AM

Wow, that's a lot. I hope you're able to find a safe alternative if anything. As suggested above, shop around and see

brandrea · 20 October 2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

This is the correct answer. People will be looking at your watch, not your teeth.

Laszlo · 20 October 2017, 10:57 AM

Wow, that's expensive. What about the programs you see on TV, where they send you these plastic mouth things each month until your teeth are straight? My top row teeth are perfect, but my bottom row is a bit wonky and have thought about trying it out. Twenty-eight grand sounds really expansive to me.

Star Ferry · 20 October 2017, 11:07 AM

I thought braces were typically under $10,000 -- even in the world's most expensive healthcare market (USA)

superdog · 20 October 2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

might go visit GG and see about getting it done in sunny Mexico.

Both my folks have spent time across our southern border getting their teeth fixed. They swear by it. And saved literally tens of thousands.

swils8610 · 20 October 2017, 11:12 AM

Had braces as a kid. I’m 45 now and my teeth are good. My daughter has had them on for almost 2 years. Cost me a fortune

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Wesley Crusher · 20 October 2017, 11:40 AM

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Dyim · 20 October 2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

braces.

Make sure you see a certified specialist in orthodontics.

If you wear your retainer after, teeth should not move.

Not sure why no 'guarantee of success'. Unless your bite discrepancy is so severe that braces alone is not sufficient. Then surgery will be required in conjunction with braces. Or are you doing this to treat joint/ facial pain? Then definitely no guarantee.

Not sure about pricing in your area. Does it include some veneers after? Get a second opinion for 'success' and pricing.

Chewbacca · 20 October 2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyim

Make sure you see a certified specialist in orthodontics.

If you wear your retainer after, teeth should not move.

Not sure why no 'guarantee of success'. Unless your bite discrepancy is so severe that braces alone is not sufficient. Then surgery will be required in conjunction with braces. Or are you doing this to treat joint/ facial pain? Then definitely no guarantee.

Not sure about pricing in your area. Does it include some veneers after? Get a second opinion for 'success' and pricing.

Not due to pain. Just grinding issues for some reason.

Not due to stress or nerves. Rolexeses keep me calm.

Dyim · 20 October 2017, 12:27 PM

IMO, overbite is not a commonly seen reason for grinding.

People with perfectly aligned teeth also grinds.

Get the braces for esthetics, everything else is secondary IMO.

20 October 2017, 04:00 AM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	$28k estimate to address an overbite, with no guarantees of long term success.... there's money in teeth, my friends.

20 October 2017, 05:13 AM	#11
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	Orrrrrrr you could pick up a nice PM Daytona instead __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

20 October 2017, 06:30 AM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	We dropped about 50K on my wife's teeth over about 10 years. In the end it did not work and she had to get a partial anyways. I had a bunch of work done in my 20's when I was self employed and paid cash (I did not insure myself back then). None of those procedures lasted....I take good care of my teeth. Regular cleanings, brush and floss and so on. Sorry to those of you who work in the field, but those experiences have really turned me off. Had too many bad and costly experiences with dentistry. I will say my current dentist is very solid and only suggests work that is necessary. I have been happy with him and his office these last few years. Wife goes to him as well. Sorry about that bill CJ, hope it works out for you. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 October 2017, 06:42 AM	#13
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,819	You may want to get an estimate from a female dentist. I hear they don't get paid as much. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

20 October 2017, 07:54 AM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	28K... OK. Well.... It would be much much less here. But anyway. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

20 October 2017, 04:04 AM	#3
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	Didn't seem to bother Sammy Davis Jr or the former first lady.

20 October 2017, 04:15 AM	#5
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	I had orthodonture as a youngster (metal braces/head gear/retainer) and it worked out well despite some minor shifting in my later adult years. Cosmetic surgery and teeth straightening/whitening have become major growth industries over the past several years. There's big money to be made catering to aging vanities and countless self-esteem issues.

20 October 2017, 04:17 AM	#7
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	16.

20 October 2017, 04:24 AM	#8
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	might go visit GG and see about getting it done in sunny Mexico.

20 October 2017, 06:48 AM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	is that estimate accurate ,,,,, did it come straight from the horses mouth ,,, only messing , that sounds crazy expensive

20 October 2017, 09:24 AM	#19
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	Braces and jaw surgery?

20 October 2017, 09:36 AM	#21
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,962	Wow, that's a lot. I hope you're able to find a safe alternative if anything. As suggested above, shop around and see

20 October 2017, 10:57 AM	#23
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,847	Wow, that's expensive. What about the programs you see on TV, where they send you these plastic mouth things each month until your teeth are straight? My top row teeth are perfect, but my bottom row is a bit wonky and have thought about trying it out. Twenty-eight grand sounds really expansive to me. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

20 October 2017, 11:07 AM	#24
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	I thought braces were typically under $10,000 -- even in the world's most expensive healthcare market (USA)

20 October 2017, 11:12 AM	#26
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	Had braces as a kid. I’m 45 now and my teeth are good. My daughter has had them on for almost 2 years. Cost me a fortune Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 October 2017, 11:40 AM	#27
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	19

20 October 2017, 12:27 PM	#30
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	IMO, overbite is not a commonly seen reason for grinding. People with perfectly aligned teeth also grinds. Get the braces for esthetics, everything else is secondary IMO.

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