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My name is Lawrence, and I am a 37 year old Sergeant First Class United States Army airborne ranger stationed at Ft. Irwin. I just got my braces off and would like to share this story with you. As a kid, I had always been

I originally was told that my braces would be on for only a year, thus I only budgeted for only a year. Then I was told that I would need four extractions of the pre-molars to obtain the results that I wanted. So it will be

As somebody that had braces for over two and a half years and endured two extractions, I was extremely excited to get my braces off. At my last appointment I asked my Orthodontist if I was nearing the end. He told me my

I had to wear my braces for 16 months, 4 months longer than expected. After the doc bracketed my 4th molars a few months ago, I had been counting the days until they would come off. Those wisdom teeth were never meant to see

After an extended wait (1.5 years instead of 1 year), I was told by my orthodontist that I would get my braces removed the next visit. I was very tired of wearing braces (and all of its "conveniences"). Soon, I would be

I'm Alison. I am 26. I had my braces removed two days ago & I am thrilled with the results. I wore braces for 16 months. When I decided to get braces most people told me I was mad, that I didn't need them. My bite was

I was absolutely thrilled to learn that my braces were going to be removed after only 21 months. This was even better than the estimated 24-28 month treatment time and WAY better than the 8 YEAR treatment time I'd been quoted

I have been looking forward to getting my braces off, probably more than getting my thesis approved! Everyone was loudly proclaiming their praises at me since I was getting debanded today. There was also a young boy there

I am 45 years old and this was my first ever braces experience. I had front bottom crooked teeth as well as one top front tooth that was wanting to bend. I also had a slight bite that was corrected with the braces - no bands.