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...unfortunately, I will have to keep the lower ones for another 2-3 months. But don't get me wrong, I'm still very excited that the top ones are coming off tomorrow! I don't think I will mind wearing only the lower ones cause you can't really see them when smiling. And that also means NO MORE ELAST...

Andromeda wrote : "I always felt like my teeth had the chance for more movement the more often I went in. Sometimes it seemed like my teeth stopped moving several weeks before the next adjustment so I agree that it would be nice to go in more often. I think orthos today think most patients want...

Hi, I normally go every 6 weeks. In the beginning of my treatment, I asked my ortho if I could have an adjustment every 4 weeks but he said it's not good to rush things, and change don't happen overnight. He's a really good ortho and I trust him, so I don't mind going every six weeks. I asked my fri...

Looking good! It must feel sooooooo nice!

I'm getting top braces off June 24th. Lowers should come off in 3-4 months. Getting there!

I cant lie to you, it does affect your confidence quite a bit and even being in braces myself Im always surprised to see smn in their mid or late 20s wearing braces. I still feel pretty even though as i mentioned in another post my face looks a little skinnier but i wouldnt see myself dating right n...

I have had my braces for 15 months now. I am so surprised to see all the replies i got since i started this thread in November 08. I'm sorry for everybody that are unhappy with unexpected changes :( My face still looks narrower and longer but no real changes for the past 6 months. My cheekbones have...

Thanks to both of you for replying! Meggers06, i too noticed the change in pictures, thats where its the most obvious :shock: ...sucks! I use to like the oval shape of my face, but anyway, hopefully it'll be back to normal in 9 months when my braces come off. :D The ortho told me i would need them f...

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Hi everyone, It's my first time posting on this website. I've had my braces on for 9 months now and my face looks much thinner than it did before the beggining of my treatment. I'm 25 years old and healthy, and I didn't lose any weight, just in the face it seems! I hate it so much and when i meet pe...