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Please refer to my initial braces story! (all pictures are posted there) http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33536 Its been 3 1/2 years since I had my braces unfairly and abrubtly taken off. Well, since then my canine has been exposed.....naturally! Yep thats right, it came down ...

As you can see my canine has brought itself down quite a bit over the years. Especially within the last two. It was completely impacted when I had braces. I now have health insurance, but it does not cover braces over the age of 21 (Im 23 now) however, it does in special cases. Im hoping my case is ...

Long time no see guys! Well, I was recently approved for health insurance and Im looking to get either braces or corrective surgery done in the state of Ohio. I would love to get braces again,but if I could id like to just get my canine brought down, without braces. Is this possible? Im also toying ...

Hello guys! I do have news! The other day i was brushing my teeth and i noticed that my impacted canine had broken through my gums! Ill post a picture soon. Its not a lot but its enough to notice. My concern is will it actually merge down? I was told it would probably not break through on its own af...

Thank you :] I do feel more confident. A lot more. I smile a lot more too! I wish I had a broader hollywood smile but my mouth is really small but Im fine with that. There are always flaws people cant fully change. For the first time in my life I was told I had really nice teeth! Ermm, my missing ca...

Its been a longggg time! So heres some updates. Going without a retainer, sucks. Buuut I was told I would never get a crossbite again, and my canine should come down in six to ten months. No luck yet. My wisdoms are rearing their ugly head. Ouch. I wish I had retainers because I do notice some shift...

I need to update properly but I havent had time! I will though. Heres a quick, and terrible picture!

Well there you go!

Well there you go!

Tomorrow is the big day. Im not happy with the results right now, and thats to be expected. The left lateral incisor is still up in the gum, and needs to be lowered, canine is obviously not down, and then the problems on the lower arch. I have work in store for me in the future. Im not happy with th...

Oh yeah. I know Ill be getting braces again in life. Ive actually heard great things from OSU, and from people who have gone to OSU for treatment. I talked to one of the doctors. Im not too worried. I have to get a consult before the actual retainers anyway. :]

Soon. I have to make an appointment for OSU again and set up for retainers.

So in about 10 days Ill be brace free. Im sad about it. Im happy with the results in the short time frame but im not happy that they are being taken off now. No real updates except I was feeling some pressure for a few days last week. Hope all is well for you guys! Ill post pictures before I get the...

I have an complete plan of treatment that says I would recieve a permanent retainer on the bottoms that remains in good shape for 20 years, and then invisign looking top retainers. I was told by OSU that I shouldnt be refused retainers because of the Ortho/Patient agreement. I asked my Ortho's recep...

I have an complete plan of treatment that says I would recieve a permanent retainer on the bottoms that remains in good shape for 20 years, and then invisign looking top retainers. I was told by OSU that I shouldnt be refused retainers because of the Ortho/Patient agreement. I asked my Ortho's recep...