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by TinySmiley
Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO
Replies: 11
Views: 8529

Re: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO

saramwms wrote:Great review! Thanks for taking the time to write it all out.
thanks; You're welcome :)
by TinySmiley
Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: whitening teeth question
Replies: 1
Views: 719

whitening teeth question

Hi everyone, I have a question about whitening teeth. I got my braces off a few months ago and I got a night whitening kit to use. I have been using it every night for a week so far and I haven't seen any changes in the colour of my teeth. I didn't expect to see major changes in just a week, but at ...
by TinySmiley
Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: spaces/gaps with a permanent retainer on?
Replies: 0
Views: 1074

spaces/gaps with a permanent retainer on?

hi everyone, i had my braces taken off almost two weeks ago with a permanent wire placed on my upper and lower front teeth. I noticed a few days ago that I am now getting spaces/gaps in between my teeth where the bonded wire is (my front 6 teeth). I am surprised at seeing this since I thought the bo...
by TinySmiley
Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Spacing after Permanent Bottom Retainer?
Replies: 20
Views: 5610

Re: Spacing after Permanent Bottom Retainer?

unfortunatly, i am experiencing the same problem :( My braces came off just 2 weeks ago and I noticed last night, while flossing, that I am getting spaces on my top teeth where the bonded retainer is. I didn't think that would happen because from what I understand the fixed retainer is there to prev...
by TinySmiley
Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO
Replies: 11
Views: 8529

Re: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO

Aditi wrote:However, you have some super good points in your post that everyone should read with a careful eye if they are considering one or the other.
thanks Aditi :)
by TinySmiley
Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO
Replies: 11
Views: 8529

Re: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO

Invisalign has tons of PROs and this is undeniable. Sure we have some BADs as well, like cutting gum, brushing your teeth in public restrooms and so on. But what is really ugly for me is the fact that I can't " dispose " of my teeth as I want! When you are with Invisalign there is no cupc...
by TinySmiley
Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: De-braced and Happy!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1159

Re: De-braced and Happy!!!!

THANK YOU!!!
it feels so weird being in the bathroom for a few minutes brushing, rather than a long time with my several steps of cleaning (waterpik, proxy brush...) :wink: :D
by TinySmiley
Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Invisalign & Ceramic Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Replies: 14
Views: 4539

Re: Invisalign & Ceramic Braces: The Good, The Bad and the U

One of the well-known parts of Invisilign is that Invisilign will make trays for anybody, even if their method won't work for your situation. They are just a dental lab, not orthodontists. Just like a pharmacist will fill any valid prescription, Invisilign will run any set of impressions through th...
by TinySmiley
Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:14 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: De-braced and Happy!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1159

Re: De-braced and Happy!!!!

lol no way!!
thanks sea54change :)
by TinySmiley
Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO
Replies: 11
Views: 8529

Invisalign & Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, IMO

Hello, everyone! Since I got my braces off yesterday, I now have fully experienced both Invisalgn and Ceramic Braces and I wanted to share some pros and cons on these two methods of straightening your teeth. I thought I’d share my opinion because new people browsing on this board are thinking about ...
by TinySmiley
Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Invisalign & Ceramic Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Replies: 14
Views: 4539

Invisalign & Ceramic Braces: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Hello, everyone! Since I got my braces off yesterday, I now have fully experienced both Invisalgn and Ceramic Braces and I wanted to share some pros and cons on these two methods of straightening your teeth. I thought I’d share my opinion because new people browsing on this board are thinking about ...
by TinySmiley
Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: De-braced and Happy!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1159

De-braced and Happy!!!!

I GOT MY BRACES OFF, just in time for Christmas. :jump: :banana:
When i got home yesterday, I put my proxy brushes and water flosser away and I began throwing out all my "braces" equipment-wax, elastics, extra toothbrushes....it felt so theraputic :lol: :BigGrin:
by TinySmiley
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: In the home stretch....
Replies: 3
Views: 1086

Re: In the home stretch....

congrats!!!! :D
I will hopefully be de-braced on Tuesday; they also told me both top and bottom brackets-we shall see.
by TinySmiley
Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: space opening very close to debrace day?
Replies: 5
Views: 1729

Re: space opening very close to debrace day?

great! thanks for the replies :)
i have noticed the space has gotten smaller over the last few days, but it is still there; but it is so small that it doesn't really bother me. But if a retainer closes it completely then that's even better! :wink: :)