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I got my braces off today! They are so smooth!! Problem is how do I upload a picture. I know it has to be somewhere on the internet, but where do I need to go?

I only have 5 days left until the day I am debraced. I have a tiny gap between teeth number 10 and 11. (That is the top left canine and incisor.) Will my braces still come off with this tiny gap? If I go see my ortho on Friday, can he do something to have it closed before Monday? I have had a powerc...

I thought this forum was to be supportive and help others. Will someone please help? I need to know because I have to travel to see the ortho. He isn't in my town.

I have a tiny gap between my top left canine and incisor (probably about less than 1 mm wide). I get my braces off Monday, Feb. 22. Should I go see my ortho Friday and let him know about it?

My ortho hasn't had any male assistants. I never even thought about that!

I get my braces off in 18 days! Will the orthodontist file my teeth to better my bite? I have chips in my front top two teeth. I hope he does file them, or else braces would have been a waste.

Good luck with your treatment! Just like the saying when one door closes, another opens. You just got your braces on, I am getting them off!

July 30th will be one year since I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted! I had braces when I had them removed, and let me tell you! Everything went perfect! I was scared to death to get them taken out, but it was a breeze. I woke up feeling no pain, and recovery was quick and comfortable. You w...

I get my braces off February 22nd, and when I push my tongue against my teeth, they often feel like they are squeaking as well. I believe it's normal. Your teeth HAVE to be somewhat loose in order for the braces to straighten the teeth.

I got my braces in December of 2007, so I probably stopped seeing any movement around the summer of 2008. My dentist told me that the cool thing about being an orthodontist is that they can tell how much the teeth have moved in between adjustments. I agree cause my teeth have looked prettymuch the s...

What is an occlusal adjustment? I am getting my braces off next month, and I have a slight open bite where one of my top canines is located. Does this have anything to do with it?

Not for a long time for me! I still remember the day that I got my braces and expander put in when we went to Apple Bee's, and I ordered the chicken fry. It took forever to get the first bite down! I only had it for about 6 months. As far as being used to it in my mouth? Approx. 1 month. Learn how t...

Be happy that you only have the braces. I had a palatal expander on top of that. Talk about having a 6 inch thick tongue w/peanut butter and taffy! Honestly, it will get better. Just think of the end product!!! I only have 1 month left to go for me!!! YIPPEE!!!

I feel the same way leftyme (Are you left-handed? I AM!!). I don't wanna travel the 4 hours to get my braces off, get excited, and only arrive to have them on another month or so. It has been two weeks since my last adjustment with a powerchain, and it still hasn't closed. It's not a big gap; it's v...

I am getting my braces removed on Feb. 22, and my last adjustment was January 8. I have a slight open bite on the right side of mouth where the canine is located. I am afraid that this will not close in time for my braces removal. So here's my question. Does polishing and shaping the teeth after the...