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After three years.... The braces are finally off. Just wanted to thank Archwired.com. They certainly made it a lot better, especially at the beginning. Thanks for the support. If any one is questioning on getting braces... do it. It will be worth it in the end.

I found that they would pull my bands. I have had to have two bands re-cemented on after wearing the rubber bands.

I am so ready to be done with these braces....

Yes. It is very normal. I have had mine on almost two years and my teeth still move around some.

Congrats on taking the plunge. You will be thankful. The first month or so is not that much fun but after a while you hardly even notice them. I think once you get used to eating it gets MUCH better. The spacers also are not very comfortable. After that, and after you start to see real results, for ...

I think if you are determined enough you will be able to find a way to keep biting your nails. The braces make it more difficult but not impossible. Oh and FYI spacers are the worst...

I have a question I was hoping someone could answer. I have been braced for about 5 months now (time is flying by and so happy I took the leap!!!) anyway, what I am wondering has to do with one of my incisors. The one on the right is significantly longer then the on on the left. Because of the way m...

So i feel like my teeth haven't moved at all. I see these people post pics after 3 months and it looks like there are noticeble changes. Now I have only had my braces on for a little longer then a month. But I just don't notice any change at all. I guess I should be patient and I probaly won't notic...

right here. Jan 27

I just got my braces last week and my ligatures are already stained. I will definitely not be going with clear at my next appointment.

So I got braced last week and this is my first time back since then. I have top and bottom ceramics. The nervousness and scared feelings have gone away. There was a little pain the first couple days but nothing too bad. I am actually kind of proud of my braces now. So anyone that is thinking about i...

Thanks to all of you. It's nice to know there are other people going through, or have been through, the same feelings and emotions I am having. I have hated my smile for so long and I am sure it will be worth it in the end. I am also sure I will be back here to complain or discuss my experiences dow...

Well I have decided to take the plunge. I am a 32 year old male getting braces for the first time. I had two teeth extracted on the bottom a few days ago and had spacers put in. I don't actually get my braces until next week, the 27th to be exact. I don't really feel like there is any turning back a...