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The filling is becoming compromised and it's too large to drill out and replace with a new filling. This is just a small filling, with almost 0% risk of breaking even if it had endodontic treatment. If it had endodontic treatment and you got money to spare thant go for it and get that crown but if ...

You'll notice that I've had the 2 implants and crowns completed on MY left side, now I just have to get the 2 remaining implants on MY right side done as well as a crown on my last molar on that side and I will be DONE!!! Very inspiring to see :D but you don't need a crown on your 47 (m2inf), even ...

I never did post an update after my braces were removed and having more work done on my mouth, so head on over here to check it out...

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I'm shamefully overdue for posting an update, I didn't even share photos of my teeth after the braces came off. :shock: So 3 years later (give or take a few months) here are my teeth and smile. :D You'll notice that I've had the 2 implants and crowns completed on MY left side, now I just have to get...

It's been a while since I posted an update. I can't believe that I've been wearing braces for 2 years and 4 months...wow! But I am so fanatically thrilled with the progress. And guess what? I have a REMOVAL DATE SET !!! September 4th, just 25 short days away. I'm trying not to get too excited becau...

I changed the name of my blog and it has a new address as well. The correct link to it is in my signature and I'll also include it in this post. http://tobracesandbeyond.blogspot.com/ (it used to be "Tinsel Teeth Chronicles" but if you simply google "tinsel teeth" either in sear...

It's been a while since I updated y'all with progress photos so I'm doing it now. I'm 21 months and 1 day braced...nearing the end, YAY!!! I wrote a lot more on my blog as well as additional photos but here's a the official "progress photo: http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp329/AudaciousAud...

The whitestrips did okay, obviously they're not as good as the solution you get from your dentist. I also brush (once a week) with 1 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda and a dab of toothpaste. Mix that altogether and then brush for about 2 minutes. It will help maintain the...

I felt like you, I almost went back and had them taken off because the pain was so intense. But I'm SO glad I didn't. I'm a little over 18 months now and have ZERO regrets, it's so worth all the pain and aggravation! The first week was the worst, the adjustments only hurt for a day or two and is no ...

I whitened mine before braces, with Crest White Strips. They were a little sensitive when I got the braces on but I'd do it again. I wanted them as white as possible because I knew I wouldn't be able to whiten again until the braces come off.

Thanks gres1061 ! The last year flew by, I still can't believe it's been a year but I'm so glad that it's going by fast! I take the pictures myself. I use the super-macro setting on my camera and sit in front of the mirror so I can see the camera screen. It takes practice and it also takes numerous ...

Thank you Archwired28! I actually haven't gotten an official de-brace date. All I know at this point is "things are on track" and that's the most I can hope for...maybe I'll get lucky and have them off in 18 months...which is 6 months from now

They look sooo good! That is so neat how they even change how your lips look when you smile. It is neat isn't it? I love my smile now. And...it has totally changed the shape of my lips, they're fuller and not just because the braces are under them. There's all kinds of positive things that happen w...

Looking great! Those elastics look aggravating as all get out!

You'll be finished in no time!