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by *Marta*
Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:24 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Permanent Retainer is a PAIN! :(
Replies: 70
Views: 164813

That's quite an innovative idea, but doesn't this retainer irritate the tongue more that the 'regular' one? plus, the standard bonded retainer doesn't "stretch" - with this one I'd be afraid I'd have gaps sooner or later. I have a permanent retainer on the bottom, and removable on top. And...
by *Marta*
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:26 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Advice for photo taking....
Replies: 3
Views: 1405

Check out the cables you got together with the camera. Hopefully one of them will be a TV cable. Mine (Canon) does have it. If you connect your camera to the TV, you'll be able to see better what you're photographing. Also some technical tips - remember the light (sunny days are the best :) ). Also ...
by *Marta*
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:38 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

Thank you :) Talking about retainers, I got: - a bonded retainer for my bottom teeth. This one begins at - surprise - my first bicuspids. In other words, it's 8 teeth long. This way we'll hopefully prevent the lower canines from rotating, my ortho said. How I can floss there, I haven't figured out y...
by *Marta*
Sat Oct 29, 2005 5:37 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

- for all the compliments, as well as for all the support I've received here during my treatment. I also hope I could give a little help and motivation to you too :)
by *Marta*
Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

:D

I had my braces taken off today!!!! ...and needless to say, I've been waiting almost 2 years for this day... I must admit this time it hurt a little... i had (HAD... I love the past tense :)) Sapphire brackets, they look nice & clear, but they are horrible to take off. Sometimes i thought my tee...
by *Marta*
Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:40 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

Thank you!!!

Of course I'll let you know how it went... 6 more days!

Caryca, lepsze jest wrogiem dobrego. ;)

PS. Murphy fans, have a look HERE :) (not really orthodontic, but Nurses Laws are cute, too ;)
by *Marta*
Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:28 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Other patients in ortho office
Replies: 37
Views: 6350

Honestly... what you talk about sounds so strange to me! Going to an ortho is going to a doctor. I feel no other patients should listen about my bite, crooked teeth etc. And fortunately, there are only one-chair rooms at my clinic. There's my ortho, her assistant (always the same, which I like too!)...
by *Marta*
Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Help!!! Lower Expander just came out!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1733

Well... If I were you, I... I would just call the ortho's office. They'll either tell you not to worry because it's nothing serious, or (more probably) make an extra appointment for you. Anyway, calling your ortho will surely make you less nervous :-) Don't worry, such things happen.
by *Marta*
Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:13 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

Thanks, Jennielee :-)

Ps. The transfer limit to my webpage is very low :( If you can't see the page or the pictures, please come back later....
by *Marta*
Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:54 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D
Replies: 41
Views: 8585

99 weeks - THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!! :D

I just had my last adjustment, can you believe this? :) I brought a deep-pink rose for the assistant, and an enormous, white rose for my fav ortho! After looking at my teeth for a while, the ortho said: "So, we're taking them off, ok?" "Or maybe you have some Special Wishes, you want ...
by *Marta*
Wed Oct 19, 2005 5:27 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: You were right!
Replies: 2
Views: 960

:)

good luck with your treatment!
by *Marta*
Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:08 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Just took the plunge...
Replies: 7
Views: 1454

Great news, congratulations! :)

At first you'll be counting every single day in braces... then weeks... then you'll have trouble remembering how many months you are into treatment... and then they will be off, sooner than you might think :)
by *Marta*
Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 2 Weeks To Go! Can anyone help me?
Replies: 16
Views: 2808

Well, I guess it's the 4 front teeth (literally). Although I admit that would look a little weird to me... 8 front teeth - much better, but do you think an ortho would mention the numer "4" if they had 8 clear brackets in the set? I've heard of people having 6 clear brackets in front, but ...
by *Marta*
Sat Oct 01, 2005 8:30 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: bending the wire?
Replies: 6
Views: 3299

i know what you're talking about, I have the same thing "on" my canine (see picture: viewtopic.php?t=6334).
I guess it's instead of repositioning the brackets... I guess. ;)
by *Marta*
Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:07 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: What's it been... over a decade...? /alanis m./
Replies: 5
Views: 2536

What's it been... over a decade...? /alanis m./

Hello, welcome back! I got my internet connection back and I thought I'd drop in here and have a look at the forum... It seems to me that, after a round number of 654 days in braces, I can consider myself an "oldie" now... any other "oldies" here? As for a short update: I hope to...