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And here is the final result... April 2013 - 531 days after bracing.... DSC07962.jpg Suffice to say I am very happy. De-bracing went smoothly. I've got a bonded retainer on upper and lower which feels fine. I fear the removal retainer for night time wearing may take a little getting used to but hey,...

So some reflections on my time! - its a struggle to keep teeth stain free when you drink coffee, smoke cigarettes and drink red wine - having to clean teeth after every eating event is a pain in the £@*% - don't forgo lipstick; slap it on regardless of the braces - i enjoyed playing with the bracket...

Hey Kezza. Looking back at that post is so strange. It feels like an age ago and yet also like yesterday! Its now 530 days later and I've made it. Never thought that would happen. The beginning bit flew by, as did the end. It was the middle section of time that dragged! You sound very positive - mor...

Hey thanks t1ckalish. I've posted some piccies in my story page if you're interested http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43220 and will enjoy posting my final picture there tomorrow! Teeth can be stubborn little buggers. Good luck with your next few months. Fingers crossed for a ...

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Time for another update. I'm to be debraced in under 12 hours. It's unbelievably exciting!!!! And also a little unreal. I've not posted for aaaages. So I thought to while away some time counting down to the big moment I would post some progress piccies....... February 2012 DSC03764.jpg March 2012 DS...

They are coming off in 12 hours. I cannot believe the time has finally arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice posts and pics Braceland. Many congrats on joining the braced ranks. I too refused braces as a young teen. I relented slightly and 'wore' a removable one for a few months...that, surprise surprise, I removed quite a lot. Then I moved away from my ortho and started a 6th form college and left my...

Thanks BetsyBug!

Its funny, I was so concerned about my snaggle tooth it didn't even occur to me that my lower teeth were a mess. Now they've started to straighten out I'm obsessed with them...strange.

So how long have you got to go? How well has treatment gone for you?

So I thought it was about time I shared some pictures of progress so far. To recap, I'm a 32 year old from the UK. I got upper-braced in November 2011 and lower-braced three months later. I was dreading getting my braces so I did not take any before pictures...annoyingly. I was driven to get braced ...

plugnickel69 your attitude is v impressive. Well done you. Both of my fittings didn't really go too well. I seem to have a sensitive gag reflex which makes things interesting to say the least...

What's your sentence?

Hi to all that have replied. Jem, v jealous that you've been able to chose to just fix your tops. My main issue is a sticky out central incisor that I've always been aware of. When my mouth is shut it kinda pokes out of my lips a little and I hate it. So that was my main driver in seeking treatment....

Hi t1ckalish Thanks for the info on flossing. Your routine sounds pretty similar to me. I use one of those little dental brushes after eating to help dislodge food. And I always rinse after eating which I find helps. Visiting my normal dentist soon for a check up and clean (my first since being fitt...

Hi workingmomma I've been given the estimate of 18-20 months. I have the clear damon on top and the clear/metal mix on bottom. I asked for the clear on the bottom too but they said these wouldn't exert enough force.....and I guess there's no arguing with that. I have my fingers crossed it will be at...