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Looking great!

Thanks for the info.

Mine has all sorted itself out now - I've been doing salt water rinses which I think has had the same effect as you were talking about.

Sorry, I don't actually have any pictures of before and after ther surgery. And, strictly speaking, I think that the minor gum recession I have is a product of both SARPE and braces, as it has also occurred to some extent with my lower jaw. And I am still (optimistically!) hoping it will right itsel...

I can't help much I'm afraid, but from my own experience I did have some gum recession following SARPE. I've only just had my braces off, and I am hoping that now that there is less movement and force in my mouth all the time at and between adjustments my gums will recover a bit. They aren't terribl...

And I have (and have only ever had) Essix top and bottom. Which have been totally fine. No discomfort, look good..... I do worry whether they are as good as Hawleys at retaining teeth position or not, but my orthodontist assures me it's all good and since he has done such an amazing job with my teet...

Hmm not sure kirjax. I still have some gum sensitivity after debanding (same time as you) and I too was going to have it checked out at my next appointment, which is 6 April. I don't have much pain/discomfort now, although there was some for about 10 days, but there is a small lump at my gums betwee...

Yeah the whole blood in the mouth thing is a bit gross, isn't it?! I had four extractions (second pre-molars) in October/November 2007. I was pretty nauseous too and actually ended up kinda passing out once. :( But the gaps closed and now my braces are off and I have straight teeth and a good bite, ...

Hi and welcome! :) In the nicest possible way yes it does look like braces would lead to some improvements in your smile/bite. And yep, like the others I guess the only way to find out exactly what is needed is to go to an ortho. Generally-speaking, if your teeth are overlapping there are a few diff...

Hmm. My gums settled down a lot after a few days, however I still have a little lump sort of at gumline where two teeth meet. If you look at my after pics you can see it is quite swollen there. It's not that big anymore and doesn't feel swollen or sore, but you can still definitely see it. I have my...

Lol.

You absolutely get a prize, sauerkraut. Although I can't guarantee it won't be floss....

Ooops I can't count - 7 months!

8 months!!!

I think if you subtracted the time I have them out for eating (or laziness after eating) I'd have them on for about 20 hours a day.

Thanks guys!!! I haven't been on the board in a little while as things have been crazy at work and just generally a bit stressful in life, so it was SO nice to get on here today and see so many lovely messages! I am indeed happy with the results. And I agree - I did look like a kid in my before pict...

I cried several times in the first few days after starting on elastics. My jaw, neck, and teeth hurt too. It does get better - but yeah, it does take a while. After a couple of weeks it will almost feel more normal to have them in than out. Hang in there and keep that focus - wearing your elastics =...