I'm getting my braces off in 3 weeks--August 15th! I'm also pregnant and due the 26th, so hopefully I don't go early (never thought I'd say that!). Anyway, I was reading some of the stories about getting the braces off. I do have one question regarding removal. Are the impressions done after your braces are off similar to when you had them done before the braces were put on? I just remember gagging on that crap. I think the pain doesn't worry me (I have had 2 kids--I can endure pain!) but the possibility of gagging or throwing up seems almost worse. I guess I can get through it. Just wondering if it is any different.
Any advice is appreciated. I'm so happy I get these suckers off after 22 months!
Good news!
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They will take impressions again to make your retainers.
I hate that part also. My dentist even told me that impressions was the worst thing he'd ever had done in his mouth; so we're not alone!!
You'll do fine...
Also CONGRATS on your upcoming birth.
I hate that part also. My dentist even told me that impressions was the worst thing he'd ever had done in his mouth; so we're not alone!!
You'll do fine...
Also CONGRATS on your upcoming birth.
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I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
I know last time I was sitting up and taking deep breaths. This is the only thing that got me through it. I did gag a few times and thought I was going to hurl, but after I got over the initial gag feeling, I was able to breath through it. I guess those breathing exercises were worth something after all!
I feel your pain, as I, too, gag at these things...but I recall a trick the tech suggested that seemed to help: lift one of your feet up. Just a few inches, as you're sort of lying in the chair. I remember thinking it was a goofy idea, but I was game...and it helped. No idea why. Maybe it's just tricking your brain into thinking about something else for a moment (like how stupid this is)...and it's enough to get you through it. It might be worth a try.
A big CONGRATULATIONS on being de-braced. Good luck with your delivery too. So much good news!!!! And a beautiful smile too! You're a lucky girl!
A big CONGRATULATIONS on being de-braced. Good luck with your delivery too. So much good news!!!! And a beautiful smile too! You're a lucky girl!
Hey Thanks everyone for the advice. Atleast it only takes a few minutes...and then I'm done. I can't wait to get these suckers off. I look forward to eating a big fat cheeseburger and not getting stuff stuck in my braces...LOL. And for a brief moment, I'll not look like a pregnant teenager..LOL. Thanks again.
Here is my blog if you want to see my progress: www.bracetobrace.blogspot.com.
Good luck everyone!
Here is my blog if you want to see my progress: www.bracetobrace.blogspot.com.
Good luck everyone!