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Congrats.....let the party begin
That is wonderful news. It is great that you are far enough in your treatment that you can get your braces off for good.
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
Well, they are off! It's been a few days now and still feels weird!!! Crazily enough not ONE PERSON has noticed!!! (Other than my fiance and family, who all knew I was going in that day.) None of my co-workers or friends have said anything. It's crazy. I guess my braces were never really noticeable before. I will be sure to post the whole story and pics as soon as I upload them.
Braces on: September 9, 2004
Treatment time: 2 years