CLASS III - Braces Off FINALLY... Today !! [picture]

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josephsantana
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CLASS III - Braces Off FINALLY... Today !! [picture]

#1 Post by josephsantana »

Im very happy....they took my braces off today...I had a Class III underbite ...(problem solved without surgery THANKS GOD)

im gonna check to have a gum surgery (which is nothing)...since all that time with braces made them swollen..

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lionfish
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#2 Post by lionfish »

Looks great, JS. Enjoy your freedom.
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gunter8888
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#3 Post by gunter8888 »

Congratulations! Looking good!

I am working on rectifying a Class III, as well. Nice to see a similar case turn out so nicely.
Expander in 8/9/06
Lowers on 11/30/06
Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
Class III elastics added 3/14/2007
Expander #2 - 6/27/2007
20-24 months w/ fixed metal braces
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jennielee81
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#4 Post by jennielee81 »

Congrats!! :thumbsup:

Give your gums some time to calm down. Mine were swollen for about a week and then they retreated to their assigned position.

What is our retention method?
"Life is an occasion; RISE TO IT!" --Mr. Magorium
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
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