Getting braces taken off

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#1 Post by **MariaMetalMouth** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:55 am

on 2nd of October, and 9.15am!! Finally!!
It's been a long time coming, and still another 3 months

Anyone know what to expect, does it hurt? how long it takes?
thanks,

MMMx

#2 Post by **Spidey** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:56 am

October 2nd, was my brace day too... Although that was in 2006

I would read through the My Brace Day stories here on Archwired, in the read-only section. It helps to get an idea of what you might expect. You also will learn after some time here that nobody's brace experience are exactly the same, and to expect the unexpected.

If you go into the journey knowing you are there for the long haul, don't rush it, and ask lots of questions then it makes the journey easier.

Good Luck!!

20 months in- and (maybe) 2 months to go!

#3 Post by **Spidey** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:04 am

Oops- getting your braces OFF, not getting braces put ON!

Ha- that's what happens when you haven't had your morning coffee yet...

In that case, the braces removal stories will help. I suppose my other advice is not needed-- since I am so excited to get mine off "don't rush it" is silly advice

wink

#4 Post by **lionfish** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:22 pm

Congratulations - October is not that far away.

If you have all metal brackets, they will most likely snap off quickly and you'll feel nothing.

Ceramics take a bit more effort. I can't say I enjoyed having the ceramics removed - had to bite down hard on a wafer (which hurt a bit) while they applied some sort of pliers to get 'em off. I'd also had a few break on me.

Other than that, some people say the cleaning process can be sensitive but I didn't find it to be a problem.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:28 pm

They do kind of just pop off, quite amazing the lack of effort it can take. The most surprising thing was when they sanded the glue off...it did smell like burning hair (LASIK and tattoo removal also smells this way, ha) and when I got up to rinse it was like I had been "antiqued" (when you get a bag of flour dumped on your head as you sleep) my whole face was covered in dust that I even found in my ears the next day. So my advice is to keep your eyes closed tightly for that as you might get chunks in your eyes.

#6 Post by **DireWire** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:05 pm

well, my de-banding day is still in the far future (no idea... something like 6-12 mths? Or maybe more or maybe less?), so I can only contribute one experience:

I recently had a Creme Brulee, and a bracket came of like nothing. Very painless and enjoyable way of doing it. Highly recommended.

DireWire

#7 Post by **jennielee81** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:05 pm

They pop off quickly, the only thing I found uncomfortable was when they used the high speed thing to grind off the glue. The cold air and the grinding were something I could have lived without. It wasn't that bad and it was over very quickly.

The actual bracket removal was about 3 or 4 minutes. The grinding took a while because it wasn't working properly. Took about 10 minutes. Total time was less than 15 minutes. WITH NO PAIN.

Then I got retainers, pictures and instructions.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

#8 Post by **funshine** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:04 pm

Congrats, Maria! Your countdown is on!

#9 Post by **breda206** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:14 am

At my appointment in May, I asked the ortho how long until the finish line. He had originally given me 18-24 months, at that stage I was at 11 months.

He said oh not long at all, 6 months at most!

Wahey! I am so excited! but i'm still trying not to get my hopes up. I will be happy any time around christmas/ january. That is still much shorter than the worst case scenario 24 month stint! so yippee!

#10 Post by **MariaMetalMouth** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:03 am

Congrats to you, that must be great news!

Originally i was told 18 months, if that... that was nearly 30 months ago!

I've never said anything, cos i don't want them rushing it and doing a half hearted job.

Had an adjustment today, and theyve moved my deband date to September 18th.. wahooo!