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De-Brace Day: May 31, 2011 WOO HOO!!!
Essix retainer; Bonded Retainer on 2 Front Teeth
Braces- upper- October 1, 2009; lower- December 1, 2009
18 months to the day!
Wow, you look great! ow long do you have left? Do you mind saying whether you had to have any extractions? My upper arch is a bit more crowded than yours but i have high hopes (just like everyone) that I end up with as great a job as yours!
Wow! absolutely amazing progress! Your teeth look great! You must be extremely happy
Braces: Metal fixed upper and lower Estimated treatment time: 18-24 months Braces Removed: August 2013 (after 33 months in braces) Retainers: Upper & lower essix and lower bonded My Story / Before & After photos
Thanks!! I have about 3-4 months left but I'm sure time will fly. I did have extractions for those wondering. I had 4 incisors pulled. The whole process has been smooth and I definately don't regret any of it. I'm just glad I can smile without holding back!
Also, when I take them off, do any of you recommend I get it whitened? I head good things about ZOOM whitening and I think $200 is a reasonable price. Any thoughts on this?
You have had amazing progress so far! It doesn't look like you have too much longer to go.
I was also braced in May 2009 so it is nice to see someone's progress that was braced around the same time as me.
You asked about whitening, I am also considering getting it done. I'm not sure what process I am going to go with though, but I am expecting to pay close to $400 based on what I have heard from other people that have gotten it done.
braces are a strange world, at Jan they look pretty much the same as they do in Aug, its strange to think what is going on in those 8 months, I have similar problems as you did but only on one site of my mouth, I have my braces on for 12 months, I have no extractions but I am hoping I can get the results you have in 12 months, they look great!
if I have rsults like you in April 2011 I will be very happy!
ralphylad wrote:braces are a strange world, at Jan they look pretty much the same as they do in Aug, its strange to think what is going on in those 8 months, I have similar problems as you did but only on one site of my mouth, I have my braces on for 12 months, I have no extractions but I am hoping I can get the results you have in 12 months, they look great!
if I have rsults like you in April 2011 I will be very happy!