All done tomorrow! Why do I feel so apprehensive?

[jessieg]

These bad boys are coming off tomorrow after 18 months, I thought I'd be SO excited! I've had two nightmares that my teeth fell out after and that they didn't look good. There's a piece of me that's scared they're coming off too early and they'll shift back, but I have no real reason for feeling that way! Did anyone else feel this way near the end? I spoke to someone today who got the inside little wires after her braces came off and she said she cried because they felt so awkward. Now I feel so nervous, not as excited. Seems so wrong.

[thisgal201]

Oh yes! Mine will be coming off in 2 weeks and I am more anxious than excited. I think it is the finality of it and knowing there is no going back once they are off. Don't get me wrong, I am ready to be done....but, I know exactly what you mean. I've been having weird teeth dreams too

[Snowglobe32]

Trust me, once they are off, you are going to wonder what you were worrying about!
They will look fantastic! You will be so happy!

I worried about the same things...almost didn't want them off but they came off and I was so happy! I made a big deal about it, everyone was happy for me and the two others who were getting debraced with me at the same time. You're face will hurt from smiling all day!

Wear your retainers and you will be fine!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[Matilda]

These bad boys are coming off tomorrow after 18 months, I thought I'd be SO excited! I've had two nightmares that my teeth fell out after and that they didn't look good. There's a piece of me that's scared they're coming off too early and they'll shift back, but I have no real reason for feeling that way! Did anyone else feel this way near the end? I spoke to someone today who got the inside little wires after her braces came off and she said she cried because they felt so awkward. Now I feel so nervous, not as excited. Seems so wrong.

I think I'll feel similar when my day comes.

[kathydell]

I don't blame you at all. I'm only half way through and I feel the same way. I think it's because they become such a part of you and you never ever forget about them the whole time they're on so you wonder what it will actually be like without them.

[Fluffy]

I can absolutely relate to that – since I heard from my ortho that I would get them off before the end of the year, I have been worrying about the thought of it and obsessing over every little detail of my teeth and whether they would be getting off too soon because when they are off there’s nothing more you can do.

But at the same time I also worry when I’m at an appointment and the ortho makes these bends in the archwire for the final touches because my bite now feels really good and I fear that any changes might mess it up – so not exactly easy to please
But I think it’s just a matter of nerves and the fact that the mind can be a little too imaginative at times

By the way, I read in your other thread that you’ll be getting them off in about two hours so best of luck to you - and I’m sure we’ll both be happy with the end result when we see our teeth without the braces
(then we can start worrying about the permanent retainer thing that so many people complain about lol )

[Marigold]

I can relate. It's been 2 years 9 months for me, and I was told another 2-4 weeks and they can come off. Part of me was ecstatic, but the other part feels like my teeth still aren't where they should be. I can see the asymmetry and I'm surprised my ortho is okay with it.

So how did the debracing go?

[tiffatee]

I bet your teeth look fantastic. It's 'nice' to hear that others have teeth dreams. I have teeth dreams even before I started on this orthodontic journey. Good luck to you and enjoy your new smile! :-)

[Catlady]

I know exactly what your talking about! I feel the same way!! I'm getting mine off in less than a week.. November 4th to be exact and I'm constantly staring at my teeth and freaking out as to what they'll look like when they are off. I also have those dreams!! One of the dreams I had was that my teeth fell out--EEK!! Part of me is excited, the other side is worried! I'm sure I'll be ok! I've been watching YouTube videos and reading the forums.. atleast this helps me ease down a bit!! haha! I'm sure you'll be fine! Post pictures please!!

~Catlady