Confess your orthodontic sins.

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joeyyeo
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#31 Post by joeyyeo »

Never cared about what I ate from day 1.
Always fiddling with my braces, broke a hook because of that once and didn't go back for an emergency appointment.
Not flossing everyday, it's just too troublesome!
Always playing with my elastics, putting them in positions they should not be in...
Upper braces off after 636 days!
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parsleysage
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#32 Post by parsleysage »

Any more sins? This is an enjoyable thread, though I'm shocked and appalled at ALL of you! ;)
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oldfart
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#33 Post by oldfart »

I still chew my nails. Very carefully, but I do.

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Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
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jem
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#34 Post by jem »

On several occasions I opened all (8) of my Damon brackets and took the wire out to have a look at it.
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)

Click here for my story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42194
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oldfart
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#35 Post by oldfart »

Now that one is unforgiveable!
Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
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djspeece
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#36 Post by djspeece »

jem wrote:On several occasions I opened all (8) of my Damon brackets and took the wire out to have a look at it.
I have often thought about doing that, but was afraid it might turn out like some of my home repairs which ends up with me going to a hardware store seeking guidance on how to undo my "repair." You are my hero.
Dan

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Matilda
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#37 Post by Matilda »

:shock: Man, some of you people are bad and such cheaters! :lol:
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parapian
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#38 Post by parapian »

oldfart wrote: Heck I now find myself checking out everyones teeth as I am talking to them, and mentally coming up with a orthodontic plan for them if I think they need them.
So funny! Me too! :mrgreen:
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oldfart
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#39 Post by oldfart »

parapian wrote:
oldfart wrote: Heck I now find myself checking out everyones teeth as I am talking to them, and mentally coming up with a orthodontic plan for them if I think they need them.
So funny! Me too! :mrgreen:
They especially get worried when I ask them to open up wider and I stick a mirror in thier mouth.
Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
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parapian
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#40 Post by parapian »

Ok, I don't go that far! :)
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djspeece
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#41 Post by djspeece »

Matilda wrote::shock: Man, some of you people are bad and such cheaters! :lol:
Let's hear about yours, Matilda. And don't tell me you're the only pure one around here! :wink:
Dan

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying
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kewpi
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#42 Post by kewpi »

And here I thought I was rebel of the year for eating potato crisps last weekend!!
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Realizingadream
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#43 Post by Realizingadream »

My goodness, what a rowdy lot we are!

I thought I was bad for eating candy um whenever.

Cheetos, ah bring me Cheetos, the crunchy thick ones not those bad puff ball things.

Beef jerky! Wahoo!

Well, popcorn of course. I still can't figure out why it is banned. Yum. Oh yah, the kind with sugar on it.

What a great thread. Good thing I didn't read it when I was a beginner and new to braces....

My braces are off now and I never got the courage to open all the Damons and take the wire out. I just KNEW I'd have to go talk to the man and get my mellow harshed....

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djspeece
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#44 Post by djspeece »

Realizingadream wrote:My goodness, what a rowdy lot we are!



Well, popcorn of course. I still can't figure out why it is banned. Yum. Oh yah, the kind with sugar on it.


Real
Sirwired has explained that the issue with popcorn is the hull, which could get lodged in the gumline and cause issues there.
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Matilda
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Re: Confess your orthodontic sins.

#45 Post by Matilda »

djspeece wrote:
Matilda wrote::shock: Man, some of you people are bad and such cheaters! :lol:
Let's hear about yours, Matilda. And don't tell me you're the only pure one around here! :wink:
:lol: I think my one and only orthodontic sin are chewy candy and crunchy snacks pretty much on daily basis. :oops:
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