Yay me, I'm brace free! (With pics)
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Krey,
Your teeth look phenominal! Great success story.
A word of caution with the Essix retainers - be careful over the long term that they don't warp or bend. After my first round in braces some 12 or so years ago, I had that happen and stopped wearing my retainers after that. As a result, my teeth shifted and I am about to start round 2 of treatment. I'm told the way to go is a permanent retainer behind the teeth, which I'll probably inquire about when I'm nearing completion of treatment.
Again, congrats on your new smile!
KOB
Your teeth look phenominal! Great success story.
A word of caution with the Essix retainers - be careful over the long term that they don't warp or bend. After my first round in braces some 12 or so years ago, I had that happen and stopped wearing my retainers after that. As a result, my teeth shifted and I am about to start round 2 of treatment. I'm told the way to go is a permanent retainer behind the teeth, which I'll probably inquire about when I'm nearing completion of treatment.
Again, congrats on your new smile!
KOB
Re: Yay me, I'm brace free! (With pics)
Thanks everyone for your awesome compliments!HummerMan3 wrote:Krey,
Your teeth look phenominal! Great success story.
A word of caution with the Essix retainers - be careful over the long term that they don't warp or bend. After my first round in braces some 12 or so years ago, I had that happen and stopped wearing my retainers after that. As a result, my teeth shifted and I am about to start round 2 of treatment. I'm told the way to go is a permanent retainer behind the teeth, which I'll probably inquire about when I'm nearing completion of treatment.
Again, congrats on your new smile!
KOB
In regards to Hum, that was/is a concern of mine. My teeth have improved since I have had my braces removed (braces: the gift that keeps on giving lol) anyway, I know the plastics and composites have improved a lot just in the last 5 years. However, I am considering the Vivera retainers from Invisalign. Being a hardcore night time grinder, these really do serve two purposes for me...The Vivera retainers, although I have to pay for them and I think its about $600 for 3 or 4 sets...basically, you can get up to 1 year wear with one set, and because its the same impression all of the trays are the same...so I dunno...but it is a good point because these things do feel kinda flimsy..
Re: Yay me, I'm brace free! (With pics)
lookin good
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Your smile is beautiful! I also have an open bite and will be consulting an ortho this week. Have you been able to maintain a normal bite since having your braces removed. A huge concern for me is getting braces and then having my open bite return once they are removed.
Thanks your success is inspirational.
Thanks your success is inspirational.
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They look awesome! I'm so excited to get mine off!
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Wow amazing result!!
I am surprised it only took 45 minutes. I have my braces removal date scheduled and was told it would take approximately 2 hours...
I am surprised it only took 45 minutes. I have my braces removal date scheduled and was told it would take approximately 2 hours...
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Your smile looks great! Thanks for posting your results!
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Beautiful smile!! Congrats!!
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All I can say is WOW! Truly beautiful result! You must be completely ecstatic!
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Beautiful smile!! I can't wait until the day I get to enjoy my smile.
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Awesome! Your smile is AMAZING! Congrats!
Your post just made me even MORE excited about getting braced soon. Thanks for sharing! :-)
Your post just made me even MORE excited about getting braced soon. Thanks for sharing! :-)