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AustinWired
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Surprise!

#1 Post by AustinWired »

They're coming off tomorrow at 9:30 am. Wish me luck. :D
Braced 1/27/2005
De-Braced 12/5/2005
Ceramic brackets, now in Essix retainers!
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HollyDontSpend
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Location: Lubbock,Tx

yeah!!!!

#2 Post by HollyDontSpend »

WHOO-HOOO!!!!! Hooray!!! That's so exciting! Congratulations! :-V :-)o :-88 :jump: :rawk: :-* :banana:
Damon 2's for 18 months, removed 11/03/05
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joplin
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#3 Post by joplin »

Good luck & congratulations! Don't forget to post photos :)
Case: Impacted canines, crowding & crossbite.
Treatment: SARPE 2004/10/6, RPE 2004/9/28 - 2005/1/31, w-arch until 2005/11/22, impacted canines extracted 2005/5/18.
Braces on: top 2005/6/2, bottom 2005/8/30.
Braces off: 2008/6/9.
Retainers, phase one: expanding Hawley retainer 24/7, bonded retainers on top & bottom.
Retainers, phase two: Hawley on top, bonded both top & bottom, positioner for night time use.
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johnnys_angel
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#4 Post by johnnys_angel »

Congrats Austinwired!!! I bet you are so excited. Have fun and enjoy the whole process :D I remember when I went to get my braces off, I couldn't stop smiling! Even when they were removing the brackets I was smiling (lol :roll:)
Damon 2's top and bottom, BRACED 02/22/04 and REMOVED 08/29/05. Now in bonded retainers (top and bottom) :4 wisdom teeth surgically removed on 12/22/05:
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LoobyLou
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#5 Post by LoobyLou »

Aww congratulations!! What a lovely surprise for you!! Yeah don't forget to post photos...can't wait to see them!!!

:-V :-)o :thumbsup:
Braced: 22nd April 2005
Type of brace: Damon 3 uppers and lowers
Estimated brace time: 18 months - now extended to approx 22 months

*Latest - now I have no idea how long it will be!*




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H Rogers
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#6 Post by H Rogers »

What a great Christmas present Austin Wired to get your braces off!
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pics..... :dance: :HugeGrin: :thumbsup: :-)o
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Gel
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#7 Post by Gel »

Yipee-i-yay! Wonderful news. Good luck with everything and congratulations.
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It is better to aim for the stars and land in a tree than to aim for a tree and land in the mud.
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hannah164
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#8 Post by hannah164 »

Congratualtions! What a great Christmas gift! We want pictures!

:-)o :-V :dance: :banana: :HugeGrin:

-Hannah


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Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05
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AustinWired
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#9 Post by AustinWired »

I'm officially FREE! The experience wasn't as bad as I had imagined, even with the ceramic brackets. Only a couple shattered, and most of them popped off with the bonding material in tow.

I wish I could post some pictures, but I don't have the right cable for my camera right now. I am really happy with the results, though. Thanks for all the support over the past year- especially during those first few days. It's been quite the journey!

And yes, this was a graduation/Christmas present for myself. :D
Braced 1/27/2005
De-Braced 12/5/2005
Ceramic brackets, now in Essix retainers!
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alexa
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#10 Post by alexa »

Congrats on your early release! =D
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
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lesdents
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Location: Los Angeles

YAY

#11 Post by lesdents »

GOOD FOR YOU!

Wasn't it all worth it!?
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LoobyLou
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#12 Post by LoobyLou »

Yay!!

Bet you keep looking in the mirroe at them and feeling them with your tongue!

Have you got your retainer yet? What type have you got?
:-V :-88 :thumbsup: :dance: :biglaf:

LoobyLou xx
Braced: 22nd April 2005
Type of brace: Damon 3 uppers and lowers
Estimated brace time: 18 months - now extended to approx 22 months

*Latest - now I have no idea how long it will be!*




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AustinWired
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#13 Post by AustinWired »

I have Essix retainers for the uppers and lowers for now and am supposed to wear them for 12 hours per day. Ortho said I might want to switch to Hawleys after a couple of years since they last longer and my teeth will be more settled by then.

My teeth do feel a little weird now that they're straight. I examine my bite marks in food and marvel at how nothing is stuck in my teeth after eating. I finally went a day without using a toothpick! My gums are still a little sore from the drilling, but other than that, everything is great.
Braced 1/27/2005
De-Braced 12/5/2005
Ceramic brackets, now in Essix retainers!
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nvcarissa
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#14 Post by nvcarissa »

Congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures of your great new smile! :D
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Braced 5/11/05, BSSO with advancement 6/21/06, Debanded: 8/1/07. Click on www for my braces story.
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