Finally NAKED! (pics)
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Finally NAKED! (pics)
Well, the braces came off today at 9:30 AM. Some of you may have seen my thread last night, I was pretty nervous about getting them off. The entire visit took about 40-45 minutes. The brackets did pop right off as everyone said, not too much pain at all. The polishing of the teeth and getting the glue off was slightly uncomfortable at times, but not nearly as bad as I thought. After they were polished, they took a few X-Rays of my teeth, which they also did before I got the braces on. Then they took impressions of my top and bottom teeth for the retainers I'm getting Monday(still clueless as to what type I'm getting). I wish I had taken some better BEFORE pics, as I really came a long way.
Earliest clear picture I have is Jan. 2005, 4 months after the braces came on.
Here's what they look like today
Couldn't be happier with the results. Previously, both laterals were pushed way back, and both canines were way up in my gums. The ortho said the gums above the laterals should 'raise' by themselves eventually, or they can just trim them, as they come down on the teeth. Also, as everyone was right, my teeth do feel really slimy. Sorry for the long read. The journey is finally over.
Earliest clear picture I have is Jan. 2005, 4 months after the braces came on.
Here's what they look like today
Couldn't be happier with the results. Previously, both laterals were pushed way back, and both canines were way up in my gums. The ortho said the gums above the laterals should 'raise' by themselves eventually, or they can just trim them, as they come down on the teeth. Also, as everyone was right, my teeth do feel really slimy. Sorry for the long read. The journey is finally over.
Braced: Sept. 27, 2004
Debanding: May 5, 2006
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Congratuations! Your teeth look great. I'm glad the procedure went better than you'd expected. As far as your before pics go, I took a ton but accidently deleted them. Luckily I was able to get my before pics from the orthodontist, though. If you really want them, I'm sure you'd just have to ask. Enjoy your new smile!
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Congratulations! I too just had my braces taken off last week! I'm waiting to get my before and after pics from the ortho to post them up for all to see. But you're teeth look awesome! I got a clear retainer which is pretty nice because you can't tell that I am wearing one unless you are up close to me. Perhaps thats what you'll get getting! Congrats again!
Congratulations to you too !!Congratulations! I too just had my braces taken off last week! I'm waiting to get my before and after pics from the ortho to post them up for all to see. But you're teeth look awesome! I got a clear retainer which is pretty nice because you can't tell that I am wearing one unless you are up close to me. Perhaps thats what you'll get getting! Congrats again!
So many "naked ones" running amok on the forum these days.
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Yep, I did indeed get clear essix retainers, top and bottom. They felt pretty tight for the first hour or so, but it's not so bad now. The fact that they aren't noticeable is a big plus!braceface69 wrote: I got a clear retainer which is pretty nice because you can't tell that I am wearing one unless you are up close to me. Perhaps thats what you'll get getting! Congrats again!
Thanks again everyone!
Braced: Sept. 27, 2004
Debanding: May 5, 2006
Debanding: May 5, 2006