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Debanded!
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:00 am
by mg
19 months since full metal braces on, my OD removed them yesterday! Did not hurt a bit, just a bit of pressure. Awaiting Hawley's in very cool brown with speckels which should be in next week. I love my smile and so does everyone else. As you can imagine, I'm smiling a lot. I told no one about my debanding appointment - which was hard to keep to myself. Not even my husband. He noticed withing 30 seconds of seeing me as did my boss and coworker.
It was worth all the trouble and pain: TPA for 11 months (was imbedded in the roof of my mouth); elastics, power chains, rectangular wires and many, many adjustments - all worth it!
It feels strange but wonderful to have no metal supporting my teeth. Great luck and encouragement to all who make this journey!
Mary
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:26 am
by Lela
Congratulations Mary!!!
I got mine off yesterday too and it really is a strange feeling.
Happy smiling!
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:32 am
by cakeorbed
Congratulations!!! That must be an amazing feeling. Any pre and post pics?? x
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:34 am
by Laura1985
Congratulations!!! You sound so happy! I can't wait to be at that point! I love that you surprised your husband and others- that must have taken major self control not to tell anyone! Congrats again!
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:59 am
by petitcanard
Congrats!!!
That must feel so wonderful! I'm just about to embark on my journey, so it's great to read posts from those who've reached the end and are happy. Any pics?
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:48 am
by Kharmynn
How exciting! Congratulations!
I'm so jealous, and I haven't even started yet.
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:48 am
by Kharmynn
How exciting! Congratulations!
I'm so jealous, and I haven't even started yet.
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:19 am
by CactusZAF
Congratulations Mary!!
I'm so so jealous, I've had mine more than two years and still can't see the end of this yet.
I really wish you all the best with your naked tooths, enjoy your freedom.
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:18 pm
by Lingualita
Hi Mary,
Congrats on being unbraced! Can't wait for that day to come. So glad you're happy with your results. I'm sure I'll be it as well once that day'll finally come
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:55 am
by mg
Thank you, thank you for all the great support!
Your day will come too; it really does go by fast although it does not seem to while going through the process. Don't be jealous CactusZAF. If you've made it this far your day must be coming soon. Kharmynn, I remember coming upon this website about 2 yrs ago just before getting braced and felt exactly as you do. Yup, Laura1985, it was self control but I almost blurted it out Sunday night to hubby. Glad I didn't - it was a nice surprise for him. He has been extremely supportive during this process knowing it was somewhat painful and I had difficulty eating some things we both enjoy and had bitten my tongue several times - ouch, and the TPA. He was right there for me so we had a nice hug when he saw my naked smile! Lela - we're debanding twins! Congratulations and happy smiling to you too!! Petitcanard - great luck to you! And I hope to upload pics asap! LIngulaita - thanks and yes, you'll be right there with all those naked tooths!
Thanks,
Mary
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:35 am
by fdd1212
Awesome, mg! I just got mine off this morning! I feel like a million bucks. After 21mo, it did go by fast. He shaped my teeth and leveled them out. I am SO happy. Congrats to you!
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:35 am
by mg
Congratulations to you too!!
I need some shaping & leveling. Hopefully will be done next Wed when I get my Hawleys.
Thanks, fdd1212!
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:47 am
by Margie
Congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures!
I think keeping it a secret is a great idea! I can only imagine how hard it was to keep it a secret! I think I want to try to keep my date a secret too, when I eventually get a date that is! I'm at least a year away from it now.