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I did it! I'm debanded!

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:28 pm
by TXMommy
I'm so excited -- my teeth are finally nakkie!!! :jump: I posted my whole story in the "Naked Tooth" boards, and I'll post pictures there tomorrow. Debracing was a breeze -- even with ceramics! And surprisingly enough, this Essix retainer is pretty comfortable. I'm SO thrilled!

Good luck everyone! :-88

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:51 am
by Maria83
Congratulations, I am sure you 're so happy!

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:30 pm
by ellen
Congratulations!

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:17 pm
by blindboarder2008
Congratz!!!!!!!! I'll be on the naked teeth side on monday!!!!!! Cant wait!!!!

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:50 pm
by TXMommy
FINALLY getting around to those pics! 8) I can't stop smiling these days; it's SUCH a relief to be rid of those vampire teeth and that awful overbite. Sooo...here we go:

Right before I walked into the office -- my teeth in chains and elastics for [hopefully!] the last time (I swear, it looks like a torture chamber!):
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This is how I started out almost two years ago:
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And here is my brand-new smile!
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It may not be movie-star quality, and it may not be anyone's definition of perfect (judging by some of the posts I've read recently). My midline is off, I'd like my teeth whiter and my canines bonded to be more square, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new smile! I'm not embarrassed to smile big cheesy smiles, and I'm excited to start sending out resume reels to television news stations.

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:29 am
by Lanna
Looks awesome! Congratulations and you have a beautiful smile!

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:49 am
by b
GORGEOUS smile! Its post like these that get me so excited for my new smile! Its still a year away, but I cant wait! Thanks for posting!

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:51 pm
by jjs34748
Very nice outcome, congrats.

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:41 pm
by Audra
Your teeth are absolutely beautiful. And I wouldn't worry about the bonding for your canines. Your smile is perfect.

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:05 pm
by Bellalalala
Amazing!

You're teeth look perfect with the shape of your lips!
I can't get over how good they look!!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:17 am
by tyeomans
Congrats! I bet it feels great to have them removed! Mine are fixing to come off! Can you tell me though how you posted those pictures? I can't figure it out!

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:14 pm
by TXMommy
Wow, you guys...your kind words seriously brought tears to my eyes. I've never had anyone compliment my smile, nor has anyone ever said that my teeth were perfect. :) Thank you all SO much for your support and kindness. This is why I have enjoyed coming to ArchWired so much in the past year! I only wish I'd started posting earlier, but I'm glad to be here now and sharing in everyone's journeys. :heart:

Yay!

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:36 pm
by Kharmynn
Congratulations TXMommy! Your teeth look beautiful!
I hope mine look as good as yours when I get there.

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:05 am
by lfwood
Your teeth look like a movie stars to me. Your smile reminds me of Cameron Diaz!!!

Well done, all the hard work has paid off for you!!!

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:24 am
by Laura1985
Your teeth look amazing!!! I want mine to look like that soon!!! :) Congrats on being all done and good luck with sending out your resume!