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If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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tdc03
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I'm free! (and naked)

#1 Post by tdc03 »

I got my braces off today!!!!!!

The worst thing was getting off that stubborn glue. And the polishing. I didn't know why my upper teeth were so sensitive. Is there a reason why?

Anyway, I am happy with the results, the crowding seemed to go away when the hygenist put the permanent retainer on. But there does seem to be a little gap, that probably won't go away because of how my tooth is shaped. But really only I can notice it.

I got permanent retainers on top and bottom and an essix for the four front teeth.

I can't post pictures because I don't know how.

YAY! I got my braces off! :D
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#2 Post by jennielee81 »

YEAH!!!

So happy for you!

I hated the glue grinding part and the polishing also.

I love the results on my teeth.

If you want, you can check out this thread: viewtopic.php?t=11741

It tells you how to post pic!
"Life is an occasion; RISE TO IT!" --Mr. Magorium
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
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tdc03
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Pics

#3 Post by tdc03 »

OK so I tried posting, and that didn't work so I'm just gonna post the link to the slide show of my braces!

Enjoy!
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#4 Post by jennielee81 »

BEAUTIFUL!!
"Life is an occasion; RISE TO IT!" --Mr. Magorium
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
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#5 Post by tdc03 »

Thanks!!! :rawk: :-)o :banana: :jump: :singing: :-88 :HugeGrin:

Its time to celebrate!!!!!!
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#6 Post by SinOnYourLips »

I wana see too! Where's the link? :oops:
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Estimated Treatment Time: 12 months to life
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#7 Post by tdc03 »

SOrry, I took off the link because I didn't want it public anymore.

But here are the pictures!

Back 2 years agoo...

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Now the finished product!!!!!
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#8 Post by SinOnYourLips »

Thanks for showing the pictures! And WOW your teeth look amazing!!!

Congrats :D
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#9 Post by Dreamer »

Congratulations! I'm right behind you getting mine off December 13th! I can't wait! I'll be getting the bonded retainers on top and bottom also! Will yours be for just a year on the top or for the rest of your life? How hard is it to get the Essix retainers over the bonded retainers?
full metal braces 4/26/05~~debanded 12/13/07!
12/13/07 bonded retainers + wrap around hawley
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tdc03
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Essix + permanent retainer

#10 Post by tdc03 »

My ortho said my top perm retainer would be in for two years. The bottom one should last for about 10 years, if something should happen, then I have to go back to the office to get it fixed.

Having the essix on top over my perm is quite easy! I'm getting two new retainers at my next visit. They first applied my perm retainer on, then did the mold for my essix so it would fit nicely. My essix is snug when i put it on, but doesn't hurt. I think having both the perm top and bottom gives your teeth nice stability, because after i got the braces off, my teeth didn't hurt anymore!!!! hooray! The only downside is flossing, but I can live with that. My teeth moved so much during treatment they needed a permanent retainer.
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#11 Post by Dreamer »

Thanks for the helpful information tdc! :)
full metal braces 4/26/05~~debanded 12/13/07!
12/13/07 bonded retainers + wrap around hawley
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#12 Post by Dimples »

your teeth look great! congrats!
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#13 Post by regulering17 »

you look geurgeus!
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tdc03
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:)

#14 Post by tdc03 »

Thanks everybody for the lovely compliments! :-*
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#15 Post by Miss Smiley »

Gosh darn, your teeth look great! I'm green with envy!
Upper and lower 1st premolars extracted
Uppers braced 4/6/07 & Lowers braced 4/20/07
ceramic brackets and rectangular arch wires
Est. term: 30-36 months
De-banded: 3/04/09 w/ LBR and U&L Essix
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