I'm Free!

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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lisaemtp
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Joined: Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:24 pm
Location: Palm Harbor, FL

I'm Free!

#1 Post by lisaemtp »

After 26 months, I'm finally braces-free!

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I'm thrilled with the results! The crowding was resolved in about eight months, but the crossbite took a LOT longer to fix. I was convinced I would be the one in a million that ends up with white squares where the brackets were, but I guess I did a good job keeping them clean. All that's left now is to do a little whitening after I have my cleaning tomorrow. I have Essix retainers, and after filing down the edges a little they are pretty comfortable. I'm wearing them full time for three months, then I go back to the ortho and I'll probably just wear them at night after that. This was, hands down, the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. I can't stop smiling! :D

TheShmo
Posts: 93
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:10 pm

#2 Post by TheShmo »

Beautiful results!!! I get mine off in 2 1/2 weeks... I hope I'm as lucky :D
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FuzzyPants
Posts: 156
Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:56 pm
Location: Vancouver, BC

#3 Post by FuzzyPants »

Very nice - congratulations!
Braced October 17, 2007
BSSO and Lefort August 13, 2008
De-braced November 24, 2008

overseasmel
Posts: 250
Joined: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:01 pm
Location: Australia

#4 Post by overseasmel »

Congratulations! Your teeth look fabulous. :D
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Braced 20 Nov 06. Sentenced to 18-30 months. Released 23 Feb 09 (27 months and 3 days).
Uppers: 3M Clarity Ceramic. Lowers: Damon 3MX.
SARPE 21 April 06 and 7.5 months in expander (on for 2 weeks before surgery), turning to a width of 14.5mm.

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