Freedom

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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i814u2c
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Location: Portales, New Mexico

Freedom

#1 Post by i814u2c »

The braces came off this morning!!!!!!!
Hated to do the moulds for the retainers. I have a small mouth and it was really tough.
The bottom retainer is bonded in, how do I floss?
I'll ask when my kids go this afternoon.
Now to look into whitening my teeth.

I think I may miss the braces
37 YR F METAL TOP AND BOTTOM
TOP ON OCT 04
BOTTOM ON DEC 04

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browneyedgrl
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#2 Post by browneyedgrl »

Congratulations!!! I had mine taken off two days ago, it's such a weird feeling, but a great one! Enjoy!!!

I have a lower bonded retainer as well, and I found it somewhat difficult to floss even with a threader, my gums are still a bit sensitive.

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Started the journey for the second time on January 10th 2008~Ceramic uppers and metal lowers. Removed on June 2nd 2009.



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DireWire
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Re: Freedom

#3 Post by DireWire »

i814u2c wrote:The braces came off this morning!!!!!!!
Hated to do the moulds for the retainers. I have a small mouth and it was really tough.
The bottom retainer is bonded in, how do I floss?
I'll ask when my kids go this afternoon.
Now to look into whitening my teeth.

I think I may miss the braces
Well, mine are off since a week, and I haven't missed them a single second. Aren't your teeth incredibly smooth?

I have a bonded retainer at bottom, too. I floss with a superfloss and it works ok.

As far as whitening is concerned, I'm in Whitestrips Pro Effects. It works much faster than what I remember from the Whitestrips classic from some years ago.

Enjoy your freedom

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Bite plate gone for good after @3 mths

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