officially naked- finally

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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amysmile
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Joined: Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:22 pm
Location: greenville SC

officially naked- finally

#1 Post by amysmile »

I finally got them off!!! I have to be honest, the removal was not pleasant and my teeth feel kind of strange now, but it was all worth it. The removal of my ceramic uppers felt like my ortho was chipping chunks off my teeth, but all of it DID come off- no harm done. My molar bands came off pretty easily, but as some of you have posted, it did kind of smell funky. I went to my general dentist afterwards and I still have no cavities, thank goodness! I had seriously considered just doing veneers to straighten my smile, but now I'm so thankful that I have a mouthful of natural healthy straight teeth!!!
I have only posted on this site a few times, but I have read hundreds of comments from you guys, and it has been a real inspiration, especially when my mouth was killing me and I was getting discouraged about having braces at my age in general.
I will be sure to post before and after pics next week after my Zoom whitening!!
Thank you guys for giving me and my teeth a little hope!

xtrememkovr
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Location: Los Angeles, California

#2 Post by xtrememkovr »

congrats on your new smile... and just in time for the holidays, lucky you!

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Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. - Marianne Williamson.
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Attagirl2
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#3 Post by Attagirl2 »

Congratulations, Amysmile! :jump: :-)o :jump:
Had Damon 3 / Smart Clips for almost 2 years
Now in Hawley upper 10 hours/day, permanent lower retainers

alexa
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#4 Post by alexa »

Congrats!
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom

Bracedapril05
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#5 Post by Bracedapril05 »

Thats fantastic news!!! :D

can't wait for the pics!!

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