Braces came off today after all!

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lilzoya3
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Braces came off today after all!

#1 Post by lilzoya3 »

So, so happy! Thanks to all who crossed fingers for me! I talked to my ortho about the two touching teeth (see earlier post this morning). One of my teeth, which was extremely rotated and shifted forward, is partially fused, so this will be "as good as it gets" without surgery. He explained that my bite is fine and no worries, so I'm very much relieved! :-)

With braces, as of this morning (ignore the circled area...I was concerned about it for no good reason!):
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And after removal this afternoon, here is my bite with nothing on, except my permanent retainer bonded behind my lower teeth, which you obviously cannot see.
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And this is with my essic retainer on top...barely noticeable! WOOT!
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Now I just wear the top retainer for 3 months 24/7 except for eating, and then have a checkup with the ortho. After that, it will be top retainer only at night! Very happy!


For those just starting or in the middle: do not worry...it seems to take forever, but before you know it, you are bracefree!!

And one more note: the removal of the brackets was painful! Be prepared! It felt like they were cracking my teeth! Although, the ortho explained that it sounds/feels MUCH worse than it really it. Enamel is stronger than your bones...it is the strongest substance in the human body! Fascinating!! :-)

I had mine on for almost 24 months to the day!
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chlorine23
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Joined: Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:51 am
Location: San Diego

#2 Post by chlorine23 »

Wow, congrats! Your teeth look great and I love your retainer (who wouldn't?). I can't wait until I'm where you're at, I'm just starting.
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alexa
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#3 Post by alexa »

Congrats! Your teeth look great! :D
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
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Tasha0313
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Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:21 pm
Location: Georgia

#4 Post by Tasha0313 »

Congrats on being brace-free, it's extremely exciting and your teeth look great!
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Aurelia
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Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:23 am
Location: UK

#5 Post by Aurelia »

wow...your teeth look great :D

I'm due to have my top brace removed in a months time and my ortho has said im going to have the same retainer as you have got, can you tell me what its like to get on with i.e. talking etc..

Well done
All good things come to those that wait
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flipib05
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Joined: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:32 pm
Location: Idaho

#6 Post by flipib05 »

WOW!! :D
FANTASTIC!! They look awesome!!!!
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