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Yippe they're off
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:28 am
by mmh
Yes, it's official, they're off... On 23.11.06, surgery 17.11.07, off 12.03.08. Yippeee. Fixed bonded retainer on the bottom (six) and essix clear retainer on the top (24/7 for 3 months, then night time wear, probably followed by an upper hawley forEVER!!) The joy of getting the braces off was pretty fantastic! I'm not loving the essix retainer, but compared to braces it is just fine.
Time goes by, whether you're watching the clock or not. Hang in there, it is so worth it!!! mmh
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:52 am
by Love4Law
Congrats!! I can't wait till I get mine off!!
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:55 am
by SinOnYourLips
Congrats!!! I candefinately understand your excitment! I just got mines off today as well and the essix is pretty comfy!
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:05 pm
by SnowSara
Congrats!
Lots of debanding going on! It's a fun "club" to be in, haha!
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:14 pm
by Love4Law
Congrats to you as well SinOnYourLips.
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:43 pm
by Mmmmuuaa
Isn't it great?! Congratulations!!!!
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:13 am
by mmh
Thanks for all the congratulations, and yes, it is great. It is funny though, lots of people haven't noticed and it doesn't worry me, it just means I guess that they didn't really notice my teeth that much, full stop, the whole 16 months I had braces!! Surprise surprise, I am not the centre of everyone's universe!?! I LOVE that I can take out the upper essix to eat and drink and the lower bonded doesn't worry me at all. Who would have thought flossing would now bring such joy (it is so fast and easy!!!)?!?!? mmh x