Metal Mouth Message Board

yes, today it happened. My braces were removed. All in all it took a couple of hours. First my bite turbos were removed. Then the bonded retainer were fixed on the inside of the lower and upper front teeth after which the brackets + wire were cut off. The worst part was the removal of the bonding material which was first scraped off and then drilled with a plastic drill. Finally molds were taken for the retainer that I will wear 3-6 months beginning next week. X-rays were also taken and everything looks good. No cavities!!!!

At this point my only worry is that my teeth will relapse into their former crookedness. So I'm actually looking forward to receiving my retainer next week so the stabilizing can begin.

As much as I'm happy that I decided to undergo this treatment there is absolutely no way that I'm going to do it again! But one should never say never... Hehe.

Here are some pics taken today a few hours after debonding:





Finally the journey has come to an end. I want to thank everyone here on forum for being so supportive and open when things were not going so smooth in my treatment. I have had some issues along the way and your help has been very important to me. Thanks!

All the best.

Danish

Your teeth are gorg'!! And no cavities? You should get a cookie for that...Seriously...one with chocolate chunks. Mmm. Congrats!

WOW! They look awesome. You have come such a long way. Congrats!

Congrats your teeth look great!!!

Congrats Danish,

Are your bonded retainers annoying? Do they affect your speech?

Your teeth look absolutely fantastic!! There are so many people lately who are getting them off - I'm totally jealous since my treatment has just begun That day for me seems way too far off into the distance.

thx for your comments. I'm still high from the debonding. Hehe. It's SO weird to brush your teeth without all the metal. And I have got to learn to smile and show teeth.
I just hope that I will not relapse. Can't wait to get that retainer eventhough I will probably speak like a person with a speech impediment (no offence).

Zeppguy73: bonded retainer does not affect speech. You sort of notice it with your tongue, but my ortho explained that after some days I won't notice it anymore. Hell, after 629 days with train tracks in your mouth I guess you can get used to anything, no? hehe.

sarahlynn: I know the feeling. Reading about people who got their braces off when I was still en route. I'll promise that you will get there too. So stay busy with activities and you'll see... time WILL fly!

Danish

Thanks for the info Danish. After doing some research, I'm not really worried about the retainer anymore. I think I can put up with it for the 6 months or so, my ortho has recommended it.

Danish, your teeth look great. I've been following your whole journey as your story was very similar to mine, crooked teeth top and bottom, extract first premolars, closing gaps, etc. etc. You got your braces a month earlier than me so you have finished early and I'm very happy for you - and envious of course! I went to the ortho today and he won't confirm a deband date but assures me I am very close and that he doubts that my treatment will go beyond the 2 years (that will be 31st Oct) so the worst case is I have another 18 weeks to go, maybe less. I have a few stubborn black triangle gaps to close and have had IPR so we are down to the finishing touches. Like you I can't wait because I am well and truly over this! Pat

Danish,

Your teeth look great!!!

Congrats!!!
B

Congratulatins, your teeth absolutley amazing, you must be so proud, be sure to wear your retainers, its crucial. Again, congrats!

Danish! You made it! Your teeth look incredible. I bet you can't wait to hit the town and flash those pearly white straight teeth! Congrats!!!!

Congratulations!!! I hope that it doesn't take too long to get used to showing those pearly whites when you smile I envy you as I still have about 3 months left in my treatment. Your smile looks great and you should be proud to show it off. Congratulations and enjoy your new smile.

YAY! Congratulations Danish, I'm so excited for you after the long journey you have endured

Hope everything is going well and you are enjoying being brace-free! I know I am, hehe.

Question for ya............... How are you doing with the bonding retainer? Are you having any problems with flossing, food getting trapped etc...?