Kim's First Steps at 22-BRACES OFF!

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#241 Post by **mayday** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:33 pm

Glamour, Glamour!!

#242 Post by **finallybraced** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:09 pm

Hey Kim,

WOW!!!!!!!!! Your results are so encouraging, thanks for sharing. Your teeth look so good. I haven't been on the site for about 7 months. (didn't have internet). I also had the upper, right incisor pushed back. Your teeth looked almost just like mine. I'm happy with my own results, so far. (I also have Damon brackets-since April 2006).

However seeing your pics really encourages me. I still have mouth sores, but I just keep reminding myself it will be worth it in the end.
The Upside is that I've lost weight(I've been trying to do that for 5 years). Mostly b/c chewing is such a task that I get tired of chewing before I get full. Also, I won't eat chocolate and other things in public, for fear of walking around with it stuck in my braces. And, some junk foods that I used to eat are so difficult to chew now, that I look at it, think how nice it would be to eat it, then say, "It's not worth the effort."

Well, I'm really happy for you. I know you'll be glad to get them off. I still have until April 2008.

FinallyBraced

Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:09 pm

Do you have the braces off now?

#244 Post by **finallybraced** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:43 pm

How are you feeling? (Today Jan. 29 ?)
Is your mouth just killing you, or are you taking it pretty well?
It DOES get better.

#245 Post by **belmikry** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:34 pm

well- here they are!

with retainer-

#246 Post by **newmetal** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:09 pm

Ahh your teeth look really good. How does it feel having them off? Are your teeth sore?

#247 Post by **SimInsomniac** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:09 pm

Wow belmikry! The results are amazing, you must be so happy!

Good luck in the retainers and enjoy your freedom and new smile!

Sim

#248 Post by **samantha_lou** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:42 pm

Wow, what a stunning result Kim! You must be thrilled! Your teeth look really gorgeous

#249 Post by **belmikry** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:12 am

thanks guys! I'm glad with the final result too!

sorry i didin't get a chance to write down my thoughts- i was quickly out the door after uploading the images to go to dinner! ribs are delicious everyone!

[just like you remember!

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I have a permanent retainer on the bottoms and a HAwley clear retainer on the top- first they placed the permentant retainer, then debonded the brackets- taking off the bottoms was simple- except for some mild pressure in the front ones- the top- ouch! did I ever feel like they were removing some of my teeth with it!

Then-the SCRAPING NOISES! I thought my teeth were literally getting sanded down to nothing! o_o... loud and scary noises from that instrument! the but once they were off, I got to get up and rinse and I peeked a smile- very suprised how white they looked!

I was then shown how to use my retainer- fit snug- although the wire is a tad too high [ortho says its ok- but next appointment he wants to make sure] I have to wear it 24 hours a day, other then eating/brushing or active sports? I may have had them off a tad bit longer afterwards- news broke out about my debonding and my co-workers decided to make an unofficial staff party to celebrate! I went to the staff party and everyone was very excited to see my new smile!

this morning- tad sore- gums are inflamed- must use some salt water rinses for that- but yeah- i'm happy!

newmetal: yes- yes they are!

basically two hours after getting them off [which the bottoms were nothing- the tops- ouch!] I went to my first dental appointment in 9 months- I wanted to wait until they were off to get a through cleaning- and oh boy did i! it took nearly 2 hours- and they used one of those high pressure waterpicks- but wow were my gums sore from the debonding- that didn't help- the assistant was apologizing the whole time- honestly it wasn't that bad- and guess what? no calcification from the brackets [shows that if you brush and floss with braces it is possible!] and I have 'excellent teeth!'

I need to go in next month to get my cap on my impacted incisor fixed- when my dentist in CO put it on, he was trying to smooth it around my brackets- and it's rough now from the debonding- man- i wish my university had dental insurance!

so to compare!

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#250 Post by **jennandtonic** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:58 pm

Wow belmikry! Your teeth look AMAZING! Congratulations!

And boy oh boy do I look forward to eating ribs after I get these babies off.

#251 Post by **belmikry** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:59 am

thanks jen! i know- i can't wait until corn on the cob is in season >_< summber BBQ's!

here's the smile

Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:06 pm

Your teeth look fantastic! Congratulations! But pardon the dumb question - why do your teeth hurt!?! Is it the pressure they put on your teeth when they're removing the brackets? At any rate, I hope it goes away soon! Fantastic results!

Website · #253 Post by **alexa** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:03 pm

Your teeth look great! Congratulations!

#254 Post by **belmikry** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:24 pm

oh sorry- my teeth are sore because I went to the dentist right after- plus my roots on my top teeth were tender- mostly from slight movements prior to my brackets being removed- so when they use pliers to take them off- it was very sore indeed. Usually after a year or so in braces it's easy to take them off, but depending on each tooth and how long its been settled- it may be more tender.

still trying to get used to this retainer- talking is tough, and i'm constantly playing with it- terrified it will shift/etc if I don't wear it properly

#255 Post by **butterfly** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:18 pm

OMG holy cow what did I miss???????? You got a hollywood smile, way to go girl!!!!!

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