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Congratulations on nearing the end of your journey! I can't wait to see the final results so be sure to post someNeilH wrote:Thank you. I'm pretty pleased I must admit and not long to go now. I think we have got to a point when it is as good as it can be and any additional movement will have an effect elsewhere so I'm ready to finish now.onwardsandupwards wrote:Looking wonderful Neil, I'm sure you are delighted! Only a few weeks to go
A new smile to accompany you on your overseas trip. How exciting?!!!Thank you Freya, that's very kind of you to say, I'm genuinely humbled by that and remain grateful for all the kind comments.ItsFreyja wrote:NeilH, I'm so happy for you that you're nearly arrived at the end of your journey. I've appreciated your thoughtful, knowledgeable, and encouraging postings. I'm thankful for all of the folks here who put in more than they take out, and you are definitely one of them!
I certainly will. I'm planning on some before and after photos and can't wait to see the finished result too. Not long to wait now, only just over a week, it doesn't seem real.aspiromusings wrote:Congratulations on nearing the end of your journey! I can't wait to see the final results so be sure to post someNeilH wrote:Thank you. I'm pretty pleased I must admit and not long to go now. I think we have got to a point when it is as good as it can be and any additional movement will have an effect elsewhere so I'm ready to finish now.onwardsandupwards wrote:Looking wonderful Neil, I'm sure you are delighted! Only a few weeks to go
Thank you Professor. I'm looking forward to the retainers, I've had them before first time around but the bonded ones will be a new experience. The wire is so thin and looks so delicate but once glued in place, should do a fantastic job. I'm glad I have been able to offer some encouragement to you, that's what this forum is all about.TheProfessor wrote:Even though I haven't always commented, I've been reading your posts and following your story since before I got braced. Thanks for sharing your positive attitude--it was very encouraging for me in my early metal mouth days! I can't wait to hear about how much you love your retainers!
Exactly, I won't recognise myself! I'm actually a bit apprehensive travelling a few days after getting the braces off for absolutely no logical reason at all. I'm not picking up my removable retainers until after I get back a week later and would feel a lot happier if I had them before going. I will have the fixed ones and surely nothing will move that much in a week? Not long now, time is flying by.metalliKa wrote:So the date has be confirmed!
Hi, that would have been quite an endeavour, I'm glad you found it helpful. Getting braces as an adult is a far bigger experience in our heads than it is in reality. I remember thinking constantly about it in the run up to getting stated but once underway, it was a very easy experience. Take time to make sure you fully understand the treatment plan and the options, spend time ensuring all your questions are answered, get a good feel for the ortho practice (are the staff helpful, welcoming and friendly), make sure your own dentist is fully on board (mine agreed to see me every 3 months to check all was well) and if all these boxes are ticked, go for it, it's a decision you won't regret.ukcruiser2 wrote:Hi,
Read your whole story today,it sounds fantastic.I too live in the UK. I have had the initial x rays,photo's etc etc now have my plan of attack and costs involved. I am extremely nervous and haven't been in touch with the ortho yet to say yes,I want my brace fitted. Reading your story has helped me to decide to go ahead with it,if I don't I will probably regret it and say if only I'd had a brace fitted. Got to make my decision soon.
enjoy your last days with braces!! i love my braces photos! i dont think that i have a closed mouth photo after i had braces! great experience!NeilH wrote:These last few days with braces are flying by. I still can't believe this amazing experience will be over in just a few days. I've been taking loads of selfies to remind myself of what I look like this close to the end and will try and get some detailed close ups before Tuesday. Food that I have avoided for a while like curry and tomato based pasta sauces appeared in my shopping basket earlier in anticipation of being able to eat what I like so let's hope all goes to plan.
I'm with you on that one, I smiled far more with braces than ever before! Having clear elastic power chains has meant that I have been careful with staining but this won't be an issue very soon.buffon85 wrote:enjoy your last days with braces!! i love my braces photos! i dont think that i have a closed mouth photo after i had braces! great experience!NeilH wrote:These last few days with braces are flying by. I still can't believe this amazing experience will be over in just a few days. I've been taking loads of selfies to remind myself of what I look like this close to the end and will try and get some detailed close ups before Tuesday. Food that I have avoided for a while like curry and tomato based pasta sauces appeared in my shopping basket earlier in anticipation of being able to eat what I like so let's hope all goes to plan.
and i dont avoid any food, i just dont care!
