Debanded Today! (Pics)

[luchababe]

You do look great, fabulous results! Now for the question: what was your brushing routine, dental cleaning frequencies and were there any surprises once the brackets came off?

[caitlin1120]

Wow! Thanks for all the supportive and wonderful responses! This is such a fantastic community

As for the questions:

Ellebraced: Yes, treatment did go as planned. Despite having to have seven extractions I was very lucky. I was quoted at 18 months and got them removed at 18 months and 9 days. I did have to wear elastics for the last few months (during the day and then just at night) which was unexpected but manageable.

Lunchababe: Brushing routine was maybe not as rigid as some. I didn't brush after every single meal, but I think about three times a day was my average. Flossed at least 3-4 times a week, and saw my dentist once every six months during my treatment. I was only really surprised at how great they looked when they came off! My ortho polished the glue off and even filed down my 'jagged' ends of my two front teeth so they look straighter, and the whole process only took 30 minutes (including gluing permanent retainers).

I can't say enough how worth it everything was. I'm so glad I did this and proud of myself for going through with it. I hope that everyone reading this feels the same about their choice to be braced, or if not, that you will soon!!

[luchababe]

That's really great to hear about your cleaning routine. I know I, and a lot of others on here, are pretty paranoid about brushing too hard, too soft, too often, etc etc. So to hear your story, makes me worry a little bit less!

[jambo532]

Thanks so much for posting these. I agree with you, seeing other people's pictures really help me get through hard times. I am going through a hard time right now and this helped. Your teeth look amazing! Congrats!

[Crazy4Snow]

Wow, wow and WOW! I love seeing all the progression pictures on this site! It gives me hope! Your teeth look absolutely amazing, so beautiful!

[jakesmom]

GORGEOUS!! So totally worth it. Congrats!

[benj]

Wow, your teeth and mouth look so great!! I'm sure you must think that it was worth it.. Kudos to you and your team!!!

[blindboarder2008]

congratz on your debracing and awesome looking teeth!!! I can just imagine how happy you are! I remember my debrace day and how excited I was!!

[GeenBug]

Wow, congrats . Your teeth looks great!

[Roboto]

Beautiful! I can't wait until I'm the one posting before and after pics :)

[threescompany]

Your teeth look great! Thanks for sharing the brushing routine. I'm getting braced today, and that's one of the things I worry about - keeping everything clean.

[Flamingo]

Wow!! You must be so happy Seeing pics like yours give me hope that this will all be worth it in the end......

[katiemcb09]

That's fantastic! Thanks for posting these. I'm in month 4, out of an estimated 28. Helps to see people's success stories!