Fidget's story

[Bracesat57]

Excellent progress! Your teeth are looking great!

[aspiromusings]

Looking good!

[Fidget77]

Braced for 18 months now. Two appointments ago, I got a power chain on top and went with a soft pink. Last appointment I decided to be brave and went with dark blue power chains for both top and bottom...wow, are they ever blue!! Took a little bit of time, but I eventually got used to them. Next appointment, I think I'll go back to the softer colours. Hoping to get an idea of when they'll come off when I go in for my next appointment on the 15th.

[kelly88]

Oh wow, you're looking good! Great progress

I just got my braces on yesterday so I have a long way to go. You probably don't want to relive the earlier days but you're the only person I have ever seen with the bumpers on the lower brackets that I have. They are a pain to eat with! It will all be worth it in the end though (that's why I like seeing photos like yours!)

[Fidget77]

A bit longer than the initial estimate of 15-18 months.. but the day has finally come! They're coming off tomorrow!!! I must admit, I'm a bit scared of the process. I've been told (by my orthodontist) that ceramic are harder to get off and typically shatter. I have had 2 brackets re-positioned, and one of them just didn't want to let go. Pics to come!

[NeilH]

Good luck for tomorrow!!

[Fidget77]

Today went great!! My braces came off quickly and painlessly. The assistant was so giddy that none of them broke. Ceramics almost always shatter. Only 3 needed a slight tug, but there was really no pain or even discomfort during he entire process. I go back on Thursday to get my essix retainers.... 2 days of freedom! Woohoo! Pics below are before and afters from this morning

[NeilH]

Congratulations and what a lovely result. Pleased to hear your brackets didn't shatter, that would have been an unnerving experience. Good luck with the retainers.