Katie's Ortho Adventure-almost 10 mos! new pics pg 8

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metalmouthmommy
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#166 Post by metalmouthmommy »

And they're OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :jump:

I am SOOOO happy! Today was *the* deband date and I still can't believe how terrific they look! I keep looking at myself in the mirror....wait, are those MY teeth???!!!! He was able to shape the chipped and worn down teeth and it makes SUCH a diff!

I have to get used to the Hawley's. The gag reflex is in overdrive right now! I was told today to call Monday and they will have an Essex for me to wear on the top too! A bonus! So hopefully that will be less gag-worthy for me?!

Also, I just went for a cleaning and talked to my dentist; I am going in to see him Monday too so he can "build up" my #10 tooth. Said I should get three years out of a bonding! Almost perfect yet!

Any how, without further ado............the new choppers (adios jabbertooth!)
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#167 Post by browneyedgrl »

Katie,

Welcome to the club!!! Your teeth look great!!! Enjoy!!!

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#168 Post by metalmouthmommy »

Thanks B! :)
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#169 Post by btfly »

metalmouthmommy,

Your pics have inspired me to get braces. My teeth are similar to your before pics and I think I'll call today to get things set up.

Thanks for posting your pics and congrats on your beautiful new smile.
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#170 Post by metalmouthmommy »

btfly-

Wow! Your post brought tears to my eyes!!!!

I am so happy that you decided to get braces (and that my story helped you along with your decision!)

I can't get over how much better I feel about myself since the braces have been taken off!

And, for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I feel like I have nothing to be ashamed of! I can talk, smile, laugh, and meet strangers without ever feeling "judged" by my teeth. It's an amazing feeling. And one that I had never realized affected me SO much on an everyday basis.

Do it for you! It's the best thing you will ever do for yourself :)
Congrats on a life changing step in a new direction!
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#171 Post by petitcanard »

Wow, your teeth look fantastic!! A huge congrats on being "free"!!! :jump:
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#172 Post by metalmouthmommy »

thanks petit!

Today I went to the dentist to have my short tooth bonded.......boy what a difference such a little thing can make!!!

Here is the new smile :)

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#173 Post by starzz »

Wow congrats, it DOES make such a difference!
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#174 Post by metalmouthmommy »

thanks Starzz!!!!~ :D
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#175 Post by metalmouthmommy »

just checking in to see how everyone's progress is coming along!

Life without braces hasn't been TOO much diff because I am wearing my retainers 24/7. Nicest part is that I can take them out for a few hours if need be (like parent teacher conferences the other evening, lol.)

I have this crazy phobia that I am going to wake up one morning and they are going to look like they used to! I am paranoid about them shifting; it's still hard to believe they are so perfect now--I can't imagine them being this way forever. Anyone else feel that way???? like it's too good to be true?
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#176 Post by Bekah »

Your teeth look absolutely FABULOUS!! I am so jealous that you can floss normally! I am not sure how much longer I have other than getting told "We are getting close" by the ortho. So I have hope.

Congratulation lady!
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#177 Post by cheyeaitsxchelsea »

18 months? So worth it. Lovely smile!
Im almost starting my process, I have to get all the molds and xrays taken soon, since Im hours away from my ortho (im home from college) and hopefully ill be braced soon!!!
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#178 Post by metalmouthmommy »

Thanks! And Good luck Chey-- it's totally worth it :)

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#179 Post by btfly »

metalmouthmommy wrote:btfly-

Wow! Your post brought tears to my eyes!!!!

I am so happy that you decided to get braces (and that my story helped you along with your decision!)

I can't get over how much better I feel about myself since the braces have been taken off!

And, for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I feel like I have nothing to be ashamed of! I can talk, smile, laugh, and meet strangers without ever feeling "judged" by my teeth. It's an amazing feeling. And one that I had never realized affected me SO much on an everyday basis.

Do it for you! It's the best thing you will ever do for yourself :)
Congrats on a life changing step in a new direction!

Well, I had my first ortho consult today. He thinks I'll need 7 extractions (4 of those are my wisdom teeth) as well as 26 - 28 months in braces.

That seems like alot of teeth I'll loose.

I think I'll do a couple more consults and start a braces story this week as well.

BTW, your smile looks great!
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#180 Post by metalmouthmommy »

I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted in my twenties. they were all impacted and a huge PIA.

I didn't need any additional extractions before braces though.

Good luck, and can't wait to hear your story!
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