Hey all, I got my braces off yesterday which I posted an update with some pics in my braces story on page 7 here: viewtopic.php?t=29473&start=90
And also a short post in The Naked Tooth forum that shows a better close-up here: viewtopic.php?t=31219
My ortho had 2 sets of molds made for me - one was for the Essix retainers which I got yesterday and the other was for a "positioner" which he said he has to send away for and I'll get at my first retainer check next month. Apparently it's like a mouth guard and I will wear it instead of my retainer for 12 weeks. I have to wear it all night and for 2 hours per day. During the 2 hours/day I have to clench on it and then release, clench, release, repeat. He said it will help my teeth "settle" faster. Has anyone had one of these and did you have good results?
Also, I started using Crest White Strips and they haven't caused me any pain or sensitivity yet (I've only used 2 applications so far) but I did notice they seem to be bleaching my gums in some places. Has anyone done teeth whitening and had that happen? Does it go away, and if so, how long til it goes away?
No More Braces :) And a few questions
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Hey Andromeda. Congrats on the great looking new smile!
I have done Crest White Strips before. After about a week I started noticing increased sensitivity in my teeth (not quite pain, but almost) and a sort of translucent look to my teeth. But it went away as soon as I stopped the 2 week treatment.
Also, I too had the bleached gums one day. I think it was because I accidentally put the strip too much over the gum area. It took at least a day or two for the whiteness to fade. Try not to cover too much of your gums with the bleach strip and it shouldn't be a problem.
Enjoy your naked teeth!
Rachelle
I have done Crest White Strips before. After about a week I started noticing increased sensitivity in my teeth (not quite pain, but almost) and a sort of translucent look to my teeth. But it went away as soon as I stopped the 2 week treatment.
Also, I too had the bleached gums one day. I think it was because I accidentally put the strip too much over the gum area. It took at least a day or two for the whiteness to fade. Try not to cover too much of your gums with the bleach strip and it shouldn't be a problem.
Enjoy your naked teeth!
Rachelle
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