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by HollyDontSpend
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Joplin's Story (photos on page 12)
Replies: 383
Views: 138759

yay!

I know it must seem like a let down but it sounds like they'll do something to fix it. :? How long do you have to wear the retainer? You have such a thurough orthodontist. Too bad she didn't tell you about the retainer. Either way, you've come a long way Joplin, this is a hoop to jump through, but i...
by HollyDontSpend
Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Joplin's Story (photos on page 12)
Replies: 383
Views: 138759

Oh my gosh!

Oh my gosh Joplin!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! I don't know if you remember me, but I used to post a lot during the days I had braces. I always liked reading your story because you've been such a grateful trooper. It definately kept my complaining to a minimum. I feel elated for you to have a deba...
by HollyDontSpend
Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Got a crown and now my retainer doesn't fit
Replies: 9
Views: 17004

thanks

Hey thanks guys!
by HollyDontSpend
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Got a crown and now my retainer doesn't fit
Replies: 9
Views: 17004

Got a crown and now my retainer doesn't fit

Hi everyone! Been braces free for about 1 year now, with no problems. A few days ago I had a crown put on one of my bottom molars and the dentist shaved some of the molar on the top (the one that sits over the crown) to help it fit better. Now my top essix retainer doesn't quite fit and when I bite ...
by HollyDontSpend
Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:50 am
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: getting used to bonded retainer took:
Replies: 10
Views: 4935

That bonded

Oh those bonded retainers. :D I have both upper and lower and personally I am very comfortable with the bottom one, but the top one I am constantly playing with. It only took 2 or 3 days to get used to having it there and not trying to "tounge" it out of my mouth. It is nice to no worry ab...
by HollyDontSpend
Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:04 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Fixing my overjet!!!-Jesslzz's Braces Story with pics
Replies: 56
Views: 33738

wow

Jesslezz, your teeth are looking great! My sister had a problem similar to yours when she first got her braces on and she was more self conscious of her smile with the braces than before. But a year has passed and she looks like a different person. Her treatment plan is similar to yours. I can reall...
by HollyDontSpend
Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: My Story
Replies: 33
Views: 8133

wow

Wow! I haven't been on the message board in a while and it is AMAZING the progress I missed!!!!!!!! Mook your teeth look great! I would ask the same thng Jennilee asked, "Can you believe that's you in the mirror!?" Congratulations!!!! :-)o :-V :jump:
by HollyDontSpend
Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:16 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Bride in Braces
Replies: 7
Views: 2169

married

I got married a few months after my braces were on. My ortho asked me if I wanted them off for the pictures and he could put them back on. I told him I would think about it. I am glad I had that time because I decided that just like the wedding was a big event in my life, so was my decision to get b...
by HollyDontSpend
Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: How Long Do I Have To Wait for Retainer?
Replies: 3
Views: 2249

same day

I got my clear retainer (Essix) the same day I had the impressions for it along with my whitening trays. Some people don't always get them the same day though.
by HollyDontSpend
Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Interesting Article about Tooth Whitening and Hollywood
Replies: 13
Views: 1984

ha

There is this one boxing commentator on Showtime that has teeth so bright they look radioactive! LOL!
by HollyDontSpend
Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Satisfaction after braces...
Replies: 50
Views: 27589

yep

Yep. Before I got my braces, I never thought once about veneers, bonds, ect...but one week into the process I was acutely aware of how much teeth can be manipulated (via dr's and PhotoShop). So my goal is to have an aesthically pleasant smile to myself and something I feel is as close to "norma...
by HollyDontSpend
Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Damon 3's pictures!
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

cool

Your teeth look great! Good luck! :D
by HollyDontSpend
Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
Topic: Elastics causing unusual pain?
Replies: 8
Views: 6746

elastics

Wow Alexa! I had the exact same configuration for a year! I did notice that I would clench A LOT when I first got the elastics and then it really didn't go away. I did have some pain on one side because I do have some TMJ problems on the left side. I told my ortho about it and he said that I might n...
by HollyDontSpend
Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: I'm free!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2616

cool

Whoo-hoo!!! :-)o :-V :rawk: :jump: :-** Congratulations!!!!! That is so great!
by HollyDontSpend
Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:18 am
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Ionic White
Replies: 4
Views: 3012

hmm

http://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=3621101

This is a local news station that tried the product. Doesn't sound very promising.