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by culebra78
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: 24 hours in braces
Replies: 13
Views: 1612

Re: 24 hours in braces

Congrats Kel! Hope things go well for you! Let us all know how it goes..... I feel MUCH better today than I did yesterday.... most of the pressure has gone WAY down... Make sure you take LOTS of wax from the doctor's office - you'll need it! " )
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Where are invisalign braces produced?
Replies: 2
Views: 398

Re: Where are invisalign braces produced?

Yes - the dentist takes impressions of your teeth and sends them away to the lab to have the trays created.
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Seriously, how visible are lower ceramics?
Replies: 13
Views: 4400

Re: Seriously, how visible are lower ceramics?

I believe that lower ceramics (for MOST people) aren't easily detected - particularly once you've adjusted to them (as your profile changes a wee bit with your lower lip - depending on your particular face shape).
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 17 months in braces - video link
Replies: 2
Views: 585

Re: 17 months in braces - video link

Wow - great work! You are WELL on your way - - - to a wonderful transformation.... keep up all the good work....!
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Faith Hill's braces
Replies: 10
Views: 6668

Re: Faith Hill's braces

Such a coincidence that I saw the Grammy's the day before my 6 Month Smiles braces installation! " )
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: 24 hours in braces
Replies: 13
Views: 1612

Re: 24 hours in braces

Yes - Spanish nickname - I'm really Anita... Culebra is a TINY little island off of Puerto Rico that I LOVE! Otherwise I wouldn't normally pick "snake" for a nickname! :banana: Duendecilla - a Spanish nickname as well - send some magic MY way! I'm going to get a copy of my pictures from th...
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Peppy's 6 Month Smiles story
Replies: 104
Views: 21866

Re: Peppy's 6 Month Smiles story

Peppy - can't wait to hear how your install went..... I went yesterday for my 6 Month Smiles - so we should be able to compare notes along the path..... I'm SORE but optimistic!
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: My First Week
Replies: 5
Views: 848

Re: My First Week

I can't see the pictures (yet - I'm new to Forum) but how are you feeling? Uncomfortable? Fine (I hope)? I got braced yesterday and am miserable!!! Hope the pressure relents SOON.... " )
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Hello everyone! I got my Six Month Smiles!
Replies: 69
Views: 15806

Re: Hello everyone! I got my Six Month Smiles!

Duendecilla - I'm a new member to this Forum as well - - - - and just got braced yesterday with Six Month Smiles. I'm really hurting (inside mouth from the brackets AND the pressure) - - so thanks for posting that you're feeling better after 5 days (light at the end of the tunnel!) I couldn't even g...
by culebra78
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: 24 hours in braces
Replies: 13
Views: 1612

Re: 24 hours in braces

Duendecilla - I read a post somewhere that recommended getting a Waterpik to help with getting to those areas that are HARD to get to (which is ALL areas to me because trying to floss this morning was a disaster!). I'm 24hours in to 6 Month Smiles braces and feel like a monster is living in my mouth...