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Hahaha I am such a bad influence! (or rather --> ). I had braces for 2 years.

Today was my first appointment with my orthodontist since getting my retainers. I was told to wear the retainers 24/7 for 2 months and then come back to see him. I mentioned in another post that it was difficult to wear my retainers all day at work because my job involves a lot of talking and the re...

I don't think that's a bad thing as long as your retainers aren't too loose.

Naomi, I'm not there yet with retainers, but on a side note, be glad you found out about how your supervisor, ex-boyfriend feels. I'd say wearing the retainers was a blessing here if you know what I mean. :wink: Just my opinion. P.S. Now go put that retainer back in your mouth! P.S.S. I think it wo...

For those of you who were told to wear your retainer 24/7, do you honestly wear it ALL the time??? I mean, obviously you take it out to brush and to eat but what about the rest of the time? I've had my retainer for a week now and I'm suppose to wear it full time for 2 months. I know I need to wear i...

The more tooth movement that's needed, the more force the braces will be putting on your teeth. When the orthodontist removes the archwire after it's been putting a ton of force on your teeth to move them, it feels really awkward and unsettled because you're so familiar with the pressure the braces ...

When I went to the orthodontist today I asked if it was ok to drink coffee while I wear my retainer. I was told that it's fine, as long as whatever I'm drinking isn't boiling hot (in which case it would be too hot to drink anyways).

anyway i'd better shtarth getthing ushed tho thalking like thish a bith huh??

..you and me both!

I just got my hawley retainer an hour ago. Since my braces removal on friday I've really been enjoying my naked teeth. HOWEVER, the ortho had to rain on my parade by giving me this stupid retainer to wear 24/7 for 2 months! I almost wish I had braces on instead (notice I said "almost"). An...

It's kind of funny because everytime I look in the mirror I expect to see my braces and when I realise they're not there I'm like this ::pinkbraces: . I don't know if it's a good thing or if it's just plain sad but I could smile at myself in the mirror for hours lol.

I get my retainer on wednesday. I picked out a purple one with sparkles.

Yesterday was my debanding day and I am so happy with my smile. :D I had already prepared myself for the worst before I went in for my appointment but it turns out I have no staining (I thought for sure that I'd have some staining because I'm a big coffee drinker) and my teeth look really awesome! F...

"Shock Doctor" makes a mouth guard specifically for adults in braces.

I'm getting my braces off on friday, only 12 days short of being 2 years. My original estimated time was 30 months

Delag wrote:My girls are hiding in their room right now making me a surprise. When I asked them if they needed help my oldest said, ¨no Mommy, why don't you go on the computer and look at teeth while we finish.¨

too funny!