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I have bonded retainers on both top and bottom, and after almost a year of brace-freeness, my teeth haven't moved a bit. (As far as we can tell, anyway) I was worried about flossing/food stuck etc. but was pleasantly surprised to find that I rarely get food stuck in there, and if so it's extremely e...

SEVEN, smiley?? wow you are a trooper! i myself had stitches in all 4 sites, but i'm sure you are fine good luck and congrats!

If your ortho is not comfortable with doing the extrusion, Carolina....there is something (that I can't remember the name of!) that actually trims your gums, exposing more of your teeth....a lot of people do this for cosmetic reasons, and it would make your teeth appear larger. Gingevectomy thanks :)

Karen is the most positive, open-minded person on this board! Karen, I love your purple fetish and your amazing personality! You're the best Thanks for this thread everybody--great idea!

I had (well have) a deep bite, and my ortho checked my bite while sitting upright, but not nearly as often as laying down. Maybe it was a coincidence? hmm...docs?

I, too am scared of cavities (well, actually the dentist's needle!).....There is not a reasonable chance that they will pull your tooth out with the molar band, or the bracket because part of the tool that they use holds your tooth down, whilst pulling the piece off. Good luck! Don't worry

If your ortho is not comfortable with doing the extrusion, Carolina....there is something (that I can't remember the name of!) that actually trims your gums, exposing more of your teeth....a lot of people do this for cosmetic reasons, and it would make your teeth appear larger.

I actually got my impressions taken a week before debanding, so the retainers were ready immediately....This sounds like an unfortunate situation, frozenx :( However, a week isn't too bad, others have had their impressions taken later. Since you have already called the ortho (done the best that you ...

Your smile is looking really awesome already, kat! (Especially the upper!!) I'm glad you got the pics to work this time.

In the 2 years of my treatment (including pre-post braces), my ortho has never once cancelled on me. However, my dentist did once (I didn't mind ), he had the stomach flu.

Hello katmc_tx!! Sorry I didn't get to this thread sooner-not to worry, I have serious issues posting pictures myself Can't wait to see your updated smile! Have a great day

Sorry about the infection, Smiley Rest up and feel better soon!

Thanks for the info, Xero!! Will definitely try it--my teeth have been looking a bit dim Thanks again Have a fabulous day!

Hello and good morning! I myself didn't have this done because I didn't have spacers, but my orthodontist has done that to other patients of his. Good luck, and congrats on the smile!

Hello Rebecca! I'm glad you figured it out this time.......sorry I didn't find this thread sooner! In the future, if you are having problems, feel free to check the "How Do I...." threads on the board, there are many friendly, knowledgable people willing to help! Have a good day