Braces off!!!

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teeebeee
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Braces off!!!

#1 Post by teeebeee »

Ok, so, today was the day. Braces are off!!!! I have teeth...just ordinary, everyday, like most other people's, teeth. Never, ever had that before!

There is still a small gap in the front centre (which is fine) whilst we sort all the retaining but, oh boy, til I go back this afternoon to get the temporary retainer, I have, just, teeth!

Been my life's dream, this...

Feeling a bit emotional, tbh!

T xx

taylor1221
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#2 Post by taylor1221 »

i can't wait till this day

teeebeee
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#3 Post by teeebeee »

7 months to the day...so happy! Now starts the work of retaining, which will be tricky cos my teeth are about the fastest moving part of my entire body but, well, temp retainer is in and here's to the rest of my toothy life!

Keep going, people...it is sooooooo worth it!!

T xx

PS will work on some pics when I get chance! :)

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djspeece
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#4 Post by djspeece »

Congratulations! Enjoy every second of your non-braced life -- laugh at your wax collection, fling elastics to the wind, smile like you are running for President!
Dan

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying

30yearoldbraceface
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#5 Post by 30yearoldbraceface »

Congrats!! Can't wait to see them! Post a pic :D

TheProfessor
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#6 Post by TheProfessor »

Yay!!! I'm so jealous of your short treatment time! Can't wait to see some pics! :-88
Braces installed on March 25, 2014: Damon clears on top and metal on bottom.
I had braces for 25 months!

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mapleleafman888
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#7 Post by mapleleafman888 »

Congrats! It feels great right?!
My story:http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=45354
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Upper and Lower Damon Braces for 18 months!
I met 46 braceface adults when I had braces myself!

buffon85
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#8 Post by buffon85 »

congratulations! i feel every word you say :flowerbloom:
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NeilH
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#9 Post by NeilH »

Congratulations, look forward to seeing the photos!

Viconia
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#10 Post by Viconia »

Congratulations! Bet they look great! :D
Fully braced on the 31st of July 2015 with Suresmile linguals on upper arch, and American Orthodontics 'Radiance' on lower arch.
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teeebeee
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#11 Post by teeebeee »

Thanks, everyone. It feels bloomin' marvellous!

@ The Professor...I had terrible gaps which have just looked vile my whole adult life. However, for the treatment, it counted for me as the spaces were already there and, as I said, my teeth are the only nippy body parts I have!!! Retaining will be a big job as they will want to move, fast, immediately.

@djspeece...I think I'll keep the bits, just in case. I will have a bonded retainer inside the front top 6 so think I may need the wax again before i'm done! However, it's bloody brill and, if the Queen needs a temporary stand in, I'm her gal! (not being eligible to run for President!) :D

The support and info here has been immeasurable. :thumbsup:

T xx

Mufti
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#12 Post by Mufti »

Congratulations! I can't wait til mine are off!!

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