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by alexa
Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Lost faith in my daughter's ortho (Update)
Replies: 40
Views: 6233

Wow...that cement is really bulky! I had metals and I couldn't see any of the cement around the brackets. Bummer for your daughter. I have a whole mouthful of fillings...and my parents didn't take me to the dentist as a kid very often (I can count the times on my fingers, to give you an idea). so I ...
by alexa
Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: The Retainers Have Arrived. :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2060

Nice hawleys, Struggle!

I still can't talk in mine....I feel like I'm always going to be lispy girl! :P
by alexa
Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: They're finally OFF!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2621

Your teeth look awesome Lucy...congrats! :D
by alexa
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Surprise! Strugglebuggy is Naked...Woo Hooooooo!!!!!! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 2275

I think I'll say congrats over here too, just cuz I can! lol. :mrgreen:

The big teeth thing goes away within a week or two...but I'm still looking in the mirror and checking out the straightness of it all. heh.

Enjoy the freedom!
by alexa
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: Links to Braces Blogs and Diaries
Topic: Strugglebuggy's journal Now NAKED!
Replies: 61
Views: 43987

Ohmigosh! So awesome! :jump:

I haven't been coming by much, but I just thought to check in today...and look, there you are...naked! :D

Congrats!
by alexa
Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: still a HEADGEAR wearing BRACEFACE
Replies: 17
Views: 3084

Aw, Joe. That's lame. :( I tell you though, it's those last few months before braces come off when all of the little problems pop up. I don't know why it's so, but it seems to be. I think a lot of us who got debanded kept having our time extended. Certainly no fun! Here's to Oct. 1st being the day! ...
by alexa
Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Reflux happening with Retainer
Replies: 5
Views: 3482

Nope..I haven't had this problem. :( Are you sure the problems are directly related to the retainer? Are you gagging on it? I know you posted this a few days ago...but if it hasn't gotten better, I would certainly check with your ortho if you're positive it's the retainer that's causing the problem....
by alexa
Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: triangles inbetween teeth.
Replies: 19
Views: 6342

I hate the black triangles...between them and the spaces in between my molars, I'm still having to check my teeth when eating broccoli. :lol:
by alexa
Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: a concern about post braces by a musician
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Hmm. Good question. I also play clarinet! I played pretty seriously as a kid and even went to an arts high school where it was my major. I sort of laid off it for a few years after graduation, just picking it up once every few months. I played even less while having braces because it just wasn't par...
by alexa
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Missing braces
Replies: 10
Views: 2603

Nah. Don't miss 'em one little bit! 8)
by alexa
Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: nvcarissa's story - UPDATE 8/11/2007 - Retainer Pictures
Replies: 92
Views: 24951

Nice blue on your Hawley! :D

Your lower retainer is interesting...I never cease to be amazed how different all of our retainers and wear times are.
by alexa
Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Your experience please ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1943

My ortho was certainly a shut up and let me do my thing ortho. I wish I had gotten vocal earlier on in the treatment. Towards the end, whether she liked it or not, I did start suggesting things and making comments on treatment. On one hand, I think my ortho found it annoying...but on the other hand,...
by alexa
Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Clo is a braceface again ...
Replies: 22
Views: 5494

All the best for this new treatment. I hope it works out well for you.

I know it's nothing, but I still say you have some of the prettiest teeth I've ever seen..their shape and how white they are. After your problems get sorted out, you're going to have an awesome smile. I'm sure of it! :thumbsup:
by alexa
Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: after Photos..
Replies: 2
Views: 1607

My ortho did take pictures...but they were just polaroids, and they kept them in my file without offering to give me copies. :roll: I took pictures throughout my treatment. Many of the older photos are lousy quality, as I took them with my cell phone and a really poor quality digital that I had had ...
by alexa
Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Braces are off!
Replies: 16
Views: 4898

Your teeth look great! Congratulations on your new smile!