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I got my braces off on the 12th and I am so happy!!! :D I have upper & lower Essix and no bonded ones. I really thought I'd get a bonded one on the lowers, but nope. I wear my Essix 24/7 for 2 months and then just overnight. I really dealt with the braces better than the retainers. That's only b...

I learn from both sources. Since my ortho's practice is mostly kids who just sit there and take it, I think he was initially surprised when I had so many questions about my treatment. He was curious as to where I got my information and has since checked into Metal Mouth. I have made some comments on...

hey all- I did a search for stubborn tooth and got 107 pages! I read the first 3 and found nothing like my issue, so here goes. My teeth have been ready to be de-braced for almost 6 months now-that's the ortho talking, not me! I'll hit 2 yrs on June 22nd. My prob is my upper left canine vs my left l...

hey all- I am so ready to get mine off as well. Dr says we are quite close-my appts are 4 wks apart now instead of 6. As much as I want them off, I do not want to know when he is planning to take them off. I want to show up for what I think is 'my latest appt' and have him take them off and I go bac...

That is just nothing short of awesome!
I am encouraged by the fact that you came in so far under your initial estimated time.
I hope I can do that also. I got mine Jul 04 and people are already asking me when are they coming off!

congrats!!!

I'm lucky since I don't like any of the things I've been told to stay away from! Wondering if anyone has ever asked the ortho to try all sorts of colors for you as you sit in the chair-not requiring you to keep them on until the next adjustment? I guess if they weren't too swamped, they would, would...

hey all-
I am 5 weeks in (July 22, 2004). Just married in April...love my job...no kids....47 yrs old...love what my teeth will look like in 2(?) years!
I have adopted the panda as my mascot-PandA is Peggy and Arty!