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by mikesmile
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: bracedagain-Ken now againbrace!
Replies: 30
Views: 9812

Re: bracedagain-Ken now againbrace!

I haven't been visiting here much lately, but just spotted IBorg's sad announcement about Ken. What a shock... He was a great contributor here for a long while, and very supportive to a lot of us particularly to the newcomers first starting out. Good thoughts go out to him...

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by mikesmile
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Catgyrl's (Cathy's) Journey at age 42...
Replies: 665
Views: 174456

Re: Catgyrl's (Cathy's) Journey at age 42...

Hey Cathy :) ...just when you thought the elastics were over! haha! It's so funny you pointed out the similarities in our elastic wear. You now have a very similar v-shape configuration that I had as well! I found that it made me lisp and other people would even comment about it. Are you lisping at ...
by mikesmile
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

:) Today would have been my 15 month brace-aversery! It's now been 7 days since my slightly unexpected de-bracing! The week has gone by so quick...I feel like... if suddenly I woke up one morning with the braces back on, that I would still feel quite normal with them there. It's as if I have "p...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

:D I will first show some pics taken during my last couple of months WITH braces, before showing photos of myself WITHOUT them.... http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3930/dsc03682z.th.jpg http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3572/dsc03744w.th.jpg http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7941/dsc03757hl.th.jpg A...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: SilverGirl's Story
Replies: 50
Views: 14638

Re: SilverGirl's Story

Hi SilverGirl :D Your teeth look really great! I think the elastics make a big difference in correcting the bite. It's all worth it in the end, and your's is near. That countdown has begun...I'm excited for you! I have a question for you: Anticipating which event gives you the most butterflies - wai...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

:D I am indeed happy with the end result of my second round of orthodontics. Unlike some of you here, I knew my teeth would not be entirely beautiful when the braces came off...but: They are as straight as can be, the arches are nice and rounded and my bite is textbook! :BigGrin: I have a normal hea...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

Thanks so much, SilverGirl, everything you said, I feel exactly the same! I'll answer your questions as I finish my narration... When I returned to the ortho's office for my retainers, the place was packed with kids. After a 15 minute wait, I was called into the main room, and seated in front of a l...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

After about 15-20 minutes, where all I could hear was the clicking and snapping of the tech's instruments, all the hardware was out of my mouth. We moved on to the glue removal, which took another 15 minutes with a high powered air tool. The smell of the glue coming off was nasty. I had smelled this...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:01 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

Well, last friday morning I went to the ortho's for what was supposed to be my 17th adjustment. I was excited and a little anxious knowing it was probably my last one. The offic was busier than usual for a morning, so I had to wait longer than I normally do. That always helps the anxiety! When I got...
by mikesmile
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

.....Hello Everybody :D First I'd like to thank Lilone, SilverGirl, Cathy & Jen for all of your well wishes! I Know I leaked the news out a couple of days ago. Sorry to leave you all hanging like that :P.....I needed a little time to kind of prepare my story, since the deed happened so fast! :sh...
by mikesmile
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Lilone taking the plunge. My story.
Replies: 34
Views: 10186

Re: Lilone taking the plunge. My story.

Hi Lilone :D Thanks for visiting my story the other day. I did get de-braced that day, even though I thought it was only a slim possibility! My de-banding story (w/ pics) will be posted soon. Lots of luck w/ your decisions and your treatment. It's all worth it! Mike http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/...
by mikesmile
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Scared Little School Girl
Replies: 297
Views: 95484

Re: Scared Little School Girl

Hi Jen :D Happy Belated Brace-aversery! Seriously, that went by so quick... Your teeth have come a long way. A heads up...I'm all done ! 8) I was suddenly de-braced the other day. Look for my de-banding story soon! http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10728;0/st/20100122/e/I+Got+My+Braces+%21/k/...
by mikesmile
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: opera^gal's story
Replies: 681
Views: 165547

Re: opera^gal's story

Hi opera^gal ! I've been following your post braces story...many twists and turns! ha ha. I've now joined you on the other side :shock: . Yep, I got 'em off last friday. I'm in essix retainers, and they are such a tight fit ! If I have them out for even a couple of hours the top one is a real bear t...
by mikesmile
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:46 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Catgyrl's (Cathy's) Journey at age 42...
Replies: 665
Views: 174456

Re: Catgyrl's (Cathy's) Journey at age 42...

Hi Cathy! A belated congrats on reaching the one year mark. :jump: It goes by quick when you're among friends, doesn't it? By you latest pics, it really looks like you have less than another whole year to go...but I'm no ortho. It's amazing how quickly those elastics change the bite situation when y...
by mikesmile
Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey
Replies: 143
Views: 43107

Re: mikesmile's Orthodontic Journey

:D Thanks Mommy, good luck with your treatment. It should be a lot of 'fun' ! So I'm feeling a bit frustrated by my not finding time to update the treatment details of my story. :? Since I'm going in to see the ortho shortly (this morning), I'll try now to give a summary from where we left off...Tod...