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You've got such nice teeth they will be absolutely fantastic when it's all said and done!!!

I had real, noticeable discomfort/pain about 3 times in the 22 months I've been braced. Just enjoy it!

Aww, thanks guys!

I will definitely post photos when I'm done!! I am so excited with how well everything has gone even if it did take longer than I'd hoped!

Yeah. I know people mean well but...it's annoying. I didn't wake up and decide to get braces today.

Your ortho will let you know what you need. I have a bonded retainer in my top six teeth and will have essix for top and bottom.

I had a 5mm gap that closed completely, no frenectomy needed. So you might,but you might not. Don't worry about it too much.

If you haven't signed a contract, it's not too late. All of the chairs in one room is very common.

I go on Wednesday for impressions and December 18th for removal!!!! I'll get my retainers the day of removal. It'll be 23 months in braces for me.

YAY!!! Congrats!!

Exactly what jem said. We tend to critique ourselves in a way that we don't critique other people. While you are thinking person A has "perfect teeth" they are thinking you have perfect hair/nose/body type/height/etc. Besides, very few people have "perfect" teeth. Your new smile will be unique to YO...

haha! SO true! Thanks much!

I only had a few real moments of pain over my treatment; spacers, my first powerchain, the reverse curve archwire and my first double powerchain (one on the brackets, then the wire, then another powerchain).

Otherwise it was fairly smooth sailing.

cdnbracegirl wrote:I'm so excited for you! I have an appointment tomorrow and hope to have my orthodontist tell me the same thing. *fingers crossed*

i hope so!!!

I HAVE A DEBAND DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-* December 18th I will have my braces removed!!!! I got my permanent retainer bonded today; I go back next week for molds and 3 weeks later my Essix retainers will be ready and the braces come off :jump: :BigGrin: :-* nov 18 full.jpg nov 18 top.jpg nov 18 bot...

YAY!!!