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- Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:10 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Just got retainers and my bite doesn't close
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1278
Re: Just got retainers and my bite doesn't close
Hi, it's probably worth discussing with your ortho at your next retainer check appointment or sooner if it is concerning you. There was an academic research paper published on this topic looking at whether the thickness of essix retainers cause an issue with back teeth meeting and examining the mer...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:04 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
Re: I'M FREE!!!
Thank you NeilH!NeilH wrote:Fantastic result, congratulations! And what a lovely smile, I bet you are delighted with the results.

- Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:34 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: So excited to get braces!
- Replies: 195
- Views: 23904
Re: So excited to get braces!
:jump: Oh my! Look at that progress!!! Your teeth are looking incredible so far. It's crazy how much they have moved. :) I hope that you can figure all the wedding things off and that you can get them off temporarily. If not, I'm sure you can still rock them. :) Boo to the dental appointment. I know...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:28 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
Ack!!! I've definitely heard that retainers are a pain. Regarding the gum thing, in the past I have seen advice to file them down with a nail fail so they're not so sharp. So sorry Hun but hopefully you'll get used to them soon!! Retainers are for life... sadly! But better than our teeth moving bac...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:22 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
Re: I'M FREE!!!
Your teeth look fantastic. Congrats! I am so jealous because tomorrow is supposed to be my debond date, however I think the last problem with my 2nd molars they are trying to fix isn't fixed yet. I can tell they've moved, but I'm pretty sure not enough. Anyways, I'll be joining you in "naked teeth"...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:26 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
OMGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are no longer a brace face!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :BigGrin: Congratulations! That is sooooo awesome. Your teeth are gorgeous like a Hollywood star haha! So are you just hanging out without a retainer right now??? Thank you parsleysage! :) I actually got my retainers t...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:29 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Just got retainers and my bite doesn't close
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1278
Just got retainers and my bite doesn't close
Is that okay? It's more of an open bite right now. They're essix retainers. I'll post a picture when I can, I just can't right now. But is that normal? I don't want my bite to not be correct when all is said and done and its odd to me that they aren't meshing perfectly or close to. Is there anything...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:41 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
Re: I'M FREE!!!
Wow that's amazing ! Did you need any extractions? Thanks. :) Just my extremely impacted wisdom teeth were extracted. I had absolutely no room for them. My ortho office is a non-extraction office, which is controversial on here. I personally think extractions can go well for some people. I just did...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:55 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
WOW! Such an awesomely striking result!!!!! Your teeth are amazing, that is crazy good!! :D :-** :jump: Yes I am loving brace free life...nothing gets caught and lips easily slide together haha! I remember the first 3 weeks I did the same thing, couldn't stop looking in the mirror. Lots of people c...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:38 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
Re: I'M FREE!!!
Siobhan wrote:Your smile looks fantastic! Congratulations!
TheProfessor wrote:Yay!!! Looks great!!!
Thank you all.Bracesat57 wrote:Congratulations! Beautiful smile!


- Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:34 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
Congrats featheryy!!!!! Good to hear they didn't prolong the debracing! Looking forward to seeing your post braces pics. Doesn't newly debraced teeth feel so weird? Maple Thanks Maple! :) I hope the brace-free life is still treating you well. :) They feel soooo weird! I didn't expect them to feel l...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:45 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
Re: I'M FREE!!!
And upper jaw comparisons.
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:44 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'M FREE!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3250
I'M FREE!!!
After 6 months with a palatal expander, impacted wisdom teeth removal, and 15 months with braces, I am officially BRACE FREE! I just wanted to share my before and after with you all. Thank you all for your support and kindness over these past 21 months. Good luck to all you newbies. I promise it is ...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:37 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
My long journey has ended and I am so thrilled with my results!!!!
Tomorrow I go in for my retainer and pictures/x-rays.
I'm soooooo happy!!!
Tomorrow I go in for my retainer and pictures/x-rays.
I'm soooooo happy!!!
- Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:49 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: My journey (expander, then braces)
- Replies: 148
- Views: 19758
Re: My journey (expander, then braces)
In only a couple days I will find out if I'm getting debraced or at least the next time of when I can hope to. I'm trying really hard not to get too excited for brace removal at my appointment on Tuesday because I know that if I do, I'm going to end up disappointed. I think he may decide to keep the...