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I had TAD's (temporary anchorage device) but it sounds like what you are getting is a few steps further then the TAD which is a screw into your gum.

Oh Anna! At least if your teeth were going to do any more moving they have had an extra month.

Hi, I didnt really have a gummy smile. I had an overjet of 11mm (I think) and it was fixed completley with the TAD's.

Thats going to be me! I am allowed to only wear my retainer at night now but I still wear it off and on throughout the day.

I'm fine, just waiting to hear good news from you!!

I can't not see the attached photo's of the topics. I only see this scentence in red: ''You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post''. Can somebody help me please? How do I get permission? After you post 7 times you will be able to see pics. I think you have pos...

Anna!! Today is the day. What happened?

My treatment was to wear the Essix 24/7 for 2 months and after my appt he said I could start weaning myself off. The end goal is to just wear them at night. Ive been going hours without them and they arent tight when I put them back in. Now this is all through my ortho so I wouldnt follow anyone els...

You have the lisp for a bit, just like when you first got braces. I've had my Essix 2 months now and have adjusted to it but still think it was easier to have braces. I am a 'sipper' and would drink through a straw with braces. With the Essix you can only drink water or you have to take it out. That...

Congrats!

Most of the stories I read before braces had after pics. Did you try to go back to old posts? Or do a search for after pics.

I had an overjet of 10-12 (dont remember anymore) and with 2 extractions I was able to have it fixed without surgery. The link to my story is in my signature. do you have before and afters of your smile? your insecurities and description are exactly me. i avoid going to parties because im afraid of...

My power chains were only on a few teeth until the very end when they were the whole top to ensure all gaps were gone.

Its almost debrace day! Are you excited or still unsure?

I started with one on each side of the upper jaw but the right side just would not cooperate so he moved it to the roof of my mouth and I never had another problem.