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Yesterday was my debanding day and I am so happy with my smile. I had already prepared myself for the worst before I went in for my appointment but it turns out I have no staining (I thought for sure that I'd have some staining because I'm a big coffee drinker) and my teeth look really awesome! For the first time in my life I can smile and not be self conscious about it. The feeling is priceless! The only thing I was a little concerned about is that I don't get my retainer until wednesday. The orthodontist assured me that if my teeth do move slightly, when I get the retainer it will correct it. The orthodontist's office gave me a coupon for a free self portrait at a photography place so as soon as I get pics I'll upload them.
Braced on: June 28, 2004
Debanding : June 16th 2006
To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.
Bono
It's kind of funny because everytime I look in the mirror I expect to see my braces and when I realise they're not there I'm like this ::pinkbraces: . I don't know if it's a good thing or if it's just plain sad but I could smile at myself in the mirror for hours lol.
Braced on: June 28, 2004
Debanding : June 16th 2006
To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.
Bono
It's amazing how different you look without braces..........congrats!!!! I am so excited for you :D:D
Damon 2's top and bottom, BRACED 02/22/04 and REMOVED 08/29/05. Now in bonded retainers (top and bottom) :4 wisdom teeth surgically removed on 12/22/05:
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom