My teeth are naked at last!!!

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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naomi
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Location: ontario canada

My teeth are naked at last!!!

#1 Post by naomi »

Yesterday was my debanding day and I am so happy with my smile. :D 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

Chris
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#2 Post by Chris »

Congratulations, Naomi !!!

:-)o :-)o :thumbsup: :-)o :-)o :jump: :jump:

You were braced just 1 day before me!
I still don't have a clue as to when I get mine off.
I do know it won't be for several months though. :cry:
Top Braces June 2004
Bottom Braces November 2004
Debanded January 2007

Paparazzi
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#3 Post by Paparazzi »

Congragulations on your new stright smile. Upload the pics ASAP cause I'm sure we all want to see. Congrats again and remember to smile!

mtbrncofn
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#4 Post by mtbrncofn »

Congrats, Naomi! It's thrilling, isn't it?!

Pictures, pictures....we need pictures!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.

Braces free as of April 18, 2006!

Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )

Brace free again - July 26, 2007.

braceface75
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Location: Indiana

#5 Post by braceface75 »

Congratulations!!

My ortho gave me a coupon for a free portrait too but I haven't made my appt yet.
Michele

Braces and elastics since August 26,2004
Removable expander removed June 16,2005
Braces removed June 2,2006

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naomi
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Location: ontario canada

#6 Post by naomi »

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

johnnys_angel
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Location: Utah,USA

#7 Post by johnnys_angel »

It's amazing how different you look without braces..........congrats!!!! I am so excited for you :D: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:

Evelyn
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#8 Post by Evelyn »

Congrats Naomi! That must be so exciting, I absolutely can't wait until my day comes

Eve
Braced September 9, 2002
Debanding: JULY 5!!!!!!!!

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alexa
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#9 Post by alexa »

Congrats!
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

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