goodbye braces :-D
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goodbye braces :-D
yes, today it happened. My braces were removed. All in all it took a couple of hours. First my bite turbos were removed. Then the bonded retainer were fixed on the inside of the lower and upper front teeth after which the brackets + wire were cut off. The worst part was the removal of the bonding material which was first scraped off and then drilled with a plastic drill. Finally molds were taken for the retainer that I will wear 3-6 months beginning next week. X-rays were also taken and everything looks good. No cavities!!!!
At this point my only worry is that my teeth will relapse into their former crookedness. So I'm actually looking forward to receiving my retainer next week so the stabilizing can begin.
As much as I'm happy that I decided to undergo this treatment there is absolutely no way that I'm going to do it again! But one should never say never... Hehe.
Here are some pics taken today a few hours after debonding:
Finally the journey has come to an end. I want to thank everyone here on forum for being so supportive and open when things were not going so smooth in my treatment. I have had some issues along the way and your help has been very important to me. Thanks!
All the best.
Danish
At this point my only worry is that my teeth will relapse into their former crookedness. So I'm actually looking forward to receiving my retainer next week so the stabilizing can begin.
As much as I'm happy that I decided to undergo this treatment there is absolutely no way that I'm going to do it again! But one should never say never... Hehe.
Here are some pics taken today a few hours after debonding:
Finally the journey has come to an end. I want to thank everyone here on forum for being so supportive and open when things were not going so smooth in my treatment. I have had some issues along the way and your help has been very important to me. Thanks!
All the best.
Danish
metal braces on: 4 Oct 2007
Tx for: crowding
debonded on: 24 Jun 2009
total treatment time: 629 days
my journey ==> http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... highlight=
Tx for: crowding
debonded on: 24 Jun 2009
total treatment time: 629 days
my journey ==> http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... highlight=
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thx for your comments. I'm still high from the debonding. Hehe. It's SO weird to brush your teeth without all the metal. And I have got to learn to smile and show teeth.
I just hope that I will not relapse. Can't wait to get that retainer eventhough I will probably speak like a person with a speech impediment (no offence).
Zeppguy73: bonded retainer does not affect speech. You sort of notice it with your tongue, but my ortho explained that after some days I won't notice it anymore. Hell, after 629 days with train tracks in your mouth I guess you can get used to anything, no? hehe.
sarahlynn: I know the feeling. Reading about people who got their braces off when I was still en route. I'll promise that you will get there too. So stay busy with activities and you'll see... time WILL fly!
Danish
I just hope that I will not relapse. Can't wait to get that retainer eventhough I will probably speak like a person with a speech impediment (no offence).
Zeppguy73: bonded retainer does not affect speech. You sort of notice it with your tongue, but my ortho explained that after some days I won't notice it anymore. Hell, after 629 days with train tracks in your mouth I guess you can get used to anything, no? hehe.
sarahlynn: I know the feeling. Reading about people who got their braces off when I was still en route. I'll promise that you will get there too. So stay busy with activities and you'll see... time WILL fly!
Danish
metal braces on: 4 Oct 2007
Tx for: crowding
debonded on: 24 Jun 2009
total treatment time: 629 days
my journey ==> http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... highlight=
Tx for: crowding
debonded on: 24 Jun 2009
total treatment time: 629 days
my journey ==> http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... highlight=
goodbye braces :-D
Danish, your teeth look great. I've been following your whole journey as your story was very similar to mine, crooked teeth top and bottom, extract first premolars, closing gaps, etc. etc. You got your braces a month earlier than me so you have finished early and I'm very happy for you - and envious of course! I went to the ortho today and he won't confirm a deband date but assures me I am very close and that he doubts that my treatment will go beyond the 2 years (that will be 31st Oct) so the worst case is I have another 18 weeks to go, maybe less. I have a few stubborn black triangle gaps to close and have had IPR so we are down to the finishing touches. Like you I can't wait because I am well and truly over this! Pat
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