you must be so excited about how far you have come on such a short space of time. I am very jeleous of of how quickly your bottom teeth moved. How does it feel to be so close to the end.
On a side note, i have habbit of checking archwired on laptop on trains, i wounder how many people think that i have a "thing " for teeth in brackets.
A Year In - Braces at 22
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tillybrace
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cconant1833
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Re: A Year In - Braces at 22
I had my bonding done yesterday at the dentist's office. I mentioned that I wanted to whiten my teeth once the braces come off, so the bonding was done as a lighter color to hopefully match my teeth after.
I have an orthodontist appointment today and I'm really hoping I will get a debracing date!
I have an orthodontist appointment today and I'm really hoping I will get a debracing date!
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I am loving reading all your updates! Congratulations on coming so far....your smile is looking amazing!!!!! 
Journey Begins December 6, 2016
First time, Self ligating brackets
Age 38
Sentence: 12-18 months
First time, Self ligating brackets
Age 38
Sentence: 12-18 months
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cconant1833
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Re: A Year In - Braces at 22
I have best update possible!!
First, I had my implant for my second molar on the bottom left placed in December. It is healing very well and I will have it exposed sometime in March.
I HAVE A DEBRACING DATE!!!!!
January 31st I will be brace free for the first time since August 2013!!! I have literally been waiting for this day since I was 12 years old. I'm now 25! It's definitely set me back financially but I wouldn't change a thing. I also got engaged over the holidays and I have always always always wanted straight teeth before getting married. It's like everything is falling into place!
I will update in 3 weeks with my braceless smile!!
First, I had my implant for my second molar on the bottom left placed in December. It is healing very well and I will have it exposed sometime in March.
I HAVE A DEBRACING DATE!!!!!
January 31st I will be brace free for the first time since August 2013!!! I have literally been waiting for this day since I was 12 years old. I'm now 25! It's definitely set me back financially but I wouldn't change a thing. I also got engaged over the holidays and I have always always always wanted straight teeth before getting married. It's like everything is falling into place!
I will update in 3 weeks with my braceless smile!!
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Re: A Year In - Braces at 22
Whooop. Your smile is looking amazing. Congraulations on getting a brace off date. I am so jelouse.
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cconant1833
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Re: A Year In - Braces at 22
Well... I guess this is goodbye. I won't lie, I am actually a bit sad to no longer be visiting my ortho office once a month (it's been 3.5 years of visits!) and to be done with my journey.
However, I AM SO HAPPY WITH MY RESULTS! This was by far the best money I've ever spent. Getting my braces off was pretty much a breeze, I hated getting the cement sanded off, but it was over within a few minutes. Now I have to wear a retainer up top 24/7 for a year and my bottom retainer after dinner and all night.
I feel like someone needs to pinch me because I've been dreaming about this day for my entire life and I can't believe that I have the smile I always dreamed about. I actually teared up a little bit yesterday because I was so happy and it's been such a journey to get here. Especially when I think back to how I always covered my mouth when I laughed or cried my eyes out when my parents said they couldn't afford braces.
Thank you all for reading and following my journey. I loved checking out these boards and lurking around.
From August 15th, 2013 to January 31st, 2017!
However, I AM SO HAPPY WITH MY RESULTS! This was by far the best money I've ever spent. Getting my braces off was pretty much a breeze, I hated getting the cement sanded off, but it was over within a few minutes. Now I have to wear a retainer up top 24/7 for a year and my bottom retainer after dinner and all night.
I feel like someone needs to pinch me because I've been dreaming about this day for my entire life and I can't believe that I have the smile I always dreamed about. I actually teared up a little bit yesterday because I was so happy and it's been such a journey to get here. Especially when I think back to how I always covered my mouth when I laughed or cried my eyes out when my parents said they couldn't afford braces.
Thank you all for reading and following my journey. I loved checking out these boards and lurking around.
From August 15th, 2013 to January 31st, 2017!
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Looking amazing! I can't wait to get mine on now 
Upper arch braced (traditional metal) on 17/02/17
Debonded 17/01/18 with a fixed retainer
Estimated treatment time 18 months, actual time 11 months
Debonded 17/01/18 with a fixed retainer
Estimated treatment time 18 months, actual time 11 months
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istase2000
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Re: A Year In - Braces at 22
Your teeth look amazing! ! Have you whitened them already?
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Girllllll Your smile is beautiful! You and i share a similar story, since i as well wanted braces my whole life and my parents didn't have money/put it off. Since i started working my first job i went to get braces.My estimated time is2.5 years though. Anywho, did you get discouraged at some point?? I do sometimes, and it's only been 6 months 
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Beautiful smile!!!! Happy for you!
