Finally FREE (and able to post in this section!)

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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MissDiana
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Finally FREE (and able to post in this section!)

#1 Post by MissDiana »

Okay, I'm naked!

Here is my before:

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And my AFTER!

With my Hawleys in:

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and without:

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I can't believe it's finally over!

So, as you can see, I got my hawleys this morning when I got debanded, and I pick up my essex trays on Thursday. I'll be using them for whitening as well.

I just had my first un-braced meal. It was strange and wonderful :)
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!

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#2 Post by Cinnamon »

WOW!!! Great smile! Congratulations!
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#3 Post by MissDiana »

You're right, Meryaten, I am thrilled! And a little nervous too, that my teeth are going to "go back" - I know they probably won't as long as I wear my retainers as instructed, but still ... it's just a little nervewracking, I guess, being naked.

Hi Cinnamon, thanks!
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!

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#4 Post by Chris »

Very nice !!

:-)o :-)o :-)o :-)o
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#5 Post by Beckster »

Congratulations!!! Your teeth look fantastic!!! :D
"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."-Albert Camus

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#6 Post by MissDiana »

Thanks!

I picked up my Essex trays yesterday (they do them "in house" so they were ready early) and I have to admit ... I HATE them. I just feel like they collect spit and it's so uncomfortable! I guess it just takes a while to get used to different types of retainers, and I'm sure if I give it time I'll adjust, but in the meantime :FeelSick:

BUT! I don't want to seem like I'm saying "my diamond shoes are too tight!" I am loving having this problem, trust me.
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!

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Re: Finally FREE (and able to post in this section!)

#7 Post by SDFD TSchott »

MissDiana wrote: I just had my first un-braced meal. It was strange and wonderful :)
Congrats on being naked... I to just got naked this week and your right the first meal I had it was strange that I didn't have to go running to the bathroom to pick food out of my braces but at the same time I enjoyed every bit of that meal :D

~Tim~

Congrats again!

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Braces back on August 06, 2018
Braces off April 02, 2008

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#8 Post by Sandista »

Miss Diana,

GORGEOUS smile! :-*

You look like a movie star. Congratulations!

Sandista

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#9 Post by patchesnbrownie »

Your smile is BEAUTIFUL. I'm jealous! :) ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!

jamie315
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#10 Post by jamie315 »

Diana, your teeth look awsome, Congratulations, srry it took so long post. They amazing, now we are both enjoying a brace free life, so lovley.

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#11 Post by breda206 »

Wow! Your teeth are fabulous! Absolutely gorgeous!
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