Guest guest Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Hi Amy, Every case is unique, so the estimated time in braces after surgery varies a lot.. I was told going in the my surgery would be one year after I had braces on... it was actually done 1 year and 1/2.. my teeth just weren't ready.. And I was told 3-6 mos post op was the estimated time for the " fine tuning " ... mine took just a little longer but I didn't wear my bands all the time due to irritation I developed in my mouth. I/m sure that slowed things down by at least a month., so, don't be concerned, just remember that your orthodontist will let you know when you're ready. As for the retainers, you can hardly tell that I am wearing them and they don't interfere w/ speech at all. They are practically invisible because they are transparent and fit snug against your teeth.. I hope you get the same kind as I have. Best wishes and congratulations at being in the home stretch!! > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > I can't believe it but today when I went to my ortho for what I > > > > > thought was an evaluation, I got my braces off!!!!!!! > > > > > I just can't believe I finally am at this point!!!!! > > > > > I have to do a few crown replacements to get my bite so it's > > > right > > > > on > > > > > but otherwise I am done with this whole ordeal. > > > > > Getting the braces off is really nervewracking cause it feels > > > like > > > > > they are chipping the teeth away when the brackets pop off but > > > you > > > > > just have to close your eyes and realize it will be over in a > >few > > > > > minutes.. didn't actually hurt or anything. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks to all of you who were (and still are) my soulmates > > > > throughout > > > > > the whole process. I couldn't have made it with out all your > > > help > > > > > and encouragement!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > )))))))))) > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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