The Journey With Braces Is Over! (Hello Retainers.)
On St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2014), I finally got my braces off! It actually didn’t take that long, as the orthodontist used a tool to basically grind the braces off, so they disintegrated. The luck of the Irish was with me because it didn’t hurt! I got my braces on in August of 2011, so I was happy to get them off. Now I have to wear retainers for about 14 hours a day. The first time putting them on was bad, as I have a bad gag reflex, but it is actually pretty easy to wear and talk with on. The only annoying part is that I have take my retainers out anytime I want to eat, and then brush my teeth, brush my retainers, then put them back in! It keeps me from snacking as much (sigh)!
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Hey! Who is that handsome guy with the great looking teeth? Oh My! I almost didn’t recognize you with out the braces. Great and congratulations.
With or without your braces you have always been a handsome young man with a great smile. Take care of them chompers because they are the only ones you get!