4 months no change

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Just a warning to you all, be careful when you get your braces. I had them for 2 years, and for most of it I was depressed and had trouble taking care of myself. I got them off recently, and this was the outcome. Almost every tooth has calcification and I have at least 8 cavities. BRUSH YOUR TEETH.

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No progress due to covid -19 so my smile is stuck like this lol

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I’ve officially joined the club!!! You can’t see them in the pic but they also put power chains on the two sides at the bottom. Everything feels so tight!

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Just got braces

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Day 1 new braces , bands and jaw aligner

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I finally got a date for my braces to come off!!!!

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Day 5 ! Almost no pain or soreness finally lol

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1 year + 9 months difference

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overbite and overcrowding - braces off!

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Got my braces today !! Was such a quick and effortless application! Let's get this adventure on the road !

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❣️Dec 2018-June 2020!!! Quoted about 1-1.5 years but thx to COVID it’ll probably be a little over!!! Plz appreciate my teeth lol

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My ortho says adults don't usually want colours, but how could I pass on this beautiful pink?!

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Final wires today & super intense rubber bands. Gonna have Big ol teeth when these come off in 2 months.

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3 months progress! I can't believe the changes. Still have 15 months to go :O

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Braces off!!! Estimated 21-27 months, got them off in 22 ❤️

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Can we just appreciate this transformation?

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My teeth are staining 😭. Need help!

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Day 1 vs 1 year... One more year to go!

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6 months!

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Would lavender ties look ok on me?

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Just got these suckers on 30 mins ago, gonna be 2 years til they come off

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Ortho and their assistants say I’m done???

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Hi guys, just wanted to share a before and after of my TADS journey for my gummy smile. 1st month vs 5th month, I’m feeling more confident each day! Still a long way to go before my gums can be in a proper smile line and gingivectomy will be required to be done.

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Every time I wake up.

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my ortho insists that the protrusion of my upper teeth is acceptable, but I do not believe him

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2.5 (soon to be 3 months) progress

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Look at my rad braces color !

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3 months progress. Honestly I’m starting to be a little disheartened. My top midline has shifted so much and it’s making me really self conscious.

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Getting them off next month! Will be 15 months and 20 days when off!

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Extraction & Overbite/Overjet progress 11 montgs

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Only 10 days in! I can see a difference in the wire on top.

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Braces color

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Braces off today after 27 months

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[M19] 6 MONTH UPDATE

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8 days in.. I like how people have been mistaking my braces for grills lol

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Went from using Dragons to now using Tortoise, and I’m totally not having a good time, bro.

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Before and after of my lingual bar!

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My orthodontist is pushing to be finished by May. I’m supposed to have my scan for retainers next month. I don’t feel I’m finished and I’ve mentioned my concerns. How do tell him politely without being gaslit that I don’t feel I’m finished?

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Got my Canine HOOKED today 😁!! I can't wait to see the impact that will make over the next 8 weeks!!

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Day 2 with both top and bottom braces with bite blocks. 36 years old and happier than ever to finally be working towards a smile I am happy to show!

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My 1 year braces anniversary. I’ve never felt so confident smiling!!!

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Getting my braces in 19 days!! So excited. I’m 28, couldn’t afford them when I was young. I’m nervous though, hoping I’ll like my smile during the process. What if I wind up hating my smile?! I’m anxious. Ortho says 2 years. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

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almost done!!

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7 months into braces, never thought that this day would come. Luckily managed to save it from me swallowing it while eating 😅

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Unhappy after braces removal. Any advice??? incisors are so flared.

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Today is officially one year for me. I get my bottoms on in two weeks.

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i should be having them off by now but oh well

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8 months in I've tried light pink, light blue, dark blue, dark red,and now green. What color should I try next?? or what you think would look best

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19 Day Progress

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Teeth look huge after braces

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Day one (a week ago)

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Joined the club today!

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First time ever posting here! Two year progress it’s been a long journey. Patient and dedication. Female - 31 YO -

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14 months and I’m (sort of) free!

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should i be concerned??

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8 months in.... 4 months left :)

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And so it begins...got these put on the other day. Had 4 premolars removed a couple weeks prior.

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4 months wearing braces, and first-time chain. I regret choosing orange as a color of rubber, it looks like my teeth become yellowish. =(

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Guys, ortho told I have to wear 8 rubber elastics.. I need mental support I think I’m gonna have a breakdown :(

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I am not happy with my orthodontist.

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Deep bite correction with braces and bite turbos - 2 months progress!

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It’s been 8 months since I got braces and I can’t believe the difference 😧

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First day, and final results. 2 years.

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Here’s a fun comparison! Officially 3 weeks post op from upper jaw surgery!

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I started treatment in Feb 2019. These photos are from July 2019 and May 2020. (I’ll be 26 in October, it’s never too late!)

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Progress from September, 5.5 months

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2 weeks!! I’m so impatient.. when did you all start to see noticeable changes with your teeth?

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My teeth were very crooked before braces. I’ve had braces for 5 years since 2015 and I’ve never took a picture showing my teeth! I finally feel pretty

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only 3 more visits :)

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THANK YOU BRACES 😁

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appointments every 10 weeks?

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I’m free! My braces and lower jaw surgery journey is finally over. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

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Day 1 of braces 😁

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So I got my braces off 4 days ago and am using the whitening gel you put in you retainer trays. This is how it’s going so far. Pretty happy with the results so far. I wear my retainer 10 hours a night with the gel.

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Unable to make decision..

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Am I ready enough? I'm getting braces Monday and wanted to be sure I have everything I may need for any 'just in case' situation. I know orthodots are recommended too but they're expensive.

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My bottom row is exceeding my expectations

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Happy 1st birthday to my braces! March 12th 2020 - March 12th 2021

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Happy to see my lips and teeth don’t protrude much anymore from premolar extractions

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Just got my braces this week! Very deep bite and a lot of overcrowding. Tell me this gets better?

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Braces I got today hurt like hell, wanna take 'em off, how long will it last?

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Just found out I’m not getting my braces off in December like originally planned 🙃 posting a progress pic to make me feel better about going into my 25th year with braces.

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Last month (august 21st) was a year with braces, only one more year to go!

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5 month update!

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Flared teeth after braces

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Got braces today

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Not even 4 months in and happy so far. Phase 2 Damon starts September 28th. More torque more fun.

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About 6 months in! Great results!

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Day 1 of braces AGAIN!!!!😭😭😭

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Just got my bands yesterday. Orthodontist went right to medium. 3 months in.

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I will miss my metal smile! It’s my last full day with braces, what should I do to make it more memorable?

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1 year before and after progress. Open bite + cross bite.

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Amazing the difference a year can make!

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Thoughts?

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6 months of braces! Not as special as most posts here, but I’m finally able to smile with my mouth open!

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First dinner with my new braces. Can’t chew at all so.... asparagus, onion, chicken, and havarti... soup? Paste? Whatever. Wine.

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Starting a new job at the end of the month and my dentist decided it was time to remove my supernumerary 😬

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Thought y'all would like. Exactly 30 months in braces. Extraction of all first premolars.

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day 1! is it weird i kinda like how sensitive my teeth feel? lol, anyways here's to a hell of a journey!

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Day after getting braces. Nervous about possible nickel allergies. But over all ok. Any tips on what to keep watch of?

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I'm curious...

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Look at this puzzle I got going on

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Going for my first adjustment on Monday! What color should I get? I have red right now.

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My inaugural pic!

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18 months in braces!

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Buck teeth are gone after 4.5 months! My bite doesn’t fit together yet but I’m hoping for a nicer smile by the end of my treatment 😊

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Just got them on! Encouraging words welcome

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Im dying fr this is torture straight up from medieval days. My impacted canine is undergoing a 90° rotation. These are buttons from hell.

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Day 3 of posting memes about braces

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First day! (2nd time😔)

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Does anyone else feel like their teeth are getting worse? I liked my teeth better back in September :/

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Day 3 with my braces. Not much pain, just feel some tightness and some minor inner cheek scratches but that’s it, I was anticipating a lot more pain/soreness but I feel nada :)

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My teef after over 1 1/2 years in braces!

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11 out of 12 months!

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Pre-braces vs 10 months

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1 year progress (31.08.21 - 31.08.22)

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where is the lie

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Got my bottom power chains! Also is anyones payment plan also monthly?

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Day 1. The pain hasn’t started yet. 😬

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6 week progress (soz for dingy lighting on “now” pic)

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1year progress! June 22 2021-June 22 2022

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19 months of braces! Ortho says they could be ready to come off in 8–16 more weeks but not sure...

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Journey has started!

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went to the consultation and just immediately went for it!

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Getting composites in march in my little front teeth and braces off April 12th

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Day one of braces!

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First day!

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For those getting braces or in the middle of a braces journey I highly recommend this Water flosser, I literally could not imagine how difficult it would be getting food out after eating without one if I am honest. it feels much more powerful than the Waterpik cordless too.

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Day 1 to month 5 ( out of 18 ) trust the process ✨

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18 month progress, severe overbite/overjet

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Powerchains? More like OW-erchains 😭 I can’t even chew... 4/12 months

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Thought I’d share my progress.

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31, got the braces. Having a hard time. Its so hard to eat, I feel like I look like the girl from Nemo, and just generally lethargic. I posted before I got them, and I received a ton of positive feedback. I find myself picking up terrible habits again like smoking and drinking cuz (more in comments)

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Are these gaps in clear retainers normal?

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I chose an Orthodontist office an hour from my house for the sole purpose of feeling comfortable with the Dr and the staff. I just got this in the mail.

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Before and after extractions

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Still chugging along. Just got a power chain & triangle elastics on the eye teeth.

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