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The Journey Continues...
UPDATED FROM CurlyCourtCourt27
3 years post
They’re Off!!
WORTH IT$4,395
A little over three years later…my braces were finally removed today. I was actually dreading it because I really liked my braces, but it was time for them to come off. I have my retainers (top is the traditional Hawley and the bottom is the clear retainer until the bottom Hawley gets adjusted), and I have to wear them all day, except for brushing my teeth and eating.
The retainers feel weird in my mouth, and I’m adjusting to not having braces, but it was all worth it!! Thank you, Dr. Tyan!!
The retainers feel weird in my mouth, and I’m adjusting to not having braces, but it was all worth it!! Thank you, Dr. Tyan!!
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UPDATED FROM CurlyCourtCourt27
3 years post
The End is Near
Well, after a little over 3 years, my braces are officially coming off. Today was my last orthodontist appointment with these braces on my teeth. I got scans done today for my retainers. I’m getting the traditional retainers (because I’m pretty darn traditional, lol). It’s gonna be weird not having my braces.
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UPDATED FROM CurlyCourtCourt27
2 years post
Fine Tuning
So...COVID-19 has prolonged my treatment, unfortunately. I also had my tonsils removed back in March because I kept getting tonsillitis, which was not fun.
In other news, the gap that I had between my two front teeth is completely closed. Dr. Tyan is now doing some fine tuning with my upper teeth. I saw him this past Saturday, and it looks like all is well so far.
I might look into bonding, since one of my front teeth is shorter than the other, but I’ll think about it.
In other news, the gap that I had between my two front teeth is completely closed. Dr. Tyan is now doing some fine tuning with my upper teeth. I saw him this past Saturday, and it looks like all is well so far.
I might look into bonding, since one of my front teeth is shorter than the other, but I’ll think about it.
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2Ricky
June 7, 2021
You have to question why you are having bouts of tonsillitis. Is your orthodontist airway and face focussed? I mean, is Dr Tyan taking into consideration your tongue space (and not just pulling your upper teeth back and trapping your lower jaw behind and back into your airways). Is he considering your TMJ and how your jaws function in relation to this? I do hope he hasn't done any extractions which could further impinge on your airways. Research the links between neck and airway issues and occlusion. It's a shame, but not all orthodontists are trained in this area of health when they absolutely should be.
CurlyCourtCourt27
June 7, 2021
Hi, 2Ricky! I'm no longer having bouts of tonsillitis, since I've had my tonsillectomy back in March. I'll definitely be sure to look that up, since all of that stuff is tied together.
I went to an ENT doctor that ended up removing my tonsils, and all is well. Thank you for the concern, though.
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