[James P.]

Originally Posted by Superkid11

Well, it happened. My braces came off. It's hard to believe... I've had them for four years, since I was just 12, and now... oh god, it's wonderful. Sure, they became very natural and were only painful after wire changes, but it's still wonderful to have them off! I no longer have to fear breaking them on something I eat!

Sure, I have to get a retainer next week, then wear it 24/7 for 9 months, but oh well. At least I can take it off to eat and brush my teeth.

I'll try to take a picture of myself with David Tennant's grin from my old avatar sometime this week.

I remember when I had my braces taken off. My expander actually came off with the braces as my orthodontist used the expander to hold the braces on. I hope you have good luck with your retainer, I lost mine too many times to count! So, if you take it out when you are eating, remember to put it back in ASAP!

Anyway, good for you. I really feel happy for you, it's a pain with the braces, innit? No rice... ugh! *shudders* That. Was. Torture. I love Chinese food, and the rice kept getting stuck in the braces... I'm so glad I'm done with the orthodontist!!