Well, I figured I would get this posted quickly, since I know that in a matter of hours, my mother will be all over this breaking news story like Americans on Oil Fields.
The big story is...
MY BRACES ARE OFF!!
That's right, I am done with those pesky mouth-shredders otherwise known as braces.
Currently I am wearing two clear plastic retainers to ensure that my teeth don't shift in the now clutter-free mouth of mine. I will have these for about a month or so, when I will start trying to ween my teeth off of them by taking them out for a few hours at a time, to see if they move any. Over time, I will wear them less and less until I only wear them at nights!
But I am totally cool with this, since basically just about anything is better than braces.
For those of you who know me well, and have known me, well, lets just say most of my life, know how huge of a deal it is to be done with braces. Braces have long been known to the orthodontic world to be the final step in dental correction.
I have been in and out (though mostly in) of orthodontic care since the ripe old age of 5. (or is it 6, mom?) Anyways, it's been a very long road, and, as the title so eloquently puts it, "one heck of a ride."
I began orthodontics work in FIRST GRADE, I even remember what my first retainer looked like: Bright orange with a Donald Duck sticker on it.
I have had just about every bit of correctional appliance and technique known to the world of orthodontics, and frankly, I am happy for the experience. It has taught me a lot.
So thanks everyone, for all your support and lack of cruel mockery of my mouth work, but thanks for the good-natured ribbing! :-)
And especially thanks to Mom and Dad for investing so much CASH, care, and support into this one VERY good looking set of teeth!
Some pictures for your viewing pleasure:
The big story is...
MY BRACES ARE OFF!!
That's right, I am done with those pesky mouth-shredders otherwise known as braces.
Currently I am wearing two clear plastic retainers to ensure that my teeth don't shift in the now clutter-free mouth of mine. I will have these for about a month or so, when I will start trying to ween my teeth off of them by taking them out for a few hours at a time, to see if they move any. Over time, I will wear them less and less until I only wear them at nights!
But I am totally cool with this, since basically just about anything is better than braces.
For those of you who know me well, and have known me, well, lets just say most of my life, know how huge of a deal it is to be done with braces. Braces have long been known to the orthodontic world to be the final step in dental correction.
I have been in and out (though mostly in) of orthodontic care since the ripe old age of 5. (or is it 6, mom?) Anyways, it's been a very long road, and, as the title so eloquently puts it, "one heck of a ride."
I began orthodontics work in FIRST GRADE, I even remember what my first retainer looked like: Bright orange with a Donald Duck sticker on it.
I have had just about every bit of correctional appliance and technique known to the world of orthodontics, and frankly, I am happy for the experience. It has taught me a lot.
So thanks everyone, for all your support and lack of cruel mockery of my mouth work, but thanks for the good-natured ribbing! :-)
And especially thanks to Mom and Dad for investing so much CASH, care, and support into this one VERY good looking set of teeth!
Some pictures for your viewing pleasure:
2 comments:
Nate....amazing blog today! I am SO happy for you getting your braces off today! You are one nice looking guy !
You were 6 when you started in orthodontics. It has been quite a ride...ups and downs, and a roller coaster of emotion to be sure. Anyone who can endure what you have with the surgery and all, can do anything! As your orthodontist told dad...."Nate is a good patient".
YIPPIE!!!! Danae told me the news yesterday! I am so excited for you and can't wait to see the final product in person! Which is in just about a month yahoo!!!!! It's one good lookin final product though! Have fun in Europa!!!! I love you. P.S. your one heck of a writer!!!!
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