Glad things are going well. Braces are definitely worth the time,
effort and cost.

--- Marilyn Puett <mpuett@...> wrote:

> It's been 8 weeks today since my braces came off. I've been wearing
> the retainer 24/7 (with the exception of 4 days last month when I was
> at a conference and had to do a lot of talking and didn't want to
> have "mush mouth" so I only wore it at night).
>
> The orthodontist was pleased with my teeth and said that now I only
> have to wear it from after dinner in the evening til the next
> morning. Yippee!
>
> They also did the post-banding photos and x-ray for their files --
> the "after" photos to go with the "before" ones. What a difference!
>
> I've had so many positive comments on my smile and that makes all
> those 29 months of treatment worth it. So if you're feeling kinda
> down and wondering why on earth you ever decided to get braces as an
> adult, take heart. There IS light at the end of the tunnel and you
> will be so pleased with your results.
>
> Here's a photo from my conference. I'm the one in front in the blue
> dress -- with the big smile. :-)
>
>
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/writingplayground/RWA2006/100_0379.jpg
>
> Marilyn
>
> Check Out What's New for August at The Writing Playground!
> ~New Interview -- Rhonda Nelson
> ~Continuing Contest - Sizzling Summer Nights
> ~ www.writingplayground.com


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