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So, I have braces scheduled to be put on at the...
So, I have braces scheduled to be put on at the end of this month. The idea is to close the gap in the front and make room for veeners.
A little bit about me, I am 26 and have NEVER been able to smile with my mouth open. I can't even talk about teeth amongst people because I am so insecure about it. I'm a fairly happy person but my dental situation has always been a black clowd over me. I avoid taking pictures (seriously can't believe I even took the attached photo), avoid conversations about the dentist, and dread the day where people will ask about my teeth or comment. This may seem a bit overboard to some but it is my reality. I see all these people with perfect smiles and able to take pictures and not worry about what their smile looks like and think to myself "that will never be you"
I've tried to chalk it up and say hey you have to work with what God gave you but reality is I would do anything to correct it. Which is what leads me to veeners. I was recommend a great ortho in SoCal and he said I'd be much happier after braces and possibly 4 veneers. So I agreed to start the process this month. I'll have top braces for 9-12 months and then veneers. But after reading conflicting stories on here I have the worst feeling in my gut that this will be the worst choice and even worse I won't be able to go back. I haven't picked a dentist to do the veeners and am SO SCARED that I will pick the wrong one. I'm not sure how long after I get my braces off that veneers can be put on but I dread walking around with my teeth all awkwardly spaced.
What if veneers don't work? What will the next step be after all of the process has been advanced?
This is something I have to live with everyday and when I look in the mirror it's a constant reminder of how unappealing my teeth are. I'm sorry for the rant l have just never talked about this insecurity with ANYONE except my dentist. Everyone on here seems to understand a bit of where I'm coming from. Thank you all in advance for reading. Any advice is extremely appreciated.
A little bit about me, I am 26 and have NEVER been able to smile with my mouth open. I can't even talk about teeth amongst people because I am so insecure about it. I'm a fairly happy person but my dental situation has always been a black clowd over me. I avoid taking pictures (seriously can't believe I even took the attached photo), avoid conversations about the dentist, and dread the day where people will ask about my teeth or comment. This may seem a bit overboard to some but it is my reality. I see all these people with perfect smiles and able to take pictures and not worry about what their smile looks like and think to myself "that will never be you"
I've tried to chalk it up and say hey you have to work with what God gave you but reality is I would do anything to correct it. Which is what leads me to veeners. I was recommend a great ortho in SoCal and he said I'd be much happier after braces and possibly 4 veneers. So I agreed to start the process this month. I'll have top braces for 9-12 months and then veneers. But after reading conflicting stories on here I have the worst feeling in my gut that this will be the worst choice and even worse I won't be able to go back. I haven't picked a dentist to do the veeners and am SO SCARED that I will pick the wrong one. I'm not sure how long after I get my braces off that veneers can be put on but I dread walking around with my teeth all awkwardly spaced.
What if veneers don't work? What will the next step be after all of the process has been advanced?
This is something I have to live with everyday and when I look in the mirror it's a constant reminder of how unappealing my teeth are. I'm sorry for the rant l have just never talked about this insecurity with ANYONE except my dentist. Everyone on here seems to understand a bit of where I'm coming from. Thank you all in advance for reading. Any advice is extremely appreciated.