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Braces! :D
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Braces! :D
WORTH IT$3,700
My dentist has been telling me for over six years that I need braces. Not because my teeth aren’t straight on the top but because my bite is off and it’s causing multiple problems. My teeth on the bottom are chipping because the way they hit my top teeth and they are overcrowded. And the dentist said my teeth flex when I bite down so that it causes friction on my gum line which is damaging my gums. So I finally bit the bullet and got braces! Sadly Invisalign wouldn’t work for my bite problems. The first week was miserable and I had no idea how anyone does this. I’m now 4 weeks in and it’s getting easier. The pain is gone for now. I just want to get through this as quickly as possible!
UPDATED FROM Melodee2016
3 months post
Tightening!
So for me getting my braces tightened wasn’t too bad. I had two days of some soreness but nothing unmanageable. My teeth are already straightening out a lot on the bottom. I’m so excited to get through with this process. I hate having braces. I look like a dork and they do cut up my mouth. Also flossing is just a pain.
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UPDATED FROM Melodee2016
6 months post
Close to Six months in
So I can say that I’m surprised that it’s almost been 6 months into this process. I’m glad it’s going quickly. I still hate having braces and am embarrassed to smile. But I’m excited to see the changes and I can actually bite down and my back teeth touch and my front teeth aren’t hitting each other. There is still a lot of work to be done to have the perfect smile but I know it’ll be worth it!
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October 21, 2018
Hey, i had similar issues with bottom teeth. I got braces to and now they are great. Im 30 and literally got messed with by my buddies at work all the time for getting adult braces but now mine are off and i talk about their uncorrected teeth issues and you can see the insecurity come to life. Not to make them insecure (we all ex military and you have to have thick skin) but to prove its always better to take action on things regardless of what other say about the process.
November 13, 2018
I love this thank you!! It’s hard to have them. Humbling! Ha. But I really must fix the issues so that my teeth aren’t ruined. They were cracking and chipping because of the way they hit when I bit down. It’s already so much better. 6 more months according to my dr and it’ll be over. Thanks for the encouragement!! I’m thankful that you are happy you did it! What is better than a great smile? I can’t think of anything :)
December 5, 2018
Hi Honey!
I had braces put on in my late 40’s!! My parents never thought I needed them.
It was the best decision I’ve made as an adult. It gave me so much confidence in my smile. You will be in awe when it’s all said and done!!
My gosh, you’re the epitome of beauty!!
December 5, 2018
You are such an angel my dear. Thank you. Having adult braces is so hard isn’t it? I feel so embarrassed but I know you are right and I’ll be happy I did it once it’s over. We are so similar!!!
December 7, 2018
I would always tell people (the ones that would talk to me and stare at my mouth) that I have braces on and will be wearing them for 18 months. I found myself having to explain why I’m wearing them, which is really no one’s business. I love my smile now, and just had veneers placed over my top two teeth (review #9). Lol. It’s made a dramatic difference in my overall smile
December 7, 2018
Same, I found myself explaining why I had braces to people I never talked on a regular basis!
December 7, 2018
Yep, it’s just my insecurity always thinking people are critiquing me!! Now... I’m SMILING like no one’s business. :-).
December 7, 2018
I was so embarrassed that when ever I saw anyone the very first thing I said was, “I have braces.” To address the elephant in the room is how I felt. I felt like people would see it and not say anything but be thinking about it and if I didn’t say that it would be weird ha ha. But mostly I’m just weird about it. I see so many reviews for braces where people say smile no one even notices. I feel like every single person notices. And people in my family look at me weird and say, when are you getting those things off, like I look crazy. But like you both said, it’s going to be worth it. And I know it will be. So I’m getting through this!
December 7, 2018
I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one that struggles with the insecurity part of this. I thought I was kind of alone with that.
December 7, 2018
The funny thing about me... I had a huge gap between my two front teeth. I’ve worked for 18 years at THE GAP!! THat was my nickname (to myself)!!!! My insecurity with smiling is now history!!
December 7, 2018
My kids were hysterical when I came home with these “tracks “ on my teeth. It was horrible for the initial first few months. Omg, half of my meal would be trapped under those poking wires.
December 7, 2018
Yes!!!!! Eating is so embarrassing!!! I always have food in my teeth. Oh my gosh that gap joke is funny. Aren’t you SO happy you are through with all of that and have a beautiful smile now!!!!
January 21, 2019
I’m laughing reading this, in an understanding way. I feel like I always want to point out my braces to everyone. I always get the response “
they are not that noticeable.”
they are not that noticeable.”
January 21, 2019
That’s the response I’d get too... when I know that they were noticeable and they were just being kind!! Lol.
In the scheme of things, it’s okay to show others that we’re taking the initiative to fix our teeth and enhance our looks. You go girl. Xoxo
January 4, 2019
I can't wait to see more. It's exciting, every month your teeth change so much. It gets better and better.
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