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Beautiful smile!
I had similar extractions done so this is very encouraging for me to read. Thank you!

Lucky you! Enjoy the food and your beautiful new smile!

I kind of miss this look. :cry: Just the plain ol' teeth minus the braces not the poor bite, etc... Oh, and I miss having lips that I could actually put lipstick on. Now it is vaseline day and night. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/cstoll/IMG_1783.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/csto...

I am not a detail organized person but will try to keep a little journal to give encouragement to myself and maybe someone else? My history: 52 yrs young and finally got the braces I have needed for years! Should have had them as a teenager...why didn't I?? Diagnosed with TMJ about 5 years ago, was ...

I had read some of the recent extractions on the forum and was very nervous before I had mine done last Friday.
I am here to say mine went very well!
So far my face looks the same except for the braces. Not too crazy about them.

I am working on posting pictures and beginning my journal here.

Would you recommend one for work also? I have to have clean teeth! Any recommendations for the workplace? I bought the Waterpic Ultra, it arrived today. Just worried about cleaning my teeth at work. I am used to keeping my teeth clean all day and would be embarrassed to eat at work until I get this ...

I really appreciate your pictures of your journey (and everyone else's here). They are educational in helping me understand what will be happening, even if it is slow progress.

My braces go on first, then 6 extractions....much later lower jaw surgery.

lori,
I hope everyone that posted has been helpful to your decision.

I do agree with those that said time goes so fast...and you don't want to look back 20 years from now wishing you would have done this.

Best to you!

aw...I wish I could say the magic words to heal your doubt. But I don't know what the words would be. Sounds like you are definitely prepared in so many ways. You are beautiful and I don't possibly believe you would start this process and quit after 6 months. I hope someone with experience and knowl...

I didn't realize there were plenty of over 50 people here! I am very nervous...tomorrow is the big day. I should be planning a last meal of crunchy food but seems like no time! What essentials to I need before tomorrow? Will I feel like showing my face to work the next day? I haven't told anyone exc...

Hi, Here I am at age 51, will be 52 the 17th of this month. I have 3 adult sons and 2 granddaughters. I am single and the braces will probably keep the men at bay for awhile longer. :wink: I am getting my braces this Wednesday. I can't say I am thrilled about it. I haven't told anyone at work or my ...