Hi there!
I'm extremely new to this site. I just found out yesterday that I have to get braces; top and bottom. I'm going with the Damon system, and getting the clear "social six" on the top. I have severe over crowding of my upper and lower jaws.
I was devastated when I found out. I'm 24 and in graduate school. I'm most concerned about dating. Super shallow, I know. But I feel like at this age, guys are still concerned with how you look, and they're going to see my mouth and immediately be turned-off. I know it's stupid, but I'm insecure enough as it is...this isn't exactly going to help.
Anyway, I guess just a question to the 20-somethings on here...do you find that your braces have had an impact on your dating life?
Really glad I found this site...it's making me feel a lot better about things.
I'm 24...and getting braces...again!
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as im in a long term relationship it had a little impact as i was in some pain after adjustments 
but my boyfriend understands that 
and as i noticed, myself being 28, people around me admire my decision and congratulate me for it
new people i meet tend to remember me at once, since there arent a lot of adult in braces around here
so socially speaking i've had seen a positive attitude towards my courage and decision...i now smile a lot and think that braces are my "bling"
but my boyfriend understands that and as i noticed, myself being 28, people around me admire my decision and congratulate me for it
new people i meet tend to remember me at once, since there arent a lot of adult in braces around here
so socially speaking i've had seen a positive attitude towards my courage and decision...i now smile a lot and think that braces are my "bling"
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bottlecap1990
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Re: I'm 24...and getting braces...again!
Impact on dating life?bracesat14 wrote:Hi there!
I'm extremely new to this site. I just found out yesterday that I have to get braces; top and bottom. I'm going with the Damon system, and getting the clear "social six" on the top. I have severe over crowding of my upper and lower jaws.
I was devastated when I found out. I'm 24 and in graduate school. I'm most concerned about dating. Super shallow, I know. But I feel like at this age, guys are still concerned with how you look, and they're going to see my mouth and immediately be turned-off. I know it's stupid, but I'm insecure enough as it is...this isn't exactly going to help.
Anyway, I guess just a question to the 20-somethings on here...do you find that your braces have had an impact on your dating life?
Really glad I found this site...it's making me feel a lot better about things.
yes. However there some guys and girls out there that won't mind.
But don't worry, after a couple of years, you will have a beautiful smile everyone won't be able to resist.
RPE. 6/5/2010
Full metal braces, 8/7/2010
Braces Removed, 6/12/2013
Full metal braces, 8/7/2010
Braces Removed, 6/12/2013
I'm 23 and married. I know it's not the same as being single. I am completely vain (proud of it, woot woot) and most days I don't even realize I have them. You just kind of build your self confidence back up. right after I got my braces, I went and got my hair done. Cut, color, the works. It helps to do little things for yourself to rebuild the confidence you lose. Now that I sound like Dr. Phil, I will tell you it gets better I promise.
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You are improving your smile for *you.* If, heaven forbid, someone didn't want to go out with you because you have braces... Well... Let's just say having braces might be a great way for you to weed out the "throw-aways" vs. "the keepers."
I should've gotten rebraced at 24. I dumbly waited until I was 42. Fortunately, I found a wonderful wife 10 years ago who didn't care how screwy my teeth were
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I should've gotten rebraced at 24. I dumbly waited until I was 42. Fortunately, I found a wonderful wife 10 years ago who didn't care how screwy my teeth were
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As a girl, I've found some guys actually LIKE braces. My friend Aaron stared at me when I first had them and had a hard time talking to me... I was upset and asked him, 'what you can't talk to me now that I have braces?' And he told me, he had trouble talking to me because he thought they were hot... 
Also, I always say, 'like the rap star, all my money's in my mouth'... guys know you're (probably) financially stable if you have braces and not a 'gold digger'
I really feel I've got more attention since I've had braces from men. It might just be that now I'm much more confident because I know I'm doing something about the mess in my mouth
Also, I always say, 'like the rap star, all my money's in my mouth'... guys know you're (probably) financially stable if you have braces and not a 'gold digger' I really feel I've got more attention since I've had braces from men. It might just be that now I'm much more confident because I know I'm doing something about the mess in my mouth
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evyandzeek
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I agree with bracesat14...I am on my 2nd set of braces...first got them when i was 15 and now i am 26. When i was 15 i had an ex boyfriend that absolutely LOVED them...he thought they were so hot! it's weird, i know. My fiance doesn't like them too much...BUT he also says he doesn't notice them for the most part. I have ceramic color braces. Some people notice right away and some don't. I don't think it is a big deal. One of my coworker's (girl) loves them...she says they look HOT...it's odd to me...but hey it works to build self esteem good luck and go for it.
good luck and go for it.