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Re: When seeing people should I bring up the subject? New br
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:38 pm
by bracesafter40
I'm proud of my new braces, is that weird?
Anyway, when meeting up with casual acquaintances should I mention my braces, they do notice but don't say anything.
With close friends I do bring up the subject.
Invariably it comes up anyways...Yes they do notice, but some are dont want to say anything as they thing your subconscious of it. I meet three groups of people a few times a year and they dont bring it up as I'm in a group setting.
But if they ever do I am willing to chat about it. Just bring it up casually when you talk about what to eat, etc. Or if you see that someone has really straight teeth ask if they ever had braces; most people have.
B-day less than 24 hours, be proud?
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:41 pm
by wiredgrin
Jerry,
I am so glad you are proud of your metal mouth I wish I had your aplomb! Starting tomorrow about this time would be nice!
Are we supposed to just ignore the fact that this is a big deal for us? Well heck no! Listen, this is a major change in your appearance, and it can be quite uncomfortable. You are entitled to feel weird about it!
However, I still think you should consider this quote from an Archwired contributor: "...men tend to feel dorky or geeky with braces. Women tend to feel either unattractive or teenage-cute. Either way you slice it, it spells: Self-conscious! Some adults don't care what other people think. If that describes you, then you've cleared a major hurdle."
eager After years in denial and finding this site of thoughtful people I am trying to gear up for this journey as a learning experience in and of itself. Yes, I will be posting my First Day in Braces story, something I never thought I would be doing! But a more timley question will be whether I prove strong enough to “laugh it offâ€
Re: B-day less than 24 hours, be proud?
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:22 pm
by bracesafter40
Interesting thoughts wiredgrin. I look forward to your first day in braces story. Here is mine:
http://bracesafter40.blogspot.com/2007/ ... s-day.html.
The way I see it is this: I gotta wear them for at least 2.5 years, why traumatize myself all that time? This too shall pass...Life is short, live it!
PS: Your lips will fit over your teeth, it is one of the first thing we learn once we get braces, LOL.
metal mouthed and proud
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