I'm 25 and getting braces tomorrow. I'm definitely nervous. Honestly, I don't even know why. My husband loves me. My friends aren't going to care. Insurance covers everything. I spend most of my day at work not talking to anyone, or even facing anyone. But I'm still freaking out.
But I'm not the only or oldest person to go through with this. And it'll get better. I hope.
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Don't worry. I will be 21 in a few months and I too am in college. Most people don't seem to care. They either don't mention it or the commend me for doing it. I wish I could have had this taken care of when I was younger as well but thats all in the past. Don't worry too much. In a few years you'll be glad you did it now.
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Well, I've spoken to him about my fears, and feel better about it now. Apparently, previous girlfriends of his have had braces. It never affected things with them, and he thinks they're kinda cute. Go figure. All those nerves and it wasn't even worth getting upset over.
Got an extraction in a few days (not for braces, but because my teeth are too big for my tiny mouth, and my wisdom teeth are cutting my mouth). Gonna talk to the dentist then, get her to refer me to an ortho, and get the whole lot rolling.
I just want my smile to be perfect, so I can be happy about it.
Got an extraction in a few days (not for braces, but because my teeth are too big for my tiny mouth, and my wisdom teeth are cutting my mouth). Gonna talk to the dentist then, get her to refer me to an ortho, and get the whole lot rolling.
I just want my smile to be perfect, so I can be happy about it.