What a joy it is to have braces!!! Pics included!
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:02 am
Hello!
Let me first just say that I've been reading this site for around 4 months and this is my first "official" post and I am excited to be here!! Yes, you read the subject line correctly. I am a 40 year old who is thorougly enjoying her braces journey. To make a long story short, I have not liked my teeth since I can remember and flirted with the idea of getting braces around 7 years ago. I went to an ortho that told me I would need to have two teeth pulled and would be in braces for around 24-28 months. Not withstanding the cost, the fact that I had to have two teeth pulled was enough for me to say forget it. Flash forward 7 years later and here I am with braces on wishing I had done this 20 years ago. Why did I finally decide to go for it? Well I think turning 40 had alot to do with it. I was reflecting on the one thing I really wanted to do but hadn't done yet and that was getting my teeth fixed. That coupled along with a very supportive boyfriend (even suggesting that I post my pics here) who encouraged me to go for it, well let's just say, "I wouldn't/couldn't be denied". I started the process in early April 2006 by having two upper bicuspids removed. I have to say for those that are worried about getting teeth pulled please don't be. It was a breeze!! It literally took the oral surgeon less than 10 mins to yank them out. I recovered fairly quickly with minimal bleeding/pain. Three weeks later I had my top braces put on and haven't looked back since. I will be having the bottoms put on in about three months and cannot wait. I really appreciate this forum (love the Dentakit) and would just like to encourage anyone who has been considering getting there teeth fixed, to go for it. I really wish I had done this years ago but like my ortho said, "I wasn't ready yet". He is very pleased with my progress considering I've only had my braces on for about 4 months and my teeth are moving right along. I look forward to this journey and in the end I pray I will have straight teeth, a proper bite, and killer smile!! I am already looking into some whitening procedures and I can't wait!!! Hang in there you guys, this is so going to be worth it in the end! Look forward to learning/sharing with you!
Let me first just say that I've been reading this site for around 4 months and this is my first "official" post and I am excited to be here!! Yes, you read the subject line correctly. I am a 40 year old who is thorougly enjoying her braces journey. To make a long story short, I have not liked my teeth since I can remember and flirted with the idea of getting braces around 7 years ago. I went to an ortho that told me I would need to have two teeth pulled and would be in braces for around 24-28 months. Not withstanding the cost, the fact that I had to have two teeth pulled was enough for me to say forget it. Flash forward 7 years later and here I am with braces on wishing I had done this 20 years ago. Why did I finally decide to go for it? Well I think turning 40 had alot to do with it. I was reflecting on the one thing I really wanted to do but hadn't done yet and that was getting my teeth fixed. That coupled along with a very supportive boyfriend (even suggesting that I post my pics here) who encouraged me to go for it, well let's just say, "I wouldn't/couldn't be denied". I started the process in early April 2006 by having two upper bicuspids removed. I have to say for those that are worried about getting teeth pulled please don't be. It was a breeze!! It literally took the oral surgeon less than 10 mins to yank them out. I recovered fairly quickly with minimal bleeding/pain. Three weeks later I had my top braces put on and haven't looked back since. I will be having the bottoms put on in about three months and cannot wait. I really appreciate this forum (love the Dentakit) and would just like to encourage anyone who has been considering getting there teeth fixed, to go for it. I really wish I had done this years ago but like my ortho said, "I wasn't ready yet". He is very pleased with my progress considering I've only had my braces on for about 4 months and my teeth are moving right along. I look forward to this journey and in the end I pray I will have straight teeth, a proper bite, and killer smile!! I am already looking into some whitening procedures and I can't wait!!! Hang in there you guys, this is so going to be worth it in the end! Look forward to learning/sharing with you!
