One good thing about braces ...

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#1 Post by **tkais** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:39 am

I brush more often. And drink more water.

#2 Post by **Nikkiekoala** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:37 am

Yup I agree I definitely snack less! I have lost 7 pounds so far!

#3 Post by **Svensk Tiger** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:51 am

My fiance looks after me when I'm in pain after an adjustment, so I get to just lounge on the settee while he brings me cups of tea and other nice things

#4 Post by **MadeIn1984** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:13 am

They make for a great conversation piece!

Quite a few people have come up to me and commented me on my braces, and many of them seemed to have gotten braces in their early/later 20's. Of few of them even had braces on at the time!

#5 Post by **Brodie** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:03 am

They give me a reason to get out of work early!!!

"I got a 3pm Ortho. appointment ..Gotta go!!!!"

#6 Post by **sillikitti** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 2:45 pm

I brush more often too and can have fun with coloured ligs! Also, the perfect smile when all this is over with

#7 Post by **BraceUrself** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:52 am

I agree, I snack less & when I DO snack, I am ALOT more choosy!

#8 Post by **Grapefruit** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:17 am

hmmmm, I didn't snack that much before braces...

ummm..i'm trying to think of something....

hehe, progress??

lol i dunno...

#9 Post by **hannah164** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:16 am

I guess braces get me out of school sometimes! I think what really keeps me going is that it motivates me to take care of my teeth better. I can't wait for a perfect smile after living with "yucky teeth" forever.

-Hannah

#10 Post by **smilezofmetal2** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:06 pm

Not only does it get me out of boring lectures but I know I'm going to have a beautiful smile...thats the best reason

#11 Post by **Eleni** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:37 pm

I finally have/can see cheek bones!

My face was always round and full. The braces have subtly changed the shape of my face, provided a slight hollowing of the cheeks. I love putting on blush now!

#12 Post by **Dodger(UK)** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:06 pm

Put the smile back on my face, literally. Instead of a grimace or snear, like it used to be.

Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:13 pm

I have several...hope you don't mind:

1. I don't snack as much.
2. I'm proud of myself for going thru with it - and they're great for conversation.
3. They're a great excuse for going home if I'm not having fun on a date. (And they're a great excuse if I'm not into kissing a bad kisser!

)
4. My teeth are gonna be straight any day now.
5. I brush more often and better than I had been. Ditto with the floss.

I have not one bad thing to say about my experience so far - except I'd love some faster progress. I'm so happy that I got braces!!

I guess you caught me on a **ShinyHappyBraceFaceDay!**

#14 Post by **Evelyn** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:47 pm

I'm not scared of dentists anymore!! That, in itself, has got to be worth it

#15 Post by **TuZZi** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:47 pm

I smile more
I eat less (snacking is almost completely out)
I talk more (eventhough it hurts most days unless I'm waxed up)
People I don't even know compliment me on my braces or say I've lost weight
I've lost at least 15 pounds so far, but I've been mega-hungry the last few days so I doubt that number will stay that high.