Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:39 am
I brush more often. And drink more water.
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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:37 am
Yup I agree I definitely snack less! I have lost 7 pounds so far!
Posted: 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
Posted: 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!
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!
Posted: 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!!!!"
"I got a 3pm Ortho. appointment ..Gotta go!!!!"
Posted: 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 
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:52 am
I agree, I snack less & when I DO snack, I am ALOT more choosy!
Posted: 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...
ummm..i'm trying to think of something....
hehe, progress??
lol i dunno...Posted: 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
-Hannah
Posted: 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
Posted: 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!
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!
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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!**
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!**
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:47 pm
I'm not scared of dentists anymore!! That, in itself, has got to be worth it
Posted: 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.
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.