Five days in and not looking back
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:40 pm
Hello everyone,
I am a 32 year old System Administrator. Around the sixth grade, my teeth came in really crowded and crooked (esp. my top canines). I would always smile with my mouth closed. When I was in high school, my mom tried her best to talk me into braces, but I refused. Since I had perfected the closed mouth smile, I didn't want to go through the hassle of braces and I didn't want to draw attention to my teeth (stupid teen logic, I know). My younger sisters both got braces and I was astonished at how quickly their front teeth were looking straight (in about 2 or 3 months).
17 years later I am married with children, working in a professional environment and still embarressed by my teeth. My wife, who is ironically a dental assistant, asked if she could talk to a local orthodontist about my case, after we discussed how I felt about my teeth. Two months and three extractions later I am in braces. I have ceramic on top, metal on bottom, and all are self-litigating. I am loving it. Today is day five and I've had very little pain. A fair amount of pressure (it feels like my front teeth consist of a jello-like substance), but it is so worth it.
It is very comforting to find so many adults who are going through the same thing. I look forward to share in everyone stories, as we all seek a better smile.
Eddie
I am a 32 year old System Administrator. Around the sixth grade, my teeth came in really crowded and crooked (esp. my top canines). I would always smile with my mouth closed. When I was in high school, my mom tried her best to talk me into braces, but I refused. Since I had perfected the closed mouth smile, I didn't want to go through the hassle of braces and I didn't want to draw attention to my teeth (stupid teen logic, I know). My younger sisters both got braces and I was astonished at how quickly their front teeth were looking straight (in about 2 or 3 months).
17 years later I am married with children, working in a professional environment and still embarressed by my teeth. My wife, who is ironically a dental assistant, asked if she could talk to a local orthodontist about my case, after we discussed how I felt about my teeth. Two months and three extractions later I am in braces. I have ceramic on top, metal on bottom, and all are self-litigating. I am loving it. Today is day five and I've had very little pain. A fair amount of pressure (it feels like my front teeth consist of a jello-like substance), but it is so worth it.
It is very comforting to find so many adults who are going through the same thing. I look forward to share in everyone stories, as we all seek a better smile.
Eddie
