juf_84's smile ~I'm back and naked~
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:07 am
Hi!
I have been lurking on ArchWired on and off for a few years now and have finally decided to take the step of fixing my teeth.
When I was 17 I realised that my teeth would not magically straighten so I saw an ortho about the possibility of doing something about it. I chose not to go ahead with it at the time because we didn't really 'click', and I was absolutely terrified at the prospect of having four teeth extracted!
I came to terms with my smile (or so I thought) until two years ago when I decided again that I hated it. I spent a few weeks surfing the net and spent a lot of time on this site but ultimately decided (again) against going ahead with any treatment. I didn't even have a consultation.
Earlier this year I started hating my smile with a passion. I felt so self-conscious that I was trying to hide my smile. I got quite upset with myself and kept telling myself "if you'd gone ahead with it four years ago it will all be behind you." Finally I made the step of finding an ortho in my area and actually making an appointment.
I had the xrays done and saw the ortho a week ago. I was a bit apprehensive and quite nervous sitting in the waiting room. There were other patients there- all teenagers! I felt quite old when I realised most of the magazines were directed at the under 18s crowd, but I found a few to read!
As soon as I saw the ortho I told him straight up I was there just to get information. He was absolutely lovely! He gave me so much information and didn't mind any of my questions. He also had some good news- expected treatment time 9-12 months and no need for extractions! I have had my wisdom teeth out so there should be enough space in there now!
I decided then and there to go ahead. The ortho is just lovely and put me so at ease, which helped a lot. The idea of only being in braces for up to 12 months is fantastic as I had prepared myself for three years!
I'm going in in two weeks to get the spacers put in and then full metals upper and lower on the 22nd. It might sound strange but I'm actually very excited and can't wait! I know it's going to hurt but I just can't wait to see the first little change in my teeth!
My family has been fantastic, and my Mum has even been on here to have a look around.
So I just wanted to say hello to all and share my story.
I have been lurking on ArchWired on and off for a few years now and have finally decided to take the step of fixing my teeth.
When I was 17 I realised that my teeth would not magically straighten so I saw an ortho about the possibility of doing something about it. I chose not to go ahead with it at the time because we didn't really 'click', and I was absolutely terrified at the prospect of having four teeth extracted!
I came to terms with my smile (or so I thought) until two years ago when I decided again that I hated it. I spent a few weeks surfing the net and spent a lot of time on this site but ultimately decided (again) against going ahead with any treatment. I didn't even have a consultation.
Earlier this year I started hating my smile with a passion. I felt so self-conscious that I was trying to hide my smile. I got quite upset with myself and kept telling myself "if you'd gone ahead with it four years ago it will all be behind you." Finally I made the step of finding an ortho in my area and actually making an appointment.
I had the xrays done and saw the ortho a week ago. I was a bit apprehensive and quite nervous sitting in the waiting room. There were other patients there- all teenagers! I felt quite old when I realised most of the magazines were directed at the under 18s crowd, but I found a few to read!
As soon as I saw the ortho I told him straight up I was there just to get information. He was absolutely lovely! He gave me so much information and didn't mind any of my questions. He also had some good news- expected treatment time 9-12 months and no need for extractions! I have had my wisdom teeth out so there should be enough space in there now!
I decided then and there to go ahead. The ortho is just lovely and put me so at ease, which helped a lot. The idea of only being in braces for up to 12 months is fantastic as I had prepared myself for three years!
I'm going in in two weeks to get the spacers put in and then full metals upper and lower on the 22nd. It might sound strange but I'm actually very excited and can't wait! I know it's going to hurt but I just can't wait to see the first little change in my teeth!
My family has been fantastic, and my Mum has even been on here to have a look around.
So I just wanted to say hello to all and share my story.