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You've got to be kidding.
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I'm 29 years old and I have to walk around for 2 weeks with missing teeth and no braces to show that there's a reason for the missing teeth. I won't mind smiling at people who know I'm getting braces, like friends, family, and co-workers. But I can't smile in public for 2 weeks.
If I don't smile people will think I have an attitude. If I smile people will think.......
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On top I'm having the 1st premolars removed and on the bottom I'm having the 2nd premolars removed. Extractions are Oct. 20, braces go on Nov. 4. I can't deal with this.
I know that people in this forum have had extractions after getting braced. Or braces shortly after extractions.
Maybe my ortho doesn't know what he's doing and I need a new ortho. Maybe this is a sign of more problems to come during my treatment.