My journey starts here. . . .
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My journey starts here. . . .
Well I had my Ortho consult this afternoon and have decided to travel down the road of braces and I am now feeling excited and anxious and have a 4 week countdown till they are fitted.
I was very happy when told I would not need any form of extractions or pre-treatment and after discussions we decided on Damon 2/3 on upper and lower and although I really wanted ceramic, my Ortho confirmed that with the Damons my time in braces would only be 12 months, whereas ceramics could be up to 2 and half years.
I am still worried about feeling ugly or unconfident but my Ortho said to always focus on why I am doing this. . . am I normal to feel this way and I just need reassurance that it is going to be ok
I was very happy when told I would not need any form of extractions or pre-treatment and after discussions we decided on Damon 2/3 on upper and lower and although I really wanted ceramic, my Ortho confirmed that with the Damons my time in braces would only be 12 months, whereas ceramics could be up to 2 and half years.
I am still worried about feeling ugly or unconfident but my Ortho said to always focus on why I am doing this. . . am I normal to feel this way and I just need reassurance that it is going to be ok
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Hey, that's great! Just half of the time with Damons.Damon 2/3 on upper and lower and although I really wanted ceramic, my Ortho confirmed that with the Damons my time in braces would only be 12 months, whereas ceramics could be up to 2 and half years.
I am starting my trip on Friday. I have had times when I just wanted to take my spacers away... Well, they are still between my teeth
Good luck with your braces!
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Don't worry taylorhl25, braces shouldn't affect your confidence. You may be a bit self conscious at first while you are getting used to them but pretty soon you'll forget all about them. And lucky you, no extractions and 12 months treatment, this time next year you'll be so glad you've done this.
Regards
Joney
Regards
Joney
2 Extractions 2nd November 2006
Brace On 10th November 2006
Top brace off 26 June 2008 (19 1/2 months)
Brace On 10th November 2006
Top brace off 26 June 2008 (19 1/2 months)
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I know Joney I know I am lucky to only have a 12 month sentence, I was really worried about having to have spacers and exractions so was shocked when Ortho said he wanted to get the braces on asap and now just gotta wait till after I have a cavity filled (next week) and on 27th Feb at 5pm I will be in the chair !
I am beginning to realise that everyone feels the same and has the same anxieties about starting the brace journey but it seems that everyone gets used to the brace and I have even heard people miss them when they are gone.
I am beginning to realise that everyone feels the same and has the same anxieties about starting the brace journey but it seems that everyone gets used to the brace and I have even heard people miss them when they are gone.
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Hey,
Its great that your journey is about to start. It is normal to feel anxious or unconfident about it but it does get better. If you are having a bad day just focus on the outcome. I still feel really self concious and unconfident being a 26 year old girl in braces but I know that this is only a temp thing that after 18 months it will be gone. The way you have to look at it is that it is only a small amount of time out of your life and it is better to have the braces for say 12 months than not to be happy about your teeth for the rest of your life.
Once you have started you will find that time will fly - tomorrow is my 6 month anniversary of being braced and hopefully I only have about a year to go.
Good luck and if you are having a down day just log onto this site and there will be plenty of support.
Lau xx
Its great that your journey is about to start. It is normal to feel anxious or unconfident about it but it does get better. If you are having a bad day just focus on the outcome. I still feel really self concious and unconfident being a 26 year old girl in braces but I know that this is only a temp thing that after 18 months it will be gone. The way you have to look at it is that it is only a small amount of time out of your life and it is better to have the braces for say 12 months than not to be happy about your teeth for the rest of your life.
Once you have started you will find that time will fly - tomorrow is my 6 month anniversary of being braced and hopefully I only have about a year to go.
Good luck and if you are having a down day just log onto this site and there will be plenty of support.
Lau xx
Braced on 25 July 2006 Ceramic upper and lowers
Braces off on 3 April 2008
Braces off on 3 April 2008
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