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#1 Post by **Dreamsmile** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:33 pm

Well, I think this will be the first of many posts. I am a 47 year old who has waited all her life to have nice teeth and a smile.
My braces go on on March 6 and surgery of both jaws later on. I have alot to learn about this journey,but I am very pleased to have found this site. Wow what great information!!
Sometimes I feel as though I am too old to have this done,but throughout the consults I found out I have sleep apnea. I thought waking up choking was what everyone did.My main motivation is that I am soo tired of being self conscience of my teeth. I have perfected the art of keeping my teeth covered. I wonder how it must feel to openly smile? I don't look forward to the surgery. But by then I will be armed with lots of info.
I'm so happy to have found this great resource and network of people.

#2 Post by **victor36** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:01 am

Hi Dream Smile,
Good luck with your treatment. You'll find lots of great help and support here. I am 36 and thought that I would regret getting braces. But such is not the case. I know I'm going to love the end result; and you'll love your teeth too.
-Victor

#3 Post by **WiredforSound** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:21 pm

Welcome to the Board, DreamSmile:

Congratulations on your decision! You will find everyone on this board is very supportive. It is a great resource.

Good luck with your braces and surgery! Looking forward to sharing your journey with you!

#4 Post by **Dreamsmile** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:26 pm

I cannot believe the info on this site. It is so cool seeing where people live.I never imagined so many adults were getting ortho work done.
This is a crazy week for me, I am getting my impressions done on Thurs.and trying to buy a business at the same time, and run my existing business as well. I get to relax in Toronto next weekend. Brace day is March 6th.I know I will grin ear to ear (after the pain subsides)when the braces are on.I will NOT be hiding these expensive pieces of metal. I want the world to know I am finally living my dream,..to smile!!

#5 Post by **maryjay** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:02 pm

hi dreamsmile,
welcome! i think you have made the right decision to get braces, and you are never too old, im 30 and the reactions from people are only that of interest, no one has ever been horrible.
i am having lower jaw surgery in 6 days time! i was meant to have upper as well, but the braces have done quite a good job that i no longer need this, maybe this could happen to you too, you never know!
stay positive and whenever you need help, this is the place to be.

#6 Post by **chicklets** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:11 am

Dreamsmile wrote:I will NOT be hiding these expensive pieces of metal. I want the world to know I am finally living my dream,..to smile!!

Welcome, Dreamsmile. I'm 42 and finally getting braced in a month. I've been telling my dentist for years that I want *chicklet teeth*, so I feel I'm living my dream too. I also keep telling myself that having a metal mouth with make me look younger.

#7 Post by **victor36** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:35 am

I've been telling my dentist for years that I want *chicklet teeth*, so I feel I'm living my dream too. I also keep telling myself that having a metal mouth will make me look younger.

You are so adorable! Is this what you mean by "chicklet teeth"?

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#8 Post by **Marley** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:34 am

Hi Dreamsmile,

I am in Nova Scotia as well! I'll be getting my braces on March 5th, the day before you!

Good luck with yours! I am pretty excited myself!

#9 Post by **chicklets** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:15 am

victor36 wrote:
I've been telling my dentist for years that I want *chicklet teeth*, so I feel I'm living my dream too. I also keep telling myself that having a metal mouth will make me look younger.
You are so adorable! Is this what you mean by "chicklet teeth"?

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yes, Yes, YES!!!!!!!!!! I want some of THOSE!!!!!!

#10 Post by **WiredforSound** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:36 am

Welcome Dreamsmile

Nice to have another Canadian on the board. I live in Ontario and am getting braced on Mar 22 at the age of 37!

Good luck on March 6! Just keep thinking of the beautiful smile you will have at the end of this journey!

#11 Post by **lionfish** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:56 pm

chicklets wrote:
victor36 wrote:
I've been telling my dentist for years that I want *chicklet teeth*, so I feel I'm living my dream too. I also keep telling myself that having a metal mouth will make me look younger.
You are so adorable! Is this what you mean by "chicklet teeth"?

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yes, Yes, YES!!!!!!!!!! I want some of THOSE!!!!!!

Those look suspiciously like veneers.

Good luck for 6 March, dreamsmile. And 47 is young.

#12 Post by **New Metal** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:35 pm

Marley and chicklets, I'm getting braced March 9th

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