I'm 54 what was I thinking???

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wired nana
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#16 Post by wired nana »

Hi Peggyfaye,
I'm 57 and have had my braces on for a liitle over 9 months. In the beginning I asked myself "what was I thnking" just about every day. Now I only ask myself that every 2-3 weeks! It has gotten a lot better, and it will all be worth it.
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#17 Post by Peggyfaye »

Thank you for the lovely note.
Yes! it will be worth it~ :flowerbloom:
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#18 Post by trossi »

You are going to be so happy when its all said and done and you have a smile you can't stop smiling about :)
No one is too old for braces, its so much more common in adults now.
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#19 Post by Peggyfaye »

:oops: thank you for the encouragement , especially appreciate it after the 2 hr. oral surgery today. A metal "post" into back jaw to attach the bottoms to.:| Thought I was going to pass out at one point then doc offered general anesthesia or nitrous. Chose the nitrous but, yousa!
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#20 Post by Peggyfaye »

seeing if the ticker works. 18 days...has felt alot longer.
Sure admire those who are close to getting unbraced!
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sarz
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#21 Post by sarz »

Hi Peggy, Hope things are settling now. Me and my daughter are both in fixed braces (hers are coming off soon though) after adjustments our home is not a talkative place. We never get adjusted at the same time though. Think I live at orthodontic practices. Keep us up to date on your progress. :rose:
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"What can we do to prevent this from happening again"?
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#22 Post by Peggyfaye »

Good to hear from & about you both !
I'm so happy that you are soon through this process~
Much support & love.
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musiclady2340
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#23 Post by musiclady2340 »

Welcome to the club. I'm 56 and been braced a year. It does get easier. Now the only times I am in pain are after the adjustments. Once that passes I hardly notice the braces. Also I now notice how many adults have braces. Good conversation starter. Good luck. It will be worth it!!!!! :tingrin:
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#24 Post by Peggyfaye »

:-** Nice! I appreciate your post Musiclady!
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MegP60+
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#25 Post by MegP60+ »

I am even older than you (62) and have been braced for 10 months, and am so glad I went ahead with the decision. I have the full metal and yes, there are some very sore days, but many more days when the braces are not a problem. Good luck with recovery from the surgery, that does not sound like much fun. Just came back from vacation and I saw more adults with braces in that one week than I have in the 10 months since I have been braced, so there are lots of folk out there undergoing the same journey. This website is a wonderful support group.
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Peggyfaye
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Re: I'm 54 what was I thinking???

#26 Post by Peggyfaye »

Yes this website has been a lifesaver.
thanks for your sweet note Meg :heart:
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