). I am a little nervous about how the braces will affect my appearance. Clients already view me as a young'n and I don't want my braces to de-age(?) me further 
It's T-minus 1 1/2 days until the braces go on (Friday the 13th of all days!). Have had 8 rubber spacers in between my molars for the last 7 days. My teeth were so tight, the spacers were horrible the first 5-6 days. Or maybe I am just a big baby when it comes to mouth pain, I'm not sure. Now its just a dull ache that I only notice when I close my mouth tight.
I opted for ceramic brackets on my top front teeth (thought it might look more professional?), and traditional metal everywhere else since it really doesn't show. I know ceramics are harder to take care of but I typically practice really good oral hygiene so I don't anticipate it being a problem.
As far as a treatment plan, my ortho hasn't told me much. I know a lot of it is determined along the course of treatment, but the day of braces do they typically lay out the plan as far as what is moving where and what appliances they want to use? I know my Dr's overall goal for my mouth but that's about it.
Overall, I have been happy with my experience so far. Definitely excited to fix my mouth, and I will use all the tips on this site to make the treatment time as bearable as possible! Thanks guys
-AE
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,, heck I am 60 and the reason I am getting them is to look younger ,,, but my luck that will backfire , I will be getting ,, hey dig the old lady with wire lol , anyway congrats on getting them , as for dental fear , nothing to fear at all , I am an ex dental chicken sissy coward and now if I could , I would go to the dentist every day , I am so hooked on going , love it !