Jessie, I think its great that you've got braces again and I really can't think of a reason why anyone would have negative comments. I would urge you to think about once your treatment is complete, if you have a smile and teeth that you feel great about showing off to the world, that will really come across when you're dealing with the people you work with and in meetings and with clients. Around 50% of my patients in the office seem to have braces, so I know I'll be lucky and feel totally at home with my mouth full of metal when the time comes! I do agree though, that there seem to be more adults in the US going through ortho than back in the UK. I think thats a shame though, as no matter what age, you can have this treatment and have a smile that you feel great about.
As for dating, well I had braces when I was a pre-teen and early in my teen years, and so that didn't really make any difference here or there to me. I think anyone who is serious about you will think that you doing this for yourself is a positive thing, and will be supportive. My husband has been totally supportive of me going through this again (hes one of these lucky buggers that has naturally perfect teeth, and never needed ortho in his life
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), and he is even going to come to my consultation and case presentation with me when the time comes.
I love to see adults wearing their braces, I feel great for them - knowing that they are doing something positive for themselves!