I have braces. At 30. I am terribly self-conscious but I know in the long run (that’s 18 months to two years for you folks keeping track) it will be a good thing. I’ll have straight teeth that won’t break when I’m older and a clean bite, not this open-bite craziness.
One of the weird things I found out is that braces come with a lot more stuff then they did in the early ’90s. I have an assortment of floss threaders, wax, special toothbrushes, etc. The staff gave me a soniccare toothbrush (but wouldn’t take it back or refund money off my bill when I said that I already had one and didn’t want it). One of the oddest things is my new Powell Becker and Scott “Get It Straight” t-shirt. Yes, braces now come with t-shirts.
But honestly, I have really great orthodontist who has an awesome office staff. They’ve been easily to work with, been willing to explain everything clearly and to take on a challenging case. Hopefully I’ll end up with good teeth and they’ll end up with someone to write an article/study on.
And since E asked for a pic, here you go: Mo, with braces (I’m still learning how to smile with these things on!)
Mo and Mike five days after getting her braces
You are beautiful! This will go by fast and will be SO worth it in the end. Maybe everyone will just think you’re a teenager (that is not necessarily a bad thing). Hang in there and use it as a great excuse to eat lots of ice cream.
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