Feeling really self conscious about them, I had braces over 10 years ago but my wisdom teeth pushed them out of place and I was bad at wearing my retainers so here I am again! Funny thing is I also had a pixie cut when I first had my braces as a teen, I’m reliving it all and it feels so weird 😂 any tips appreciated! I barely remember anything from the experience other than the pain and headaches I used to get and also got today.
Haha aaah I love you for this! Thank you so much for the advice and making me feel young 🤣 I had awful pain last night from brushing my teeth 😫 probably also need to get a softer toothbrush, but I’m gonna run out to get some oragel for sure!
Getting mine for the first time at age 35 next month! Best wishes on your journey!
Oh awesome! This makes me feel less alone 😊 best of luck to you too!
I am in the exact same boat! 30+ in braces for a whole 2nd time. My bottom front teeth ended up getting super jammed because of my wisdom teeth coming in sideways.
Omg exact same boat! 😭those damn wisdom teeth, I hope this time will be better for the both of us. Good luck on your braces journey! 🤗
If it makes you feel better I had braces for 4 years from 26 - 30. Never had them in middle school/ high school. I got my current boyfriend with braces and an empty space missing tooth.
aw that’s sweet thank you for sharing! My husband doesn’t seem to care or mind them which is nice, it’s just such a big change for me so I felt really off all day, I forgot what I looked like with them on and how annoying it is to eat and all that 😂
I'm getting mine put on for the first time on Thursday, and I'm 39.
Awesome! Hope it goes well for you, good luck! 😄
Braces at 23, Spark Aligners at 57. Never too late to invest in yourself, a healthy but and new smile as an added bonus. Best of luck on your journey.
I agree! I wanted aligners too but this was the cheapest option for me, I don’t mind too much just in pain right now, I’ll get used to how they look i think 😂 Thank you so much! 😊
Try warm salt water rinses, dental wax was my best friend when I had braces. It will get better, it’s amazing how quickly your mouth adapts to the process. Best of luck!
Hydrate a lot! And pain killers are definitely your bestfriend during the first week :) Soft foods such as yoghurt and jelly and ice cream and mashed potatoes and eggs are the way to go as well, may I ask why your teeth regressed?
Thank you for the tips! 🙏🏻 I wouldn’t wear my retainers as much as I should have and then my wisdom teeth were coming in basically sideways ramming into the molars and it created a mess! They never took them out before I got my braces the first time so my teeth shifted quite a bit. My top teeth seem okay except for the two front teeth that shifted facing inward, but my bottom teeth ended up being quite overcrowded. My wisdom teeth are out now thankfully so this time I’ll make sure to wear my retainers exactly as I’m told to!
I see! How long did they tell you this treatment is expected to be?
I was told 24 months but the orthodontist said that’s an average estimate for most people, I’m guessing it may change as the treatment progresses ? I didn’t think I needed two years of braces again especially since my teeth aren’t too bad but we will see 😭
I just got braces for the second time at 24. I was really self conscious at first but it really just shows you take pride in your appearance and dental health. Nothing to be embarrassed about!
You’re right! I feel quite a bit better about it now, I hope I won’t need them for too long though 😄
I got mine for the first time at 29! You look absolutely adorable, btw!! Get a water flosser - that would be my suggestion haha It's sooooo easy to remove food particles with it
Tysm! 🫶🏻🥹 I actually got a water flosser yesterday and it was sooo much easier and less painful than using regular floss 😄
How much did you have to pay
I had braces for the first time when I was 11 and got them again when I was 25. Had them for 15 months and I just got them off. The 2nd time with braces was 100% worth it! I'm so happy with my results. You got this! Good luck on your braces journey!
Ooh 15 months is fast! I hope I get to have them off before 2 years 😭 thank you so much for the comment 😊
Yes, I am so happy I finished in 15 months! It went by fast! I hope you get them off before 2 years too! The first time I had braces, I had them for 2 and a half years so that was long. Of course! :)
I like your smile 🥰. What dental condition do you have?
Thank you! I don’t have any condition, my teeth are just crooked 😭
Ahh ok 😊
Woah looking good! Btw I have a question - what happens to the brackets when you're done with braces? Can it be reused when you get braces for the second time? Kinda curious cuz braces can get expensive and some people even wear it thrice.
thank you! 😄 I’m pretty sure you have to get a new set every time you have them put on again for a new treatment, they probably throw them away after removal, but yes it’s pretty expensive 😭
I know this is a braces post and not skincare, but you’re 30?! You could pass for 22!! Anyways…you look great, and the braces look great! Soft foods, oragel, and cold water (with the occasional Tylenol) have been my best friends. Good luck! I’m gunna go put some moisturizer on 😅