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I'm really not looking forward to this.
I need some cheering up.
But my question is this: Is there a site that can show me what I will look like with braces? Like something that alters my picture to put braces on me to see if I really want to do this.
Actually, it is not what you look like with braces you should be thinking about. It is what you will look like after the braces are removed. The result is the most important, right?
I guess the easiest way to do this is take a picture of yourself, find a picture of braces, and superimpose.
Are you getting actual braces rather than invisalign? My brother (freshmen in high school) was deathly afraid of getting braces so my parents ended up getting him invisalign... not sure how much it costs.
No worries! A few of my friends (ranges from age 20 - 24) have braces and you notice them at first, and then later dismiss them.
Just be aware of monkeys. They like them shiny things.
My neighbor got them after her four kids graduated from college. (That's when she could finally afford them.) She wishes she had done it when she was in her 20s. She said the worst of it was keeping her teeth clean. She invested in a WaterPik.
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Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
It really hard for me to not think about what I look like for two years... I know the result will be so much better... but, UGH!
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Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny
Thanks for the cheering up! And invisalign doesn't help with an overbite and that is part of the reason I am doing the braces in the first place.
But good thinking...
:D
I know how you feel. I have to get braces when I'm older to and I want to now what I will look like then. But for the time being I just focus on the important stuff, instead of letting the bad stuff take over my thoughts :)
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Originally Posted by friiendz_r_4eva
I wish I would have done it when I was a teenager!
The LAST person in the whole world who wants braces is a teenager!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
No, the last person in the whole world who wants braces is an adult... ME!
It's only for what? Five years?
... how are you posting although you're offline? Magic powers granted by the AMHD gods?
Sssssssssssssshhhhh. You could do it too.
=o
Teach Me Teach Me!
How old are you?
age = 22
appearance wise = 26
mentally =... sources indicate roughly around 7.
Two... FIVE?? We're mostly fixing an overbite, I don't have teeth growing out my nose. LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wondergirl
Only TWO years?? Wow! Piece a cake.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
Two years is a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wondergirl
You ready? Here's the secret --Quote:
Originally Posted by ISneezeFunny
Go to the blueish bar at the top. Click My Profile. (Yours, not mine)
Look at the left margin. Click Edit Options.
The first one is Use Invisible Mode.
Check the box.
Scroll way down.
Save Changes.
Voilà! You're invisible!
Two years is nuttin'. It will go by like a flash.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
Doubtful!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wondergirl
:eek:
How fast did the past two years go by? What were you doing two years ago?
They went by really slowly actually. I was working at Binyon's wishing I had a job that paid more. Now I wish I was back at Binyon's where I made commission.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wondergirl
It doesn't sound you have much fun at all. Good thing you came to this site and are getting to know us.
What's good in your life?
I do have fun. I have a very serious job, is all. I have fantastic friends, a beautiful puppy, and nice things (I think)...
I always enjoy reading your posts, so you must be a pretty interesting and lively person.
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Originally Posted by Wondergirl
Well thank you... I just dread having to get braces, and to be honest. It's more the price than acually having to wear the darn things. Because I know in two years I'm going to b estatic to have them off and have a bright new smile!!
Yeah, I dreaded going through labor and delivery, but I ended up doing it twice and got two neat sons. Sometimes it's worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
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Originally Posted by Wondergirl
Touché!!
AND labor and delivery were a lot more fun in reality than in hearing about it. I never even screamed or moaned out loud.
Same with the braces. You will be so proud of yourself! Even while it's in process.
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Originally Posted by Wondergirl
I've never heard someone describe labor and delivery as FUN!
Yes, Lamaze is great! I followed all the rules and did what I was supposed to. Even the medical staff was impressed. I wanted to have another baby right after that one was born. "Let's do that again!"Quote:
Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma
LOL...
That's great!
Maybe you could do Lamaze with braces.
Ok OK, I will leave for bed now.
LMAO. All right, have a good night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wondergirl
Boy oh boy do I have a lot to say to you! :)
First; check out this site: Metal Mouth Message Board :: Index
It is a site made especially for adults with braces; the members on there are great for supporting you through the entire process, answering your questions, telling you what to expect, and calming your fears. Sign up, and post like crazy.
How do I know this? I myself was recently a brace face! I was braced two weeks after my 25th birthday, and had them removed this past August. Believe me when I tell you, it is no big deal! Time really will fly by. The first week will seem like it is never going to end. The first month will seem longer than usual. Then you'll have your first adjustment, and before you know it, you'll have hit six months. You'll be so excited about the changes in your teeth and profile that suddenly, it will be a year... then 18 months... then two years. And that's if you don't get early release for good behavior (I did!)!
Trust me when I say you are doing a good thing. There is not a day that goes by that I'm not thrilled I made the decision to do this. Don't worry about people's reactions, 99.9% of them don't care, and probably 75% don't even notice. I never, never had anyone make a negative comment to me - and I have two older brothers who just love to pick on me!
Have you had a consultation yet? Selected an orthodontist? Booked your "b-day" (banding day)?
I know how you are feeling, I really, really do. I was the grouchiest and b!tchiest I've ever been when I was waiting to start - and the day of? Let's just say I'm a little surprised my hubby stayed in the same room as me. I dreaded it. I cried. I contemplated having them removed. I wanted to back out of the whole deal. I couldn't imagine being in braces as an adult, and the result was just so, so far away... But I sucked it up and decided this was something I had to do. I didn't start looking forward to my result until months after I was braced. You have to take it one day at a time at first and remind yourself it's temporary. Now I look back and realize what a weenie I was about the whole thing!
Good luck, and feel free to PM if you have any questions you don't want to ask on the public boards.
Honey... do it.
Don't make me beg.
It will be worth it.
Pretty, pretty please??
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First off, I don't like being called honey by strangers. And why would you beg me to have braces?
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