When I got back to my car, I took a picture and sent it to my mom. She said she couldn't tell that I had them in the picture. So when I got to my office, I sent her a more close-up picture, and she responded with "still not as bad as I thought it would be." And I guess I kind of feel the same way.
It feels weird to have so much stuff in my mouth, but I don't think it has affected my speech that much. The big thing I'm dealing with is food. I am amazed at how difficult it is to eat. Everything. I got a croissant this morning, thinking it would be good because it's soft, but I had buttery, flakey goodness plastered all over my teeth. My edamame and quinoa salad at lunch took a good 10 minutes to clean up after. I will be one of those people that brushes her teeth in the office bathroom everyday after lunch.
So far, I am finding the unveiling process to be much worse in the build-up than the actual event..Once it's out in the open, everyone moves on. But before I tell or show someone, I feel anxious and awkward about it.
The estimated lenth of treatment is anywhere from 10-18 months, depending on how easily and quickly the impacted tooth drops down. I know that is a relatively short period of time in the grand scheme of things. And better to wear braces than deal with major dental problems down the road from not dealing with this stupid tooth now. But I am counting down the days to getting these things off and tearing into a bag of gummy bears.
6 comments:
Can't see them at all!
I brush in the bathroom everyday. Once you get into the habit you won't be able to stand not brushing after eating.
I can't see them! And you look fabulous! Didn't you just have a baby?! :)
You are gorgeous as always and I can't see them.
Really can hardly even tell that they're there. I'm glad you chose the clear braces--I often regretted that I didn't make the same choice when I was walking around the firm with metal in my mouth last year :)
You look great and soon you'll look even better with a perfect smile!!!
You look great! I echo the chorus of "can hardly see 'em!"
I had braces from 12-15. I think plastic may be different from metal, but I absolutely remember the first week as being abominable, while my mouth built up some toughness. Cuts, scratches every where, so tender. OUCH. Also, whenever they adjust them, your whole head and jaw aches for a few days after. But it has been SO WORTH IT. I am SO glad I got braces at 12. It's easy to say from this side . . . but it's worth the pain! You can do it!
Thanks everyone, you are all so sweet.
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