Hello lemmies,

Yesterday was a bit of a shocking moment for me as my dentists told me I need to get braces to fix the alignment of some of my teeth. For context; as a young kid (11years)I broke my four front teeth, and had them replaced with fake ones (i believe they are known as veneers in English). They are now slowly falling off, as I have had them for a while (I am now 24). But before they can put on new ones, they want me to straighten out the positioning of the current ones, with braces.

Obviously this is the right choice, but I’ve always hated the thought of getting braces, especially this year as I will soon be starting work life and meeting new people.

Was therefore wondering what experiences people have with braces, especially if you had it as an adult / young adult. Anything I should know for upfront?

  • @bitwaba@lemmy.world
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    476 months ago

    Correcting your teeth is something you’ll enjoy the rest of your life. Don’t let your worries about how people will precieve you now impact the rest of your life

    • LunchOP
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      146 months ago

      Thank you, i believe this is the right way to think about it; just difficult to grasp. But you’re absolutely right!

      • Diplomjodler
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        46 months ago

        Yes. Do this. It’ll be unpleasant but you’ll regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t do it.