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?

  • pearsaltchocolatebar
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    1 year ago

    My wife got hers last year and is turning 30 soon. No one cares, and any comments she gets are people liking the colors she picked.

    Remember, 99% of people you encounter are so self involved they won’t notice or remember something you think is super noticeable.

    Buy a water flosser, though, because you absolutely have to brush and floss twice a day when you have them.