My relationship with dental braces first started back in 1993. The relationship lasted for 5 years. Oh, the every month of my dad driving me to San Gabriel to Dr. Whatishisnamenow-Iforget so he can tighten my braces even more. And the every day struggle of not having the wires tear at my mouth. And the times my parents made me congee because it's hard to bite down on anything and chew actual sustantial foods. The worst is when I played clarinet.
Those were the days.
But wasn't all that moaning and groaning worth it when after Dr. Reallywhatishisnamenow took off each bracket and brace, when I tasted the slimminess of my straight and beautiful pearly whites? I am ever thankful for my parents. This was a good investment.
... Now, back are the days. Friends, I have braces again.
Ever since I was little, I have one tooth in the back where it just took forever to grow. And it was crooked. Now, finally, it decided it's going to face the world and push and push... and it's pushing into another tooth. Dr. Sunday (bless his heart) recommended that I get braces again to upright this bad tooth. So now, I have 6 brackets. 3 on the top, and 3 on the bottom. The plan is by 9 months, I'll have my freedom again. But until then, I am a waxed covered (wax protects my mouth from those pesky wires), reliving my teenage days, braces lady.
Holler back and let me know your (love) affair with braces or your teeth!
Maybe I'll include a picture of me with braces next time. Stay tuned.
-L
3 comments:
Oh, girl, I can empathize! I also had braces for almost 5 years...and boy, do I remember the pain and discomfort! But the end result is truly wonderful, isn't it? I hope these 9 months will fly by quickly for you! :)
Thanks, Rach. I hope so. Nine months can be a long time... enough time for a human being to face the real world. ... But nine months is definitely better than five years. ... Good perspective, Linda!
Oh this does bring back memories. Ugh! And I remember how wonderful the wax was, too, to protect you! I do hope the 9 months goes quickly!
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