Comments on: Brace Face http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/ Relishing the richness of life Mon, 20 May 2013 13:21:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Alice http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-7508 Alice Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:34:30 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-7508 Congrats, JD! I'm 13 months into braces (at age 28) and I am SO GLAD I got them. I have the same as you - ceramic. Beyond the aesthetic improvement (once they come off), they have made huge improvements in my gum health - no more bleeding when flossing (yay threaders). The only real adjustments have been learning how to eat, and having elastics. The only real pain was the first night in strong elastics, and when they move brackets. If you haven't already gotten these tips, I'd recommend stashing little proxy brushes in every coat, backpack, and bag you own, so you always have one with you. My favorite flossing method is regular floss with a threader needle. In a pinch, you can pick out stuck food with the toothpick attachment of a pocket knife (and use the big blade as a mirror). Also, a little mirror and a headlight let you clean anywhere (even on backpacking trips and in 3rd world countries). Enjoy the journey! Congrats, JD! I’m 13 months into braces (at age 28) and I am SO GLAD I got them. I have the same as you – ceramic. Beyond the aesthetic improvement (once they come off), they have made huge improvements in my gum health – no more bleeding when flossing (yay threaders). The only real adjustments have been learning how to eat, and having elastics. The only real pain was the first night in strong elastics, and when they move brackets.

If you haven’t already gotten these tips, I’d recommend stashing little proxy brushes in every coat, backpack, and bag you own, so you always have one with you. My favorite flossing method is regular floss with a threader needle. In a pinch, you can pick out stuck food with the toothpick attachment of a pocket knife (and use the big blade as a mirror). Also, a little mirror and a headlight let you clean anywhere (even on backpacking trips and in 3rd world countries).

Enjoy the journey!

]]> By: JKaye http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-5404 JKaye Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:09:32 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-5404 Good for you regarding the braces. I got braces when I was in my mid-20s. But it was in the late 1970s, and it wasn't nearly as common then for adults to get braces. I was very self-conscious about it, but knew I was doing the right thing for my dental issues. I'm very grateful I was able to get the corrections I needed and my braces experience is still doing me a lot of good all these years later. I hope you have a similar positive experience. Good for you regarding the braces. I got braces when I was in my mid-20s. But it was in the late 1970s, and it wasn’t nearly as common then for adults to get braces. I was very self-conscious about it, but knew I was doing the right thing for my dental issues. I’m very grateful I was able to get the corrections I needed and my braces experience is still doing me a lot of good all these years later. I hope you have a similar positive experience.

]]> By: Zer Xiong http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-5059 Zer Xiong Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:29:40 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-5059 Thank you for this posting! I've read your articles since GRS. I also read the comments on this post and realized something everyone here is saying.. it's never too late for braces. I'm 28 and I've wanted them all my life and this has made me realize...what better is the right time than now. It's so awesome to hear of others in the same boat. Thanks for sharing, JD. You look happy in your braces. Thank you for this posting! I’ve read your articles since GRS. I also read the comments on this post and realized something everyone here is saying.. it’s never too late for braces. I’m 28 and I’ve wanted them all my life and this has made me realize…what better is the right time than now. It’s so awesome to hear of others in the same boat.

Thanks for sharing, JD. You look happy in your braces.

]]> By: Chris Bach http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4613 Chris Bach Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:11:53 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4613 I used Invisalign for 1 year at age 50. It worked very well and I could floss properly while using them. Nobody ever mentioned them and some people were really surprised when I told them about it. I used Invisalign for 1 year at age 50. It worked very well and I could floss properly while using them. Nobody ever mentioned them and some people were really surprised when I told them about it.

]]> By: Karen http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4609 Karen Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:41:32 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4609 Your ability to make yourself vulnerable is a strength. I admire that. Your ability to write about anything, make it interesting, meaningful, genuine, and something people can relate to is a SUPER POWER! Your ability to make yourself vulnerable is a strength. I admire that. Your ability to write about anything, make it interesting, meaningful, genuine, and something people can relate to is a SUPER POWER!

]]> By: SweetP http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4500 SweetP Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:03 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4500 You're going to look so good when it's done! I just got braces on last Tuesday and they are definitely strange. Eating is a bother and I can't stand food in them. I understand your cleaning process and take forever myself. I was in Invisilign for way longer than I should have been which got my teeth straight but ruined the function, created big gaps and tilted them weird. It was nice to remove them to brush and floss. Anyway, I can't bite and left with little choice but to get braces with a new orthodontist. So expensive!! You're so wise for making this choice now while you're still young. Now that I'm 36, yeah 40 something is young! Enjoy your new smile and confidence. It's worth every penny! You’re going to look so good when it’s done! I just got braces on last Tuesday and they are definitely strange. Eating is a bother and I can’t stand food in them. I understand your cleaning process and take forever myself. I was in Invisilign for way longer than I should have been which got my teeth straight but ruined the function, created big gaps and tilted them weird. It was nice to remove them to brush and floss. Anyway, I can’t bite and left with little choice but to get braces with a new orthodontist. So expensive!!

You’re so wise for making this choice now while you’re still young. Now that I’m 36, yeah 40 something is young! Enjoy your new smile and confidence. It’s worth every penny!

]]> By: Crystal http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4398 Crystal Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:22:27 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4398 You look great with a big smile! Glad you took the plunge even if it was just a confidence issue. :-) My teeth are messed up but I never have cared. But my weight makes me self-conscious. When I was at 180 pounds in early 2011, I didn't want to even go the first FinCon since I felt like a piglet. That motivated me to lose 30 pounds in 5-6 months and I attended FinCon11 at 150-155 and felt great. We all have something. It's just a matter of learning not to care or changing it...only choices we have, right? You look great with a big smile! Glad you took the plunge even if it was just a confidence issue. :-) My teeth are messed up but I never have cared. But my weight makes me self-conscious. When I was at 180 pounds in early 2011, I didn’t want to even go the first FinCon since I felt like a piglet. That motivated me to lose 30 pounds in 5-6 months and I attended FinCon11 at 150-155 and felt great. We all have something. It’s just a matter of learning not to care or changing it…only choices we have, right?

]]> By: Holly@ClubThrifty http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4302 Holly@ClubThrifty Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:06:04 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4302 A few years ago, a lady rear ended me while I sat at a stop light. I was 4 months pregnant at the time. My mouth hit the steering wheel and two of my front teeth on top were knocked out. I had always had beautiful, straight white teeth and here I was with two front teeth missing at age 30! I had to wear a partial denture until my pregnancy was over. Then, I began the nightmarish process of getting dental implants. During that time, I had to wear a series of partial dentures that looked awful. It was so embarassing and I have 18 months of pictures of myself without a smile! I know just what you mean about being embarassed. Now that I have my new implants, I feel like I can smile again. I feel normal. I never had any idea what an impact an attractive smile could make. I'm sure it will be worth it and I hope you are happy with the result! A few years ago, a lady rear ended me while I sat at a stop light. I was 4 months pregnant at the time. My mouth hit the steering wheel and two of my front teeth on top were knocked out. I had always had beautiful, straight white teeth and here I was with two front teeth missing at age 30!

I had to wear a partial denture until my pregnancy was over. Then, I began the nightmarish process of getting dental implants. During that time, I had to wear a series of partial dentures that looked awful. It was so embarassing and I have 18 months of pictures of myself without a smile!

I know just what you mean about being embarassed. Now that I have my new implants, I feel like I can smile again. I feel normal. I never had any idea what an impact an attractive smile could make.

I’m sure it will be worth it and I hope you are happy with the result!

]]> By: Hannah http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4050 Hannah Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:43:41 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4050 To weigh in with more sensitive skin advice: have you tried Aveeno moisturizer? I have very sensitive skin and Aveeno is essential for me. Without it I get terrible razor burn on my legs. Aveeno has oatmeal in it, and oatmeal is a natural anti-inflammatory. You don't need the special face kind, just regular old moisturizer. I was allergic to the kind with sunscreen in it, so watch out for that. To weigh in with more sensitive skin advice: have you tried Aveeno moisturizer? I have very sensitive skin and Aveeno is essential for me. Without it I get terrible razor burn on my legs. Aveeno has oatmeal in it, and oatmeal is a natural anti-inflammatory. You don’t need the special face kind, just regular old moisturizer. I was allergic to the kind with sunscreen in it, so watch out for that.

]]> By: Max http://www.jdroth.com/brace-face/#comment-4034 Max Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:10:51 +0000 http://www.jdroth.com/?p=414#comment-4034 My grandmother got braces when she was 89, she's now 91 and has a great smile. It just all comes down to doing what makes you happy. : ) : My grandmother got braces when she was 89, she’s now 91 and has a great smile. It just all comes down to doing what makes you happy.

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