I get my second set of braces next week. (I wasn't happy from the results of the first brace) The only problem is, im really scared as to what people will say. I didn't care the first time, because i was about 11, but now im 16, most people have had their braces off, and ill be like the only one with them still on. Arrrrrrrrrgh. Its really stressing me, because i want perfect teeth, but i dont want to put up with low self esteem, because i have a feeling i will!
2007-10-16 06:42:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
dont worry... theyre real commonplace. i bet that if you went to the mall youre going to see at least 5 people with braces. i know some people that have graduated wearing braces. dont sweat the hataz. its better to have a tin grin than a picket fence
2007-10-16 11:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what people think? I'm getting braces next week too and I'm 47 years old. I should have had them when I was young but I never did. Lots of people of all ages get braces and I'll bet if you look around you will see them. Just keep thinking about how beautiful your smile will be when they are off.
2007-10-16 08:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by Shadowkat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww! I am sorry that the first set didn't work out! I have a few freinds that are 16 and they have braces on, too. Honestly, I don't even notice it,and I am sure that your friends will still love you for who you are,even if you have braces!! Besides, just think about how amazing your teeth will look when they are off!! Good luck!
2007-10-16 06:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vicky - I can tell from what you wrote that you are really nervous about getting more braces on your teeth.
Sorry to say, some people may make fun of you for having braces (that's how kids/teenagers are), but most people WILL NOT NOTICE and WILL NOT CARE. Just relax and stop worrying.
2007-10-16 06:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by dragonsong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what people think!
At least you'll get stunnin teeth at the end, surely it's much better to have them now and not when you're 20 odd.
you can also get the clear braces and my english teacher had them on for the whole time she taught me and i never even noticed!
2007-10-16 06:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok, i got my braces put on when i was 15. nowadays people get braces both older and younger. ive seen 40 year olds with braces on. so its really not all that rare to see it in someone your age. when your self esteem is low just think about how amazing your smile is going to look when they are off. i dont think people are going to say anything bad about it. good luck and dont worry
2007-10-16 06:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to have low self esteem - people really don't notice your teeth near as much as you think they do and not near as much as you do. it's all in your head -
you are going to look much better if you go and be confident and smile than if you go and try to hide them and smush your face up and all that. promise. you dont' need to worry about it.
I'm telling you that people think about themselves and they aren't going to care that much - some people may say something.
if you think confidently then it just isn't going to matter.
2007-10-16 19:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by art_flood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
live with crooked teeth or grin and wear it (the braces)
2007-10-16 06:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got my tops yesterday. i get them off in may and then get bottoms and wear them 4 1 yr.
2007-10-16 08:40:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋