Oh, braces.
Most of us have been or will be part of a metal-mouthed awkward phase. Fun times.
And while we all know the end result will be nothing short of amazing, getting to that point can be quite the arduous process. But rest assured, you’re not alone. As people who have worn braces themselves, we can relate to the 14 truths below.
You Actually Wanted Braces
You didn’t care what anyone said, you totally wanted braces (and not even for the sake of perfecting your smile). You just thought for some odd reason, braces will be fun to wear.
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You Practiced Before Getting the Real Thing
You’d pulled apart a paperclip or some other pliable metal and placed it inside your mouth to give off the feeling of having braces or a retainer.
You Counted Down the Days Until You Were Fitted With Braces
When you finally got your cherished dream of having braces, you couldn’t wait to flaunt your new look at school. You thought people were going to have so many questions!
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But the Thrill Wore Off Fast
After about a week of wearing them, your metal-mouthed excitement began to die down.
They Worked Quickly, So Why the Extended Wear Time?
Any gaps you have in your teeth closed up seemingly overnight, leading you to wonder why you still needed to wear thos darn things for what felt like an eternity.
You Broke the Rules for Graces and It Was Fine
You chewed gum and sipped soda at some point during your braces-wearing experience, and the world did not collapse.
You’ve Gotten Wiser About Choosing Colors With Time
At first, you selected holiday-themed colors for your bands, only to realize they look silly after the holiday comes and goes.
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You Understand the Pain of Tightening
Getting your braces tightened was not fun.
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The Goalpost Got Moved More Than Once
You were told your braces will be taken off in a month—six months before it actually happened.
You Had Major Stress About Getting Your Braces Out Ahead of Major Milestones
You totally freaked out, wondering if you’d get your braces off in time for senior pictures.
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Getting Your Braces Out Didn’t Mean Perfectly Spotless Teeth
When you finally did get your braces off, you were super annoyed that there was a tiny bit of glue stuck to your teeth.
And Afterward You Couldn’t Stop Licking Them
You loved the incredibly smooth feeling of your teeth after your dentist polished them.
You Gave Up Your Retainer a While Ago
You wore your retainer on the regular for a few months and then gradually stopped.
But You Don’t Regret Any of It
The entire experience with braces was totally worth it because now you have a million dollar smile.
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