Getting braces as a young adult?

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?

OhmsLawn,

I’m in my mid 40s and, due to many things, it’s too late for me. They won’t shift without falling out.

I had half my teeth extracted last year, currently waiting on tens of thousands of dollars worth of implant and bridge work. If my teeth had been aligned, I’d still have some bad ones replaced, but it would’ve been far simpler.

Do it OP.

noname_yet2077,
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If you’re concerned about other folks - Most people don’t give a slightest flying F.

You may (and probably will) find some man-childs having a giggle about it, but also some people that will understand that’s for your good and nice straight teeth

But in some small percentage are weirdos that find it cool and attractive (like me lol)

But if you’re concerned about your daily life with braces - I don’t know, I had the removable ones and those were so uncomfortable and disgusting. Having a piece of plastic on my palate sometimes triggered a gag reflex. So yeah if only I knew I would choose the standard ones

bitwaba,

Correcting your teeth is something you’ll enjoy the rest of your life. Don’t let your worries about how people will precieve you now impact the rest of your life

LunchEnjoyer,
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Thank you, i believe this is the right way to think about it; just difficult to grasp. But you’re absolutely right!

Diplomjodler3,

Yes. Do this. It’ll be unpleasant but you’ll regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t do it.

BongsForJesus,

It’s a massive pain in the ass but I say go for it. There are huge long term benefits which outweigh the inconvenience. You will probably have those teeth for there rest of your life so you might as well look after them.

I got braces at 21 and absolutely don’t regret it. If anything I wish I used my retainer longer afterwards for maintenance.

LunchEnjoyer,
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Good to know, glad to hear!

lvxferre,
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I’ve seen even people in their 40s using them. I don’t think that it’s a big deal, or that it’s too late for that.

catharso,
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I’m an old adult and i went for Invisalign instead of braces two years ago.

Was pricey but an absolute breeze compared to the horror of having braces i experienced over two decades earlier.

LunchEnjoyer,
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I’ll see if I could have this instead, seems alot better.

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