Brace Face

Most kids get braces in elementary or middle school. Middle school is the perfect time to get them because it’s in your “awkward middle school days.” Once you get into high school you want them off SO badly. By the end of sophomore year pretty much everyone has gotten them off. And then there is me.

          I got my braces ON towards the end of sophomore year. The reason I got mine on so late is because in middle school, my dentist didn’t think I needed them. My teeth weren’t perfect then, but braces were not necessary. As time went on my teeth started moving. Then in the middle of sophomore year, I went to an orthodontist and they said that I should get them. And now I’m a junior with braces.

          Having braces can be really annoying at times. Not being able to eat whatever you want can be frustrating. But the big troubles are right after you get them tightened. Usually when you get them tightened, you don’t realize you can’t eat for a couple of hours. On the plus side, you can still eat ice cream.

          When you first get them on, it takes a while to get used to the way you look and the way they feel. I’ve realized that certain colors of rubber bands can affect the way they look. I think, for me, that blues and darker colors look better. In general, staying away from white is a better idea so the color of what you are going to eat doesn’t end up on the rubber bands.

          Even though I got my braces on later than all my friends and they are annoying at times, I am glad I got them. The end product of them is definitely going to be worth it. I can’t wait to have perfectly straight teeth!

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