So, I figured I’d start this whole thing off with an introduction. You can call me Kiara. I’m a 28 years old who has what some call “lucky teeth”. A gap, basically. In some cultures a gap is highly regarded as an attractive asset, in women, a sign of fertility and in places such as Austrialia a predictor of future wealth. In France it is called dents du bonheur” (“lucky teeth”).
You may ask why am I taking this journey now. Well, my gap has always been something I was self conscious about from a young age. However, with my parent’s not being able to afford dental treatment, I learned to live with it. Sort of. The truth is, despite me trying to embrace a characteristic I was naturally born with, it became a source of insecurity about my appearance On and off over the years the idea of getting braces came into my mind but I resisted it because…well, because of all of the reason reason people put off braces.
In the end, I decided it was time. I want to be able to smile and feel secure about it. No turning back!
Which leaves to today. Today, I officially became a brace face. At age 28. Hey, I’m a few years late but better late than never, right? The first appointment was pretty straightforward even though I was really nervous. The appointment consisted of:
- Xray
- Profile pics
- Diagnostic impression for models of my teeth
- Polishing of my teeth to prep them for the Braces
- Braces!
The treatment plan includes correcting my gap, small gaps between my lower incisors, an overbite, and a crossbite. I opted to have ceramic (clear) braces on my upper and lower teeth. They look better on my teeth than expected. Definetely happy I decided to go through with them even I would have been able to live with metal braces all well.
And without further ado, pictures!
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Hey luckyteeth,
I saw the comment you left on my blog: D’vorah’s Train Track Adventures. I couldn’t figure out how to respond to it, though. I posted an update there today. I saw my orthodontist on Tuesday and while he said that he would remove my braces if that’s what I really want, I don’t think that IS what I want. Because I would still be left with this huge gap in my teeth. So, I’m going to see my family doctor to see if I can get a prescription for some muscle relaxers and maybe that will help. Thanks for your comment, though! He asked me if I’ve ever seen a specialist for my “TMJ issues” which of course I haven’t. No one has ever even remotely suggested that I might have TMJ before.
Can you tell me how I can follow your blog? I don’t see a clickable link anywhere on your WordPress page.
Hey! I work in a dental office so people suffering from TMJ is a fairly common problem. Good luck with your doctor!
There is a follow button located at the bottom of my blog, but since as how you have Blogger and I’m on WordPress, I don’t know if you can follow me through your Blogger.