Are you considering having orthodontics? If so, what is preventing you from scheduling? [Keep in mind that I do not receive any profit from orthodontics, I just want to make sure that you are happy with all aspects of your smile!]
When I was a kid, I did not ask my parents for braces as I knew money was tight. As a dental student, I knew that I should get braces, but I did not want braces in photos. When I thought about the orthodontic world I kept imagining myself in metal brackets. I also thought that one year was a really long time to be in treatment. A year in orthodontic treatment did go really fast for me (yes, it surprised me, too!). Yes, it took more time daily to keep my mouth clean. Yes, you could see the wires during treatment. But, have you seen what can be done with ceramic brackets? Check it out below: (you get to see my husband also). When I look at this photo, I just notice the wire on my teeth, not the ceramic brackets. Also I do show a good amount of teeth when I smile, so you can really evaluate what possibilities ceramic brackets can offer).
Even from across a restaurant table, the casual observer often would miss that I was undergoing orthodontic care. When I underwent orthodontics, a professional photographer did take my photo indoors; with these photos I did notice the brackets more (not a professional photo below). In our family, we are more likely to
just take snapshots of one another. So for me, I was so happy to have my teeth straightened. I was admittedly happier once the treatment was over, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
Consider orthodontics, you may even qualify to wear "invisible" trays instead of metal or ceramic brackets. Ask Dr. Steckelberg for more information about the exciting world of teeth straightening. I've been there, done that, and have some good pointers for surviving the journey!
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