Late Reply Turned Post

    I was looking at the stats and stuff on my blog, wondering why no one ever comments.  When I realized that someone not only commented, but asked me a question I never answered.  Keysha's question is one I have heard a lot.  A lot being nearly every time I told someone I was getting braces.

So I decided to answer publicly.
   
    My reply is this: My main concerns are my space and my bite, my bite being the cause of my space and possibly my mild jaw problems.  A lot of people have had the same response as you.  But my space was something that really bothered me.  I was always self-conscious about it.  I love to smile, but I sometimes considered smiling with my mouth closed or even not smiling.  This went on for years, as I kept asking if I could please fix this .  And I finally did.  I am so thankful that my parents were so understanding and supportive, because I know that there are people who need braces way more than me who are not able to get them.  So everyone can tell me that if they were me they wouldn't get braces.  And you probably wouldn't.  But I did.  And there is no way I would ever change that decision.

Before and (Almost!) After

     After my last post, I was looking back at the beginning of my braces journey.  I saw a photo of my teeth that was just absolutely hideous, and thought, "Wow!  This is amazing!"  I am so happy with the results I have gotten.  I am so thankful for an amazing orthodontist and quite generous parents willing to spend the money and make the sacrifice for me.

     (I hope I get a de-brace date soon!!)

Picture! (Finally)

So here is my promised picture.  I apologize that it is kind of gross (hair in my face, yellow teeth--I really do brush them!).  But anyway, I am so very happy looking at this because not only is my space at LEAST 95% closed, my bite is perfect!  And that is after forgetting rubber bands not one, but two nights in a row.  It is kind of amazing.