The Benefit of Orthodontics

So not many people know all the great benefits of orthodontics. Many people look at models and don't realize all the time and money put into that smile. It's hard work, but it pays off!
Before:



I spent about two years with braces... (June '10-March'12)

Day 1:

During:

 

2 long years of..

• constant battles with food, yes, really. It was next to impossible to eat ribs or wings. 
• rules, rules, rules.. no apples, no corn on the cob, no gum (<-- one rule I didnt follow)
• rubber bands.. some people are lucky enough to not have them.. I was not a lucky person. one big pain. lol.
• brushing your teeth ALL the time.. partially because you're scared half to death that you'll get stains if you don't!
• sucking food out of your teeth all the time. it's great.. 
• no laffy taffy, or carmels. ):
• being scared to death of being hit in the mouth.. oh dear lord, it hurts.

But don't let me scare you away from it.. The results are GREAT and it was definitely worth it. I survived for two years, 2 homecomings, multiple weddings, and TONS of softball and soccer games. Never missed a beat. The ladies that do them are also very nice. The lady that took mine off worked THROUGH her lunch break so I could get them off before my fifteenth birthday. ♥ I am an occasionally whiney, and ungreatfull person.. sooo, if I can, you can. (:

Day 1 of a new smile:

Me and my bestfriend, Paige. Cheesin' with my new smile. (:

Paige also had braces, during 3rd and 4th grade.

After:

Having a beautiful smile is a privilege denied to many. It may not have been the most pleasant two years of my life, but it was WORTH every minute. Have a lil' chat with the parents about it if you are interested. Just let me know if you have any questions. Don't wait.. do it now! (: