After 2 gruesome weeks of exams, they’re finally over! But, the bad news is that 12th Grade classes begin today and I’ve got to swap my online quarantine routine for my forgotten offline routine π’ (But the bonus point is that I can physically meet my friends). Anyways, it’s been a while since I wrote a relatable post, so here you go. The weirdest thing is that this idea suddenly came to me when I was studying the Krebs cycle on Wednesday. I swear, good ideas come to me at the wrong times. Why is it like that, brain?! Ok, ok, I’ll stop rambling on and get into the post.
During those good old kiddie days, we were so fascinated with the idea of wearing braces, thinking that they were cool accessories to flash to everyone. But come middle school/high school years, there’s a change of heart towards them, as we secretly pray not to get them at all. As someone who cried when she heard that she was gonna need braces in 8th Grade, I can tell you that this experience is just one big roller-coaster. Despite having to encounter several annoying things on the way, there are some pros about wearing braces. In this post, I’ll put forth all the ish that came hurling my way during my 2 years of wearing braces. Without further ado, let’s get into this post then, shall we?
- Once D-Day finally comes, you’re just sweating bullets. During your appointment with your dentist, you’ll be spending 90% of the time thinking how you’re gonna handle ish with a straitjacket inside your mouth. Oh…….and do not even get me started on the mould impression session your dentist makes you go through. Those are just the worst minutes/hours of your life.
- From the 1st week of wearing braces onwards, you’re in for the total package. The day after you get your braces, the pain starts kicking in: especially in your front teeth. It feels as if someone is using a jackhammer to drill into your teeth, and it’s absolute hell.
- Once you go to school/college with your braces, be prepared to be pestered by your friends with a million questions/comments about them and the amount of times they may request you to flash your braces.
- When it comes to fruits, be sure to cut them into bite sized pieces. If you’re comfortable with breaking a bracket, then go ahead and take a huge bite into that crunchy apple.
- The amount of time you spend with your dentist increases as soon as you get your braces, ’cause you’ll have to rush to the dentist as you struggle to follow your dental schedule and your normal schedule. It’s tough, but it’s better than getting called out by your dentist for missing your appointments.
- Making it a point to follow your “new and improved” dental routine recommended to you, which begins with taking an eternity to brush your teeth. Why does it take an eternity you ask? Well…….we don’t wanna miss a single spot now, do we?
- Literally refusing to open your mouth to smile at least 80% of the time, and when you do: your cheeks/lips somehow end up taking the rap on certain occasions.
- Pure evil is when you visit your dentist to get your braces tightened. It’s almost as if your braces were suddenly blessed with the strength of 10 boa constrictors, and man does it hurt so badly. This is evident when you attempt to eat after getting them tightened. Sometimes, you’ll wonder if it’s okay to even skip your meal, but your stomach begs to differ. So, you bite through food while silently crying away the pain.
- Is it me or did y’all eat all the food items your dentist specifically told you to avoid? Well, except for caramel based stuff; that was the one thing I straight up avoided. Fortunately, I managed to be a little careful with the other items (especially dried fruits), and man did it feel so good to eat all the food I missed…….
- (This one didn’t happen to me, but comment below if this happened to you) : Break a bracket? Don’t worry, we shall add another 2000 bucks to your dental bill and extend your braces warranty for another eternity.
- Being paranoid times 100 when you get your braces mainly because you have a literal metal trap inside your mouth. The most unfortunate victims being your cheeks, that somehow find a way to get cut whether you’re awake or asleep. Oh, and don’t forget about the constant nagging thought of something getting stuck between your teeth.
- Amid all these crappy things, the plus point is that you get to choose your own rubber band colour.
- Once your braces are removed, there’s that alien-y feeling of emptiness in your mouth. You mentally lunge up with joy and absolute relief about feeling your teeth and eating all the food you want, and do your little happy dance………
- ……………until your dentist asks you to wear retainers for at least 2 years to keep your teeth in shape. Ah crap, here we go again.
So, these are some of the mementos of wearing braces from my point of view. Former/Current braces wearers, lemme know what else I missed in the comments! Can’t wait to read what you think. Anyways, all the best to my fellow students who are writing exams this month! I’m sure y’all would do great in them. Anyways, gotta go to now, classes are calling. Until next Monday, fellow readers!
-Silver Stone
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Great post I’m gonna get my braces tommorow
Super happy but your lost scared me off
But I know you have written the truth so wish me luck
And one question……retainers after braces are necessary?!
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Thanks! Glad this post helped prepare you for it in some way π
Well, retainers keep your teeth in place once you remove your braces. You’ll generally wear them at night while sleeping or at whatever time your dentist says. They’re mostly transparent, so don’t worry about it.
Good luck with your braces! May the force be with you
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Yeah actually π€©π€£
Oook thanks for the infoπ€π€π€π€π€
Really helped βΊ
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You’re most welcome! π
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the impression part is the worsT! i keep thinking my teeth are just gonna come along when the impression is taken out-
and i just got my braces tightened.
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Ikrrr?! It just feels super gross going through that process π
Ooh, tightening your braces is just something else. Don’t even get me started on that π₯²
Hang in there! It’s only a few years before your braces come off
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I think it’s time for me to get braces. The school doc had told me two times he visited (5th&6th) that I should. I am in 9th and I still don’t hv them. I hv never wanted to hv them but thinking about my rabbit tooth becoming even more rabbity(?) scares me. Omg what should I do? And this is the first post of yours that I read. And oh my, you are funny. It was lit.
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You’re a bunny tooth as well?? High five! ππΌ
Haha, even I had that irrational thought as well. Braces are one big mood: but give it some time and you’ll get used to it. It worked for me, so I’msure it’ll work for you to!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad to hear you had a blast reading this post! π
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I will adjust but the question is how long I’ll have to wear it! If I’ll hv to wear it till 25 yrs then I might just get it at 30. yep I DID!!
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Nah, you usually have to wear it for a minimum of 2 years. Then comes the annoying retainers which you have to wear at night while sleeping
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OHHHHHHHH!! I think I have seen people who hv worn it for like 5 yrs. I’ll ask a doc since I am going to the dentist tomorrow.
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Well, it depends on what your dentist says.
Yeah, I guess it’s better. Good luck!
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OMG LOL!!! I never had so much laughter in ages. Its amazing how you kept track with accuracy for these mixed feelings and scenarios. Very accurate, despite horrific.
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Yeah, that’s what you get when you wear braces for 2 years π π
Glad this post made you laugh!
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woah
I never got braces (the dentist says my teeth are fine and i dont need them meanie)but i always wanted to have them cause they look so cool, now i’m not to sure……..
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Luckyy!!!
Well, braces have their own ups and downs; but in the end, it gives us that perfect smile!
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i just got my braces off and am now on the retainers journey π© (theyβre honestly making me miss braces), glad to know iβm not alone !
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You’re definitely not alone on this one, buddy π
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SO RELATABLE!! ππβ¨
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Glad you could relate!! πππ
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I was about to get braces next week………let me state one thing clearly now….I am absolutely TERRIFIED!
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Good luck with them!! You’re gonna be in for a roller-coaster of an experience ππΌππΌ
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Oh my God!!! All the cons happened to me! But when my bracket broke, they didn’t ask extra 2000.
Also, I didn’t get to choose my own rubber band colour! π
Your blog is lit, btw!!
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Oho, that must’ve been a bummer.
Thanks for stopping by! π
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Ohhhh….are braces so bad?
I always thought they didn’t hurt…π
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Well……90% of the time they’re annoying, but at least they’ll help with keeping your teeth in shape. So, I guess it’s a 50-50 situation? π
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Ha ha funny!!
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Thank you! π
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Story of more than 4 years of life
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Woah……now that’s something
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I’m really not looking forward to getting my braces now….πππ
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(If you’re getting them) good luck!! ππΌππΌ
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Thanks! hahahha
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You are literally one of the best sites I know here on WordPress. Your posts are awesome and Gosh, you’re funny. I don’t wear braces but my friend does so definitely sharing this with her! ππ
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Aww, thanks a ton! This literally made my day π
Thanks for sharing this post, btw!
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I’m glad to hear that! Np π
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I got my braces off!! At first its really tight but then its ok….. And that retainer is HORRIBLE. Anyways a great post πππ
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Thanks! π
Very true, retainers are just equally annoying.
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…Retainers are horrible. I got my braces off, but am still plagued by those godawful creations. *shudders*
Great post!! Super relateable. Love it!!
stay sticky,
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As someone who’s still wearing retainers in 12th grade: yes, they’re horrible…….
Thank you so much, SG!
How’s 9th grade going for you?
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Actually kinda good!! May have a post out in a week or so : D
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That’s great!!
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Never experienced this but this was funny!
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Trust me, wearing braces is one package of an experience…..
Glad you enjoyed this post!
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Oh my god, this was so relatable! And like, thankfully, I didn’t have to get any teeth removed, as that would have been hell. And honestly, on the day I got my braces, another guy did too, so thankfully, some of that attention diverted to him, because he was like more popular than me and everything.
And oh god, the pain of them tightening is…. arghhhh! As for the rubber band point, it takes me an eternity to choose a colour!!
And duh, everyone’s eating what their dentist told them not to. I have eaten pani puri countless times…. pizza was a no no too, but I ate it anywayπ
Anyhoo, great post! (And now, I must return to studying for my final exam π¦ )
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Haha, glad you could relate!
Ikr?? It’s just absolute hell when that happens.
Pani puri with braces? Now that’s something ππ
Good luck with studying for exams! Lemme know how it they went
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Oh they are over and now in a week its gonna be judgement day
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Good luck!!
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