| Subject: Re: Am I too old? |
Author:
Richard
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Date Posted: 11:39:21 07/14/04 Wed
In reply to:
Helen
's message, "Am I too old?" on 16:22:55 07/13/04 Tue
I wish I had all the positive feelings shown here. I am 50 and have started the whole process moving towards an August 30th appointment for bracketing. On a good day I think cosmetic bonding is still a better idea, but deep down I know it is functionally pointless, and just as expensive. On a bad day I tell myself that I don't have to wear braces and no one can make me.
I do not know anyone over the age of twenty who has braces. When discussing appliances I told the ortho I wanted it done as quickly as possible and did not care what appliance he uses, they are all braces. There is something surreal about me actually getting a mouthful of metal, especially since I work as a restaurant manager, I talk to dozens of different people, people I do not know, every day. That more than anything else starts the very real PANIC attack. I have handles broken bones and operations without flinching but the thought of braces is making me nuts, even though I know it is temporary and a good thing to do.
Anyone ever had a trial period to see if they could adjust to the appliances, and have them taken off if they did not adjust to them? I think it is fair to say I am conflicted here.
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