Adults with Braces

***JustAskJulie*** · 05-01-2007, 07:44 PM

I went to the orthodontist today. Ok, I've always known I need braces... but now I'm seriously considering it due to more than just the crooked teeth. Of course the ortho put it in a way that leaves me asking "but do I really need them?" and of course I don't qualify for invisilign so I have to get the real things rubberbands and all....

So I'm asking for thoughts and advice from other adults out there who have gone this route. Was it worth it? Did it hurt? Did you get funny looks? What was it like REALLY!?

Spoomonkey · 05-01-2007, 08:31 PM

I am going to reiterate something that I have shared a hundred times already, but just as some guys always answer the same fetish threads, I guess it is okay...

I think adult women with braces are way hot!

Spoomonkey

PS - Not helpful, but slightly topical

prettylady · 05-01-2007, 08:48 PM

A girlfriend of mine just got her's off. She is 42 and she is trilled by the results.
I too have been thinking about it. She said once you get use to it, it is like they arn't even really there. Let me just say, she was beautiful before, during, but exspecially after the braces.
She use to cover her smile, but now we can't stop her from smiling. but then again we don't try too hard to stop her.
I'd say if you want strait teeth do it. The longer you wait, the longer it will take to get your dream smile.
Your friend,
Prettylady

havefuninsun · 05-02-2007, 09:36 AM

Just this weekend Mr. Fun and I were at Home Depot, and the lady helping us looked to be 35-45. She had braces. And I thought, "good for her!" Mr. Fun thought, "what a cutie pie!"

I had braces as a teenager, and my bottom teeth have shifted over the years. I've thought about getting braces on my bottom teeth again, but I haven't made up my mind yet.

I know I spent more money on my son's braces than I did several cars that I've owned through the years ... hahahaha! But WELL worth it!

apraskov · 05-28-2007, 06:55 PM

My wife got braces couple of years ago. She is almost due to have them removed in a few months. She was worried too, but people (mostly men) either did not seem to care or used it as an ice breaker to talk to her. I don't think you have anything to worry about. In regards to "did it hurt" part of the question, it was bothersome at times when they change the spring or make adjustments, it took her a few days to get comfortable again. There is also the BJ problem of having braces. She was not comfortable doing that for a while, as she was afraid that she'd hurt me (she had them on both jaws).

curiousagain · 05-28-2007, 09:34 PM

I gotta side with Spoo on this.

I've never had braces but am about one week into a 5 week dental repair of an injury I received 31 years ago. It's worth it already as my jaw lines up, no more teeth grinding at night. It might be worth it just for the side effects like that.

Edison Carter · 05-28-2007, 11:22 PM

Susan here-- Courtesy of British genetics, my mouth was originally a train wreck. I had braces in my late teens, I paid for them myself as my parents did not have the resources. Well, I needed a tune up last year with braces for nine months. I learned that adults with braces are no longer uncommon. Tom Cruise even had it done. And, while people may pause when they notice the first time, what happened was I got more questions about it from people also considering braces than anything else.

And what's more important is that the time passed quickly, without much discomfort and I preserved a great smile. You have nothing to worry about Julie and I hope you go forward. Also, if it ever becomes overwhelming, you can have them removed and say you at least tried. But seriously, you'll look bakc and wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Be wll.

casitas22 · 06-05-2007, 02:42 AM

I don't have braces, but my brother got his when he was an adult (when he could finally afford them), and the results will be worth it.

I say, go and get them. It is worth it if it makes your feel good about yourself.

***JustAskJulie*** · 05-30-2008, 12:58 AM

The process has finally begun. Today I had the spacers installed in my back teeth. The actual braces go on in about 2 weeks. The dental assistant that put the spacers in said the pain / discomfort wouldn't really kick in until tomorrow. If that's the case I'm in trouble... because it's pretty uncomfortable already. I took a hydrocodone in hopes of at least falling asleep... that was 3 hours ago (on the upside it did help the pain).

I discovered it's rather hard to chew when your molars don't actually touch.

**fun4Ds** · 05-30-2008, 04:36 AM

Thats great to hear in a way Julie because personal improvement shows people you not only care about others, but we care about ourselves as well. Heres to a happy smile

Sorry to hear about the pain and discomfort though. Maybe sharing the facts and truth about this will encourage others.

funcpl4life · 05-30-2008, 08:10 AM

The Mrs. is about 4 months into her braces. 14 more to go. The first couple of weeks were the worst. It's been progressively easier since then.

I had my braces 25 years ago. I don't even remember the pain.

Mr. FC4L

Dynamar · 05-30-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustAskJulie

Today I had the spacers installed in my back teeth.

Speaking from experience... spacers suck!, but are a necessary part of the process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by funcpl4life

I don't even remember the pain.

Lucky you. My two experiences with braces were 25-26 years ago (the treatment my parents paid for) and 18 years ago (the treatment I paid for)... and I can remember a lot of the pain as if it were yesterday! And just so my teeth don't stray, I still wear retainers every night!

***JustAskJulie*** · 05-30-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamar

Speaking from experience... spacers suck!, but are a necessary part of the process.

Lucky you. My two experiences with braces were 25-26 years ago (the treatment my parents paid for) and 18 years ago (the treatment I paid for)... and I can remember a lot of the pain as if it were yesterday! And just so my teeth don't stray, I still wear retainers every night!

Thanks Dynamar, you've given me SO much Hope! LMAO

Dynamar · 05-30-2008, 04:57 PM

Julie... gotta tell it like it is... LOL.

Oh, and get your mixer or food processor ready... and repeat after me... "Mashed potatoes are my friend."

***JustAskJulie*** · 05-30-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamar

Julie... gotta tell it like it is... LOL.

Oh, and get your mixer or food processor ready... and repeat after me... "Mashed potatoes are my friend."

Yeah, that was pretty much what I had for dinner last night. Luckily, it's also one of my favorite foods.

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05-01-2007, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
*JustAskJulie* Your Hostess Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 29,294 Location: In my House Status: Female Swing Lifestyle Name:swingersboard	Adults with Braces I went to the orthodontist today. Ok, I've always known I need braces... but now I'm seriously considering it due to more than just the crooked teeth. Of course the ortho put it in a way that leaves me asking "but do I really need them?" and of course I don't qualify for invisilign so I have to get the real things rubberbands and all.... So I'm asking for thoughts and advice from other adults out there who have gone this route. Was it worth it? Did it hurt? Did you get funny looks? What was it like REALLY!?

05-01-2007, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spoomonkey Chimpin' Ain't Easy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,739 Location: Ohio Status: Married Monkeys - will you be our vine? Swing Lifestyle Name:Spoomonkey	Re: Adults with Braces I am going to reiterate something that I have shared a hundred times already, but just as some guys always answer the same fetish threads, I guess it is okay... I think adult women with braces are way hot! Spoomonkey PS - Not helpful, but slightly topical
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05-01-2007, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
prettylady anything boys can do.... Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,750 Location: Utopia Status: Trouble maker Swing Lifestyle Name:playtoys69	Re: Adults with Braces A girlfriend of mine just got her's off. She is 42 and she is trilled by the results. I too have been thinking about it. She said once you get use to it, it is like they arn't even really there. Let me just say, she was beautiful before, during, but exspecially after the braces. She use to cover her smile, but now we can't stop her from smiling. but then again we don't try too hard to stop her. I'd say if you want strait teeth do it. The longer you wait, the longer it will take to get your dream smile. Your friend, Prettylady
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05-02-2007, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
havefuninsun insert witty banter here Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,190 Location: Virginia Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:havefuninsun	Re: Adults with Braces Just this weekend Mr. Fun and I were at Home Depot, and the lady helping us looked to be 35-45. She had braces. And I thought, "good for her!" Mr. Fun thought, "what a cutie pie!" I had braces as a teenager, and my bottom teeth have shifted over the years. I've thought about getting braces on my bottom teeth again, but I haven't made up my mind yet. I know I spent more money on my son's braces than I did several cars that I've owned through the years ... hahahaha! But WELL worth it!

05-28-2007, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
apraskov Here to Stay Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Location: West suburbs, IL Status: married couple / male	Re: Adults with Braces My wife got braces couple of years ago. She is almost due to have them removed in a few months. She was worried too, but people (mostly men) either did not seem to care or used it as an ice breaker to talk to her. I don't think you have anything to worry about. In regards to "did it hurt" part of the question, it was bothersome at times when they change the spring or make adjustments, it took her a few days to get comfortable again. There is also the BJ problem of having braces. She was not comfortable doing that for a while, as she was afraid that she'd hurt me (she had them on both jaws).

05-28-2007, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
curiousagain A gentleman never tells Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,131 Location: Southeastern USA Status: half of a couple	Re: Adults with Braces I gotta side with Spoo on this. I've never had braces but am about one week into a 5 week dental repair of an injury I received 31 years ago. It's worth it already as my jaw lines up, no more teeth grinding at night. It might be worth it just for the side effects like that.
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05-28-2007, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Edison Carter Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 734 Location: Naperville, Il Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:EdisonCarter	Re: Adults with Braces Susan here-- Courtesy of British genetics, my mouth was originally a train wreck. I had braces in my late teens, I paid for them myself as my parents did not have the resources. Well, I needed a tune up last year with braces for nine months. I learned that adults with braces are no longer uncommon. Tom Cruise even had it done. And, while people may pause when they notice the first time, what happened was I got more questions about it from people also considering braces than anything else. And what's more important is that the time passed quickly, without much discomfort and I preserved a great smile. You have nothing to worry about Julie and I hope you go forward. Also, if it ever becomes overwhelming, you can have them removed and say you at least tried. But seriously, you'll look bakc and wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Be wll.

06-05-2007, 02:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
casitas22 Here to Stay Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11 Location: California Status: Single Male Swing Lifestyle Name:Xupernova	Re: Adults with Braces I don't have braces, but my brother got his when he was an adult (when he could finally afford them), and the results will be worth it. I say, go and get them. It is worth it if it makes your feel good about yourself.

05-30-2008, 12:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
*JustAskJulie* Your Hostess Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 29,294 Location: In my House Status: Female Swing Lifestyle Name:swingersboard	Re: Adults with Braces The process has finally begun. Today I had the spacers installed in my back teeth. The actual braces go on in about 2 weeks. The dental assistant that put the spacers in said the pain / discomfort wouldn't really kick in until tomorrow. If that's the case I'm in trouble... because it's pretty uncomfortable already. I took a hydrocodone in hopes of at least falling asleep... that was 3 hours ago (on the upside it did help the pain). I discovered it's rather hard to chew when your molars don't actually touch.

05-30-2008, 04:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
fun4Ds Julie's Helper Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,489 Location: Behind door #2 Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:mrmrsfun	Re: Adults with Braces Thats great to hear in a way Julie because personal improvement shows people you not only care about others, but we care about ourselves as well. Heres to a happy smile Sorry to hear about the pain and discomfort though. Maybe sharing the facts and truth about this will encourage others.

05-30-2008, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
funcpl4life Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 150 Location: NW Arkansas Status: Couple	Re: Adults with Braces The Mrs. is about 4 months into her braces. 14 more to go. The first couple of weeks were the worst. It's been progressively easier since then. I had my braces 25 years ago. I don't even remember the pain. Mr. FC4L

05-30-2008, 04:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dynamar Ready-Willing-Able Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 746 Location: A flyover state Status: Single Swing Lifestyle Name:Dynamar	Re: Adults with Braces Julie... gotta tell it like it is... LOL. Oh, and get your mixer or food processor ready... and repeat after me... "Mashed potatoes are my friend."
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