When I was about 8-9-10 (around that age) I used to WANT braces, and every time I went to the dentist, I would ask if I needed them. And I never did, and at the time I was like pissed that my teeth were good, lol.
Me, too! I thought braces looked so cool, and all my friends had them. Of course, older (much) and wiser (some), I'm glad I have naturally straight teeth.
My son has had braces for several years now. The beginning is the worst, and it gets easier. He was supposed to get them off this year, sixth grade, before going into junior high next year. However, because he refuses to wear the elastics on a regular basis, he still has the braces on. I have talked and talked and talked about why he will want them off next year ... he doesn't listen. He's certainly going to regret not wearing those elastics in a year or so.
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