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Were you excited to get your braces on?

I was beyond excited about getting my braces on as I was starting the process to improve my smile.

What kind of braces did you decide to go for and why?
I decided to get the cosmetic braces with a metal wire.
I wanted the cosmetic brackets as they are less visible and blend against the teeth nicely.
I decided on the metal wire, though, as it moves your teeth faster.

What made you decide to get braces?
I decided to get braces because I was unhappy with recent movement with my teeth. My wisdom teeth had moved my upper front teeth forward and my lower front teeth back

How has the experience been over all?

• Day 1 – Strange feeling
• Day 2 – Teeth were a little tender, no pain
• Day 3 – Teeth felt slightly bruised when I ate
• Day 7 – I began to see movement, (serious sense of happiness)
• Day 14 – Diet had resumed to normal, no discomfort at all on week two
• Day 21 – I am now unaware that the braces are there, they feel completely normal

Did your teeth feel different?
During the first couple of days my teeth felt completely different, but now only 3 weeks into the treatment I do not notice them at all.

Did it hurt?
There was no pain involved in getting the braces on, there was a slight feeling of pressure on my teeth, I would describe it as a strange feeling more than anything but something you get used to very quickly, like when you have a filling for the first time!

How long will you be wearing the braces?
I will be wearing braces for about 5 months depending on how my teeth move.

Do/Did you have to avoid any particular foods?
I was given a list of foods to avoid but I do not feel that my diet has changed much or been restricted.
I ate softer foods for the first few days (days 1-5) after that I adapted regular/harder foods into my diet again as normal.

Did you friends and family notice your braces?

The particular braces I have are very inconspicuous, so it was only when I brought it to the attention of friends and family that they noticed them really.

How have the patients coming into Seapoint reacted to your new smile?
Patients have not been aware of my new smile until I pointed it out, but when I pointed it out, I have got a very positive response. New Orthopatients have been delighted to see my cosmetic braces first hand as it has encouraged them to go forward with treatment.

Do you feel your confidence has changed since you started wearing the braces?
Since I started wearing braces, I have been able to watch my teeth straighten out more and more, so if anything my confidence has increased.

Do you have any tips for people thinking about getting braces or for those who have just had them fitted?

My advice to anyone who is getting braces or who have just had they fitted, would be to talk to somebody who has or has had braces, to guide them through the entire process. It really helped me knowing what to expect.

Who is your favourite celebrity smile?

My favourite celebrity smile is Sofia Vergara