do you think guys are turned off by braces? or does it matter? because honestly, i dont know if they would get in the way of a liplock or not.
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If I had identical twins in front of me and could only have one, I'd take the one with the braces.  But only if they were metal, those invisiligns don't do anything for me.
234258
Yes. This is a hard question to ask. Now you made me even more confused lol. Let me tell you a story. I have this beautiful Asian Girl friend. She is very cute but she is short and a bit chubby that even make her look shorter. She is trying her best to get fit. I still love her but I feel that the rumor that men usually lose interest to the face and start thinking about the body is true :(
309435
To some people its just assumed they will have perfect teeth.  What drives them is just expectation.  With other people it's internal motivation.   If you really want something you will work to get it, cost isn't a issue.  What you have to remember is that sometimes people who think you have bucked teeth will be making decisions that affect you.  A potentional employer, a traffic officer, anyone. . .  your appearance does affect the way you are treated.  It's not right,  But it is human nature.  So if you are on the fence and trying to decide  you should consider everything.  Bad and Good.\n\nOn the good side;\nStraight teeth are easier to maintain, so they tend to last longer.   AFter braces people smile more.  \n\nGood Luck Deciding
568097
braces aren't so bad. i just got mine in november and i'm 16. i think it's better late than never. in terms of pain, it really depends. i only have mine on top so the pain isn't as bad as it could. but the only pain i ever really feel is when i got to my orthodontist and he changes the wire. so far no one's made fun of me. i mean let's be serious, we're a bit too old. don't bother hiding them you won't have them forever.
297488
There's sometimes a natural small space in the back of your mouth. It normally goes away pretty soon. Retainers (unless they're specially made) won't do anything.
158227
Listen when your orthodontist out your braces on you it doesn't hurt, when he/she finishes your teeth and mouth will feel tight it will then begin to hurt a little but that depends on how in shape your teeth are. If any one tells you anything just flip them of and tell them to fuck themselves, because your going to have better, beautiful, teeth than them, I know, I have braces its not that bad. Don't believe any thing any one tells you except for those who have had braces, and your best friends okay.
218513
I guess it just depends how tightly your orthodontist put them on. For me, as soon as the brackets were stuck on my teeth, my orthodontist started his work.....they were SO tight and unbelievably painful.....I couldn't eat for a week!! It was the same whenever I had them tightened, he really went for it, I was in excruciating pain for a few days afterwards. But nine months later, my teeth were perfectly straight and my braces were off. My sister on the other hand, didn't have much pain when her braces went on, her orthodontist didn't tighten them so much each time, and it took 2 and a half years for her teeth to get straight!
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I just recently got braces and the answer is NO! only when the wire gets longer in the back of your mouth does it hurt, it only happens as your teeth get straighter, and at your next appointment they can clip the wire for you. and I don't know what you all mean about getting them tightened, cause I haven't had mine tightened yet, and If I have it doesn't hurt at all,(obviously it doesn't hurt if I didn't even notice!!)You have nothing to worry about. But as your teeth straighten they will hurt a little bit, and it will be hard to eat, just take some ibuprofen, 'cause it's a muscle relaxer and it will help. So take a deep breath and breathe. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be at all. Good Luck, I hope this helped. anymore questions Email me at, jordan_smith_is_the_best_32@yahoo.com
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It depends on how close you are to them. I myself have some unwanted facial hair, and being a female, I had all my best friends suggest waxing, bleaching, whatever. It hurt me the first time said something to me, but only because I thought she was trying to tell me she was ashamed to be seen with me if I had my hair up in a pony tail. Try it out if you want, but don't make it about you. Try saying you only brought it up to save her/him the embarrassment later. Personally, I never did anything about my manly side burns. Mainly because they aren't as bad as some people made it out to be. Although the waxing is still under debate. And the fact that I am so sick of society telling ME what is wrong with ME instead of taking a look in the mirror. Anyways, Good luck, and remember not to let it sound like you are ashamed of this person. =)
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I had braces when I was a teenager. In college, I noticed my teeth were moving and went back and got another retainer. I wore it until I got married and didn't want to mess with it anymore...big mistake!\nTeeth move!! Recently, I was fortunate to be able to have braces again. This time, I have a permanent wire retainer on the back of my teeth, top and bottom.\n\nMany of my cousins that had braces as teenagers, have repeated the process as adults. \n\nI have 2 daughters that have had their braces off for a few years and their orthodontist keeps them wearing their retainer at night and checks their teeth every 6 months. He advises to NEVER totally abandon the retainer. From my experience, that is excellent advice!!
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..I've heard of some guys, asking girlfriends to come to their bachelor pads, to 'take a look at their etchings' !\n...But honey, this is the 1st time ever, I've come across one of my own sex who is inviting others to come see her wisdom teeth !\nViva, women's liberation, dear. You've REALLY come a long way up in life, Stacey ! :-))
634657
DO IT!  When I was young I was given the choice if I wanted to get braces and would then have to wear headgear.  I was just thinking about my decision last night!  See I was picking up your vibes! Do It!  Its only for a little while and will take care of the overbite/underbit you have.  Because I didn't do it anytime I have a photo taken I look like I have a turkey neck.  Because of my overbit my chin rests pretty much on my neck.  I don't have a chin "Chin" and am very embarrasded when I have a photo taken, I've even been told to jut my chin out and aline my teeth in my mouth when photographers take my picture,  This is sooooo embarrassing!  Do It!  I can't say it enough. And no it doesn't hurt!  Like I said I was wishing I had had it done because when I was in a wedding party for a friend and the photos came back, Eeeeeeek!!  I looked so FAT!  But I'm not.  I was on the television news stations here in the SDeattle area last year and was shocked when my story was run oin TV that night, I looked like I didn't have a jaw at all and it did, it made me look sooo fat.  So do it!  I came across the Video copy I made of my TV interview last night and I think that is why I couldn't sleep because I kept thinking about how I looked.  So do it!  I can't say it enough.  You are going to look and feel like a million bucks once it is over.  I would have had to wear the headgear for a year, and 40 years ago you had to wear the headgear all the time, EVEN TO SCHOOL!  Like I said, EEEEEEEK! So I told my dad "no".  So stupid I was.  I would be a much happier 50 year old (look like 40) today if I had had it done.  The human population is kiving to be at least 100 years old now, and boy, looking at that I will have to live with my vain decision for another 40 years or so. So do it ok?  Its only for a little while, the head gear realigns your jaw line, I wish I was rich $$ because I'd like to have it done today, so sorry I didnt do it.  So worry not ok?  It doesn't hurt, its worth every minute of "weirdness", and be glad you have the ability to have it done with little or no cost to YOU!  Ok?  So tell em I'll do it!
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it's not our fault that the line is long. we just need to check on ourselves and make sure we look good. let's say I just watch a scary movie I got to make sure I didn't wet myself while watching it so it may take a while. But don't worry about our line worried about yours. I know men are quick but do you guys actually take time to watch your hand? Make sure you still look good?
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My BF looks and he is not subtle about it at all!!! It bothers me with him which is weird because it never bothered me with other guys. But I think it is because he is not subtle about it he cuts off in mid-sentence to look at some girl, I haven't figured a way around him looking or my jealousy over it. Sometimes I say outrageous things to get his attention but it hasn't worked so far. I think I will just buy him some dark sunglasses so at least  I won't notice as much.
635842
1) Why orthodontists make the big bucks...\n2) I hope he's not an orthodontist\n3) If they only made a cordless....\n4) This is why platform shoes are a woman's best friend
576571
My dentist told me years ago that I had TMJ (headaches, teeth grinding, jaw out of line).  I went to a chiropractor for my back and my dental problems cleared up about that same time.  Later at the dentist, he said he wouldn't need to give me braces afterall.
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I like guys with a smooth face...it makes you look younger.  A little stubble can be kinda sexy, but I hate kissing you then.  It scratches my face and rubs my skin raw.  besides...we have to shave for you...unless you think us gals should start letting our leg hair and pubs grow out!