I did a brave thing today. I booked a consultation with an orthodontist.
This is brave because dentists are the one thing in this world that I fear more than fish. And that is saying something.
The thing is, I hate my smile. It's crooked and horrible and I do a mad gurning thing in photos. I had braces when I was a teenager but well, they didn't work. I have my suspicions about why they didn't work but even the work they did do hasn't lasted.
Two pregnancies and gum softening has caused more damage so I look crap.
I do get the proper, proper jealousy when I see people with nice smiles so after discarding some pictures of me and Joseph in which I'm wonky of smile, I made the consultation appointment - which is in three weeks time. (I'm like WHY CAN'T I HAVE IT NOW?...but anyway)
I may not be able to afford the treatment. They may not be able to offer me treatment. I'm a pansy and if they mention drilling, extraction or anything of that nature then I'll be out of the chair and out of the door quicker than you can say "Smile!" - but at least come June 2, I'll know, one way or the other.
So I'm hoping that this could be the year I transform myself entirely - my weight is reducing, my hair is dyed blonde, I'm doing more exercise and maybe I can sort out the wonky smile.
Won't I be gutted if I'm still ugly after??
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3 comments:
Claire, my daughter had braces for one year, they made an amazing difference. No drilling required; the wire is clipped into studs which are glued onto the teeth. The wire is changed once a month. At the end it is just taken off and the studs are squeezed off with pliers. No pain at all, or injections. Just a twinge for a day or two when each new wire is fitted. Oh, and you can't have fizzy drinks or French bread or popcorn... It's a magic process, my daughter's teeth are now even and straight. Of course now she wants laser whitening...
Good luck with the transformation! So is it true do blondes have more fun?
Claire,
You don't know me, but I read your blog often, and feel compelled to comment on this post. You are not ugly. Your self esteem is on the floor, and you place your happiness in the future, 'when I lose weight, when I get my teeth fixed'. Your children may read this blog when they are older, and wouldn't it be really sad for them to see their mummy thought she was 'ugly'...
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