Getting braces, social worries?

[2158937]

Hi, apologies if this thread is in the wrong place, i'm currently 14 and i'm going to be getting braces soon. It was estimated that they would be on for 12-26 months (Long range ) anyway, i'm getting top and bottom metal braces and forsus springs. I know that they will hurt and be sore. I am not worried about the appointment, but rather social stuff. I know it may seem vain and conceited to be worrying about this stuff, but it's something we all have thought about at some point. Anyway, I am in high school and I know that most of the judgement will come from myself. But still, will I look like the odd ball out. Or 'metal mouth' (I hate that phrasing ) I will have them on throughout my freshman and sophomore year. Will this affect friendships-relationships? Probably a really silly and vain concern. But I have ALWAYS been super self conscious about my teeth, so much so that they caused me to have great anxiety and I have been seeing a psychologist for a long time about both that and some other personal issues. I have recently been getting over the negative body images with my teeth. But I am getting braces in less than a month and it's been pretty stressful, just waiting for them. Thanks for everyone who took the time out to read this

 

[carole]

Hi to the forum.

I cannot really answer your question but I would think that so many young people have braces that you won't be the only person with them. When ever I see a youngster with braces I think how much they will be happy in a couple of years time or less when their teeth are nice and straight. It also shows how much you care about your oral health which is a good thing. 12 to 18 months of braces and a lifetime of lovely looking teeth.

I wish you all the best

 

[comfortdentist]

It is normal as a teenager to have braces. Some have them younger and other older
You have them to make you better. You are in school to make you better.
It is more than normal to feel the way you do. completely normal