Ughh..Braces in College?

Question

Well I'm in my second year of college (its a community college) and I just got braces.. I feel like such a nerd because all my friends were lucky enough to get them when they were younger (Im 19) I dont feel pretty at ALL. I know I will look so much prettier once they are off but that will be in like 2 years!!

My boyfriend makes me feel better about it though, he tells me I still look cute and makes a joke by saying they look more like grillz than braces.

I just dont feel confident anymore... Im stuck with braces for the next 2 years... how can I feel good about myself?

Answer 1

Wow, I'm 19, going into my sophomore year of college, and got braces like a month ago. Coincidence. But yea, don't even worry about anything, I'm sure a lot of people already had them and know what it is like. And it's not like back whenever when people would make fun/call names of people with braces. It's such a common thing now.

Concentrate on school and having fun.  

Answer 2

Dont be afraid to flaunt them! if you are not a shy person, then just pretend that they arent there. Dont stop smiling just because they are. Trust me, no one really stops and stares because oh! oh! you have braces! dont worry, no one does that. No one really cares, just remind yourself of that.

They do have clear braces if that doesnt work for you. =]

Answer 3

Ah, don't let it get you down.  I know it's really uncomfortable, but think about how much better you'll look when you finally get the stupid things off!  Just make sure you clean your teeth well so they won't yellow and just relax.  You're not the only person your age who's wearing braces.  You're still you and that's all that matters.  Plus your boyfriend's cool with it so. . .it's cool.  Relax, it'll be fine.

Answer 4

Don't worry. I'm sure you'll be happy you kept them on when you get them on. And when you get married to that wonderful boyfriend of yours you'll have a beautiful smile! ;) Don't feel like a nerd. At least your not 40! And I know a lot of people who get braces later in their lives. They're cool, not nerdy. Good luck! Flaunt yo grillz!

Answer 5

I could not afford to get braces put on until I was 32...and then I got pregnant three months later.  Try being pregnant with braces.  I felt and looked like I was 16!!  Pretty weird.  My husband liked them too.  I even worked for an OB dr, most people did not even notice them, and if they did, they would say...how great that you are doing  something to better yourself.  I was so glad I got them as an adult.  My ortho even said the majority of their patients are adults!!