- June 2, 2009
- 15 Comments
- General, Just Jenny
In Which I Report the State of My Brace-less Teeth
Today was a banner day. After 21 months of braces… my teeth are free, Free, FREE!!! Back in August 2007, my teeth looked like this:
I know – it wasn’t too bad, but there were issues and rather than go through a series of temporary fixes, I chose to go with the big guns.
And while I was very excited to be rid of the metal forceps of my mouth, I was a bit nervous. Besides, I’m an emotional gal. I quickly become emotionally attached to not only people, but inanimate objects. I took a few pictures so I would never forget my ‘lil fren, Braces…
This was taken a couple of nights before saying goodbye. Braces and I were having a real time, just kickin’ it, yo…
And then in the car before my appointment I began to feel sad. I decided to take just a few more pictures… Just me and Braces. No one else was around. It can be hard to say goodbye. We reflected on our good times. I tried not to cry as I prepared Braces for her extraction from my mouth…
We remembered that Braces could be sexy too… Errr… hung-over? No that’s not it. I think it was just really hot in the car and I didn’t get enough sleep the night before…
Oh Braces… we were good together…
And finally, we shared our last laugh together. Just Braces and Me…
And when I walked into my orthodonist office, they made a “Let’s Celebrate Jennyifer” sign. All. For. Me. Only Me…
I quickly took my seat and endured a fairly uncomfortable removal process. A chip of enamel broke away from one tooth and now I need a filling. I asked the gal if I could keep Braces. You see, my husband has ideas, and he would like to make me some jewelry…
I am a lucky woman to have a man like him. *sigh* Where was I? Oh, When it was official, I was given balloons and a bag of goodies – banned foods that are now my Promised Land. My ortho peeps are da bomb…
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On this day, a new Jenny emerged. My 7-year-old daughter said, “Are you going to blog different?” My husband said, “You left this morning not looking real great and came back looking alright.” He knows how to make a girl swoon.
Well, alls I know is this: the perfect choppers of Heather Locklear better step back. There’s a new set of choppers in town… What a difference 21 months makes… *licks braceless teeth*
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I can’t wait to see what kind of jewelry Braces will turn into…sounds downright un-hygenic to me…
You are beautiful! With braces and now without! I think you might be able to fashion a lovely tiara with your braces. I would courtsey in front of you if you did, because anyone who has abstained from Milk Duds for two years has my complete respect and should be my leader!
– braceless grinning emoticon!
Well, looky you!
What a cool Braces doctor you have! Now I want Milk Duds! (But I haven’t earned them.)
You look awesome, my dear. Lick those beautiful choppers and wear your new Braces headband (?) with pride.
Congrats. Your teeth must feel delighted at their new-found freedom. Don’t know that I could have endured nearly two years of no popcorn.
My what beautiful teeth you have! And, those were some darn cute braces! You could make a little matching bracelet and ring.
Wow! I didn’t know any dentist actually handed out candy as a treat. Mine only dishes out toothpaste and toothbrushes. I got a hour long lecture from my Hygenist yesterday for missing my last two appointments and for using a hand held toothbrush instead of a Sonic Care! Always such fun going to the dentist!
BeeeeeuTful!! I’ve always wanted to put mine back on. Last estimate was $11K (to break & rehinge my jaw among other fun stuff). Insurance doesn’t cover orthodontia, so I’ve been ignoring the crooked teeth that spent 6 years in braces already this lifetime…But looking at your gorgeous chompers makes it seem like a decent investment. Lookin’ good!
Beautiful!! Congrats!! =)
Sweetness!
I told you my daughter was looking forward to banned foods. I showed her your gifts. She’s wishing her ortho does the same thing. Hee!
Wohoo!!! You look great (not that you did not look great before) but ya know what I mean!! You DAMN hottie girl!
Beautiful smile, Jen! Rockin the whiteness.
Look at those pearly whites! Totally awesome! Though I’m worried I won’t recognize you. Oh now, that’s just crazy talk.
Well…CONGRATULATULATIONS!!! (or something like that!).
I remember how excited I was to get my braces off…too bad mine were on my BABY TEETH! (dumb mom ~ think she was screwing the dentist!)
Your smile is even more stupendous…
p.s. I got my “Hula Girl Swine Flu Mask” today!!! I so LOVE IT…pictures to follow…
It looks amazing! It might be enough to make me take the plunge and get braces as an adult. Maybe.
Jenny, your teeth look gorgeous!! Kind of makes me want to get braces again just so they can look that perfect!
Loved the result. They musta filed them down slightly.