I've had braces since Apr 2009.
My teeth weren't in a bad shape but I was well into my first job since graduation and I was earning a steady income.
So after basic needs were met, I guessed it was time for some vanity.
The three and a half years of life with braces was uneventful. Luckily for me, I had only one of the usual problems, stuck food, and none of the others: ulcers; pain.
I took out my braces last month and it's from the pan into the pot. I now have retainers for a year. It's even more troublesome than the braces.
Most important lesson I have learnt though, is that brushing does shit for your teeth. I've never flossed in my life. Once or twice I did but it was never part of my oral hygiene routine.
However, because of the retainers I have started flossing. And boy was I appalled to find the amount of food still stuck between my teeth after a bout of decent brushing. I even bought those expensive electronic toothbrushes.
So anyone out there, if you do not floss, I suggest you start now. It really is no hassle after you get used to it, but you will be disgusted by what stays in your mouth after brushing.
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