Braced For Beauty
I've just been to my dentist, Doc Pong, only to accompany my officemate Joyce who was scheduled today for upper and lower metal brackets installation. I remember the 1st day I got my braces and I was so excited then as I am now--for Joyce. As for myself, I tried to request for dental cleaning but Doc said I just had my 1st adjustment a week ago and I am not scheduled until after the Holy Week (28-Mar). It would have to wait until then. (Patience, patience...)
Afterwards we went to SM & Landmark to scout for affordable interdental brushes & picks, floss, and other dental hygiene stuff you can imagine. Joyce and I got these dual purpose picks which have rubber picks at one end and small conical brushes at the other end. In addition, I bought a tongue cleaner while Joyce purchased a dental floss.
I have always wanted to have braces because I'd like to see my teeth straightened so I could smile more confidently. Smiling doesn't require too much effort for me as it comes naturally. But smiling for a close-up pose is a different story. This was a long delayed plan, or let me say 'gift', for myself. Before I decided on it, I went through a lot of arguments with myself-- one side took me on a guilt trip due to the financial aspects of it and the other side kept convincing me I should reward myself too after years of working. Now you know which side won the battle.
Frankly speaking, I can't believe I became this meticulous about my teeth or dental hygiene. I wasn't so particular about it-- not until I got my braces early this year (finally!). Now I'm constantly looking for products that could help me keep my teeth/tongue clean and my gums healthy. It has become quite a fetish. Though I admit flossing is really tiresome not to mention challenging what with all the dental appliances in the way!
I guess I just have to put up with this for more than a year (for beauty's sake, girl!). They say that braces can also help you lose weight, or lose the extra fat around the midsection...(yahknowwhatimean). Though I have to see it for myself. So, braces anyone?
Afterwards we went to SM & Landmark to scout for affordable interdental brushes & picks, floss, and other dental hygiene stuff you can imagine. Joyce and I got these dual purpose picks which have rubber picks at one end and small conical brushes at the other end. In addition, I bought a tongue cleaner while Joyce purchased a dental floss.
I have always wanted to have braces because I'd like to see my teeth straightened so I could smile more confidently. Smiling doesn't require too much effort for me as it comes naturally. But smiling for a close-up pose is a different story. This was a long delayed plan, or let me say 'gift', for myself. Before I decided on it, I went through a lot of arguments with myself-- one side took me on a guilt trip due to the financial aspects of it and the other side kept convincing me I should reward myself too after years of working. Now you know which side won the battle.
Frankly speaking, I can't believe I became this meticulous about my teeth or dental hygiene. I wasn't so particular about it-- not until I got my braces early this year (finally!). Now I'm constantly looking for products that could help me keep my teeth/tongue clean and my gums healthy. It has become quite a fetish. Though I admit flossing is really tiresome not to mention challenging what with all the dental appliances in the way!
I guess I just have to put up with this for more than a year (for beauty's sake, girl!). They say that braces can also help you lose weight, or lose the extra fat around the midsection...(yahknowwhatimean). Though I have to see it for myself. So, braces anyone?
posted by Giggle at 4:40 PM
2 Comments:
I'd like to meet your dentist..It's really important for me to know the doctor before I trust him/her.
Sure. I have come to trust Doc since I saw several officemates got nice sets of teeth during and after their treatment. 3 years ago pa dapat ako, now lang natuloy. Let me know your sked, I'll be happy to accompany you. :-)
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