Hi all!

[Jennilyn]

My name is Jen and i live in Niagara Falls with my boyfriend of 4 years and my two girls (12 & 15). My sister was the lucky one to get braces when she was a kid, so I was never able to correct my crooked teeth. Until now that is. I am almost 42 and my 15 year old just got her braces off so I figured I’d go to a consult and see if I’d be able to get it done. My daughter Ortho is so nice and very accommodating...initial payment of only $169 and $161 a month for the next 30 months. I figured I didn’t want to go my whole life without knowing what it’s like to be able to smile without worrying about what people think. I got braces with clear brackets on the upper and lower this past Monday (the 23rd) and am supposed to have them on for 12-15 months. Still getting used to talking and eating is kinda hard still because I have build-ups on my upper molars to make room for the lower brackets. My teeth don’t touch when I close my mouth so it’s hard to chew! Eventually it’ll all be fine...can’t wait for that!

[EmilyTravels]

Hi Jen!

Welcome to the forum. I am older than you and got braces in August at age 56! I had them when I was a teenager, but this time around is due to fracturing my jaw in a bicycle accident back in April. Just wanted to say hello and let you know that you are not alone in this journey. Even after only two months, I can tell you that it does get easier than the first few weeks! My ortho told me that I would be braced for 8-14 months, not bad. My payment plan is a bit higher per month but only for one year.

Good luck and take care!
Emily

[Steph30]

Welcome! That's so sweet that you get to do this with your daughter!!! Always nice to have someone to commiserate with.