Comments on: Smile Like You Mean It

By: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com}

Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:29:36 +0000

I had straight teeth but wore braces to correct how far my top teeth went over my bottom teeth, I used to breath with my mouth open. Got them on freshman year and off junior year, back then it seemed that 3 years was the norm. Straight teeth are very important to how a person is looked at, I can honestly tell you I get compliments to this day about how nice my teeth are and they are not bleached out to the blinding white everyone else seems to have…they are just straight. It is a form of first impression and a key to confidence. Not sure how well Invisailign teen will work :) but it’s sure worth a try. My advise would be to visit a few more orthodontists and see if there are any other options. Yes having you teeth fixed as an adult is also a possibility. As far as do braces hurt, we all know beauty knows no pain :) they aren’t really that bad. The results are worth it!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:27:12 +0000

I’ve never had braces nor known anyone but my daughter’s teeth are similar and she is 8 years old. We may be in similar boat .. no way can I afford braces if her insurance doesn’t cover them. So happy you won for your daughter! That is a great surprise/gift etc! Joanne over at Barely Domestic Mama sent me here as she linked to her on her blog post!

By: Sonia Barton

Sonia Barton — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:33:05 +0000

I had braces my Sophomore and Junior year in High School, we live a 2 hour drive from Mexico so I had them put on there for $2,000. I would go once a month for a check up and give them $100 payments. My little sister had her braces the same way.

I was lucky with my daughter my husband was Active duty in the Navy she had a serious overbite at the age of 5 and had braces and headgear from the age of 7 till 12 years old, The military insurance paid quite a bit but we still had some heavy payments, as they didn’t cover all of it.

By: Sonia Barton

Sonia Barton — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:28:02 +0000

In reply to Lolli. How wonderful, I was just coming over from my email - to tell you to put a donate button up.

By: jules p

jules p — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:00:35 +0000

You made me cry…I hate not being able to afford braces for my daughter too. And it was sad that we “started” the process, but then realized it was way to costly for our budget.
As a mom, this broke my heart. And my sweetie just went right along-and said nothing about not getting them. But I think secretly she wishes she had them.

I had them. I loved them. And happy that I was able to have them. Hurt? yes! But well worth it-for me!

By: Thank you to all that left comments! « Barely Domestic Mama

Thank you to all that left comments! « Barely Domestic Mama — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:57:33 +0000

[…] I would let you know the results. I didn’t win, but I am happy to announce that my friend Lolli at Better in Bulk won it for her teenage daughter!!! Please stop on by her blog and congratulate her (if you’ve […]

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:39:53 +0000

In reply to Joanne. I just read your post and your mention of me and KitKat. Thank you!! I hope you'll be able to get your treatment done eventually. Your smile makes such a difference!!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:38:47 +0000

In reply to Jo. Eventually, when we have money, we'll have to do several more ortho treatments with the younger kids....but for now, KitKat WON the Invisalign!! I can't wait to get started.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:37:35 +0000

In reply to Michelle Hires. I can't wait to show off her "after" pictures.....because we won! Yay!!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:36:25 +0000

In reply to Jess.

That sounds like my husband. His teeth are constantly shifting. SO much for that work we had done… ;)

PS–We won!! :)