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  1. What to say to an adult with braces?

    by , 01-24-2012 at 07:28 PM
    Today I came into contact with a woman, probably in her 30s with braces. We didn't really talk beyond simple greetings. She was clearly very embarrassed by them and kept trying to hide them. I actually admired her for getting braces and thought she looked beautiful, so I felt bad that she was so ashamed. I just wanted to know if it would be rude for me to say something to her, since of course, it would draw more attention to her braces. But if words of encouragement are ok, what do you suggest I ...
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  2. Twas the night before...

    by , 01-04-2012 at 08:21 PM
    So, tomorrow morning I go in to the orthodontist to have my braces put on. I'm having all kinds of feelings. I'm nervous, excited, worried, a little sad, but mostly I'm just filled with ambiguous anticipation. I've realized for years that I needed braces, but for some reason over the past year it began to bother me more and more. Finally I'm in a position where I'm able to pay for them and so, here I am.

    I've read so much about braces for adults and damon braces (that's what ...