APPEARANCE
Being
a 20-23 year old with braces was not one of the easiest things I had to adjust
to. I was already very self-conscious and worried that wearing braces would
make me look younger than I was. Unfortunately, this fear of the braces was
correct. I was ID-ed everywhere I went and was even asked for my ID when
purchasing cigarettes for a friend (age limit 16 at the time) and again another
time to purchase child’s Nurofen. In terms of work, I did find new people approached
me differently and would say I was cute and looked much younger than I actually
was. In some ways this was not a negative thing, but I did feel at certain
points undermined or brushed off by people who did not know my capabilities or
experience. However, this should not be misconstrued, as these people may have
undermined me or treated me like a child regardless of the braces.
My
boyfriend at the time was completely fine with the braces and was understanding
of my insecurities. On a general basis, no one really commented on the braces
and it was my own insecurities that made this a difficult and emotional time in
my life. Please see below a few ideas I found useful whilst having braces that
did not make me feel so self-conscious about them.
- More natural toned make up
- No bright blusher
- No bright lip stick. I tended to used Vaseline on my lips
- I would draw attention to my upper face by using eye shadow and mascara
- For my long face shape, I found wearing my hair down diverted some attention from my face and
- braces
- I did not wear high neck lines or turtle neck tops. I found this to better proportion my face and ensure
- that the braces did not look so striking
- Do not have coloured elastics for the brace work. Keep to clear elastics
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enjoyed reading this article and find the information useful whilst undertaking
orthodontic treatment. If you would like any more information on braces, jaw
surgery,
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