We don't like braces- we love them. They are the hottest thing on earth. If you don't like them you're in the wrong place- bugger off.  

I don't understand how anyone could like braces- they are so ugly.  I hate them.  I can't wait to get them off.

With a name like "Princess", I'm assuming you're a female.  Look at it from the other side....most of the visitors to this site are MALE who enjoy the sight of braces on FEMALES.  Post a few pics of yourself, and leave lots of room for the compliments you'll be getting from visitors to this site.

i dont understand what you are doing here if you dont like braces  :?:

i didnt like my braces to start with. now i am used to them i have gotten to like them, i also like seeing them on ther people too. i am surprised how my feelings about braces have changed, but glad they did.

i couldnt stand that people just stare at my mouth while i talk , now i just  have a retainer and rarely wear it but when i do the stares are back

have you had your braces long? i felt the same way prior to getting mine and for about the first month with them. I am still shy/embarassed when meeting new people, as i'm in full metal and always wonder what they think. i used see adults in braces and think how painful it must be having a mouthful of metal not mention how they must feel about how they look. apart from that i really enjoy the feel of being in braces, and while i am still self consious about how i look, i have grown to like my metallic smile. l now luv seeing and looking at photos of other adults in braces too. All a real surprise for me, as was finding out just how many people do actually enjoy their braces and how many guys like women in braces.

I am sorry that you do not like your braces Princess, and I am sure they can be very uncomfortable and/or inconvenient for you at times. Perhaps you were forced into getting braces, or maybe you thought the treatment would be much easier. In any case, you say that braces are ugly and you hate them.

But you may have forgotten that braces will make your teeth healthy and beautiful- but only if you do your part! Since you are stuck with braces for the time being, why not work really hard at keeping your mouth clean and wearing your appliances as prescribed?

I dare you to go to the nearest mirror and have a good look at your teeth and braces. Make some silly faces! Smile! Bare your shiny teeth! Now look closer and see how the brackets, wires, etc. are moving your teeth. Is everything super clean? If yes, terrific, if not, go ahead and do a good brushing, flossing, and check everything again. White teeth wearing clean shiny braces aren't ugly at all.

When you keep your teeth and braces extra clean by brushing after every meal and flossing every night, not only does your smile look a lot better, but the braces and appliances are able to move the teeth more consistently and often with less pain. Examining your braces closely after brushing helps with the hygene, allows you to spot problems, and lets you see your progress!

And of course, wearing appliances like headgear, elastics, etc. as you are instructed is the only way to make the teeth move correctly. They hurt at first but you have to stick with them and let your teeth adapt to the pressure. When your teeth start moving it is a great feeling to see the crooked teeth make their way to their proper place. And then when the braces come off, you have clean, straight teeth, instead of blotchy, almost straight teeth with gaps and cavities.

So are braces ugly? Only if you don't take care of them! Clean shiny braces look smooth and sleek, food/plaque encrusted braces look and smell disgusting!

Is is ok to hate your braces? Let's consider just a few possible inconveniences:
They are a lot of work to keep clean.
You have to be careful about what you eat.
Sore, separated, banded molars and bicuspids the first month.
You have dental appointments all the time.
The brackets, wires, and hooks often rub ulcers into the inside of your mouth.
Bulky, uncomfortable appliances such as headgear must be worn for 12+ hours every day/night without fail
And sometimes your teeth just hurt for a day or two or three and and there is nothing you can do.

So yes, sometimes people hate wearing braces. But some are able to see the potential end benefits and are able to cooperate and have a successful treatment. Some do not and end up with stains, cavities, and only minor corrections.

Some people have just a handful of bad days during their treatment and find the rest of the experience forgettable.

But some people experience fewer side effects and/or inconveniences and also find that they really enjoy the feeling/pressure of the brackets in their mouth. Some just like to see others in braces for whatever reason.

People who love braces love them for a whole myriad of reasons, but believe me, we are all rooting for you. So don't worry about something that seems weird to you and take pride in that you have this opportunity to enhance your image and health!