Finally, I can smile!

Congratulations.I think it'll be well worth the investment, especially confidence wise. I think you should celebrate by buying a new mirror so you can smile at yourself every time you walk by!

Well done Sago, you must be delighted. Keep smiling! My daughter and four granddaughters have all had orthodontal treatment, and my youngest is having her braces removed some time this year. I have gaps at the back and my bottom teeth are crooked, but I can still smile without frightening anyone (I hope). 😁

Well done Sago! I lost many of my teeth through illness and had the odd plastic tooth popped in but in the end I went through the whole caboodle and had them all out. They're now replaced with dentures that matched my previous teeth and noone knows the difference. I clean them twice a day and - touch wood - I've not had any problems. I go to the dentist every couple of years but it's fine. It's been a happy ending. Yes it was pricey but I don't regret it one bit - and I can eat anything I fancy!!!

Lucky you, OP, it must be a relief.

I have awful teeth, crooked (despite extractions and braces in my teens), with a wonky and discoloured veneer from over 30 years ago prominent at the front, and a hated gold crown at the back. Visiting a friend recently, her 7 year old granddaughter noticed it and asked her, “Granny, does anyone in our family have a gold tooth?” - I was terribly embarrassed. My youngest grandson, 3, often says my teeth aren’t clean.

I’m terrified of the dentist, can’t afford them anyway and I haven’t been for about 15 years. I dread socialising at my daughter’s wedding next summer, and will definitely be tight-lipped for the photos.

I agree, Marydoll. I had a horrendous experience as a child with the school dentist, and I've had awful teeth ever since. I never smile because of the way I look anyway, and I can't afford to have them done now in any case. Thank goodness dental care has improved in leaps and bounds since those days (although finding an NHS dentist can be the big issue now).

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That's good to hear, Sago, so pleased you are happy with the result.

I have appallingly crooked teeth, ironically, but DH says they are what makes me attractive. Or at least did 55 years ago.

I am the same and would have loved to do something about it. I did consider it, but my dentist said she didn't recommend it, as I was too vulnerable healthwise.

At least my children have good teeth, after umpteen visits to hospital and orthodontist.

My baby granddaughter seems to be going the same way. It must be hereditary. Thank goodness dental treatment has moved on from when I was a child.

That's good to hear, Sago, so pleased you are happy with the result.

I have appallingly crooked teeth, ironically, but DH says they are what makes me attractive. Or at least did 55 years ago.

If I had the money I would go for implants.

Well done you 👍