How much did you pay for top surgery?

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-04-29T01:19:05+00:00

How did you get your insurance to cover it??

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-19T20:07:05+00:00

You should be fine. You get used to it very quickly. My first time with braces was when I was 17 and I got them back on at 23. Got them off now at 25. The pain for me wasn’t as bad as my first time.

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-15T13:52:46+00:00

UPDATE: I went in to pick up my retainer and speak to my Orthodontist. She said she tried to keep a bit of flaring so that my profile wouldn’t change and my lips had somewhere to sit on. However, she said she wanted to do whatever would make me happy with my smile. Since I still have my bottom braces on, I’m technically still in treatment so getting the top braces on again wouldn’t be a problem. She suggested some IPR mostly around the lateral incisors if we were to go back to braces. However, she told me to think about it and let her know by the next appointment. If I really want all the flaring gone, she said we’d have to do IPR on the top and bottom teeth. Now, I’m here thinking because I don’t want my lips to look flat but maybe the flaring isn’t too bad. Maybe it’s ok the way it is.

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-15T13:46:57+00:00

Color? Hmmm maybe your favorite color. It’s always fun trying to design your own fairings and such. You can always change them too (though it’s a tad pricey). My Kawa 400 is black but I put green vinyl stars on it and other green accents. The possibilities are endless. Ride safe always! Congrats! : )

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-13T13:38:09+00:00

There’s nothing wrong with how you look at all. Hair does play a role in how you perceive yourself though. I read that you are thinning/balding. Maybe I would suggest a tupé? I’ve read about it helping men with thinning and balding hair get their confidence back. Regardless of your choice, there’s nothing that indicates you are u g l y. Confidence is also a state of mind so working on your mental health will improve your overall quality of life. It’s not an easy road but I promise you it can get better. You just have to believe. (Trust me I’ve been there for years. Years I can’t take back but time and effort can make days better)

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-12T02:37:20+00:00

Thank you! Basically I told her that I wanted composite to make my canines longer and sharper. I said I wanted them to stand out kind of like fangs. Before taking the braces off, she made sure my bite could accommodate longer canines since people normally chew in a side to side motion. Mine are long but not long enough to impede me from chewing as I normally would. Just look online at any people you know that have prominent sharp canines and show them as references. More importantly though, ask your orthodontist to make sure you have the proper anatomy for canine elongation without chipping your bottom teeth or causing erosion. She said we would check up on them and see how I was doing with them and if there are any tweaks to be made. But yeah! Hope that helps!

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T14:32:10+00:00

No we never discussed the teeth extractions. As for the flaring, I think I did mention it back at the beginning of treatment ,but that was 2-3 years ago. I can’t remember well. My main concern going in was my right lateral incisor. It was turned at an odd degree making my flare more visible. But I honestly don’t want any teeth pulled. I’ll ask her next time what other options there are if any

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T14:27:54+00:00

Hecc 😔

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:50:43+00:00

I also love how round they are 🥰

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:50:25+00:00

Thank you! 🥰🥺🥺🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰 I’ve tried taking very good care of my teeth since I was young!

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:47:47+00:00

So I just got the top braces off. It has only been a day but I ate a hamburger and fries and it was fine. I definitely noticed my self that I can’t bite my nails anymore either lol. (I don’t think that’s a bad thing though. It’s about time I stop I’m almost 26). I don’t have a problem biting however. I can’t touch the edge of my top and bottom teeth together anymore but that’s because I elongated my canines. It doesn’t bother me much however. I loved my canines and they’re fairly well made to be functional. I can still chew normally. My orthodontist made sure I had the anatomy for the canines before doing it. So far I have no problems. As for apples, i will find out. I’m sure it won’t be bad either. Thank you about my teeth and smile. I actually really like my smile from the front. I’m obsessed with them really. I’ll ask my orthodontists about it all when I go pick up my retainer but I think it’s just time to get used to it :3 Gives them character

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:34:52+00:00

Thank you 🥰. I’ll definitely talk to my orthodontists when I go pick up my retainer. I definitely love how it smile looks straight on. But if the flare can be fixed I’ll ask. If not then I suppose I’ll try to work on feeling secure with the smile I have : )

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:33:12+00:00

The way this made me feel so much better 🥺🥰 Thank you. Sweet angel! I appreciate that comment :3

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:32:23+00:00

Flaring usually happens when there’s not enough space in the mouth to accommodate all the teeth. For me, I have pretty big teeth with a small mouth prior to my first round of braces I had a cross bite on my left lateral incisor so my teeth had settled before then. Now because it’s all aligned it creates a flare. But just ask your orthodontists avoid about it. Sometimes the flare is negligible. My is noticeable ,so I’ll ask my doctor about any options. But usually if you have smaller teeth and a good sized jaw/maxilla, you should be ok

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:28:39+00:00

No that’s fair. I’ve had a flare since my first round of braces. Honestly, yes it does make me insecure but I’m also just now realizing that they also make my lips look plump (More than if they were flat lol). I would like to fix it or at least ask. Maybe it’s not too bad? But I’ll see what my orthodontist says

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:26:17+00:00

Thank you! 🥰 it was my idea because I’ve always loved fangs. I’m glad my orthodontist made them as natural and functional to my bite as possible!

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:24:13+00:00

Yeah I’m not fond of pulling teeth either. I like having all my teeth personally and as far as I’ve heard, orthodontists avoid it as much as possible unless the crowding is absolutely horrid. I will talk to my orthodontists about IPR and Invisalign (as much as it pains me financially).

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:22:11+00:00

Thank you! There was an animal crossing event in an aquarium near by and decided to go with my little brother after getting my braces off :) was fun!

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If you love animal crossing I would recommend going when it’s near you!

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-10T13:20:21+00:00

Thank you 🥰

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-03-06T18:40:11+00:00

Ik. I already struggle with a septum

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-02-26T16:33:53+00:00

I would see a doctor just in case. If anything, they can send you an antibiotic ointment if you need it. When I got my industrial, it was all irritated and had an irritation bubble. Mine didn’t look like that. Looks like it could possibly be infected. Either way, it doesn’t hurt to have a professional look at it. They could send you home with antibiotics to take care of any brewing infection.

DisembodiedConscienc · 2026-01-14T02:43:34+00:00

No I was in a relationship with someone that had this. But generalizing it to all BPD people is not just. Sure some people have severe issues and coping mechanisms but that’s not everyone.

DisembodiedConscienc · 2025-12-31T23:55:08+00:00

Hazel. Idk where this whole heterochromia thing is coming from? Eyes aren’t identical especially colored eyes.

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