Orthodontics after the age of 40

While reading the post, I noticed that some members are curious about orthodontics after their 40s, so I am sharing my experience of getting braces at age 43.

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▶️ Reason for orthodontic treatment: When my weight approached 80kg, my health started to decline, so I decided to exercise and follow a diet plan simultaneously.

 

Exercise is just a little walking or running in the neighborhood park after work.

And I did stretching at home for 5 to 10 minutes every day.

 

The dietary method was to eat half a bowl of rice. I prohibited ramen, and I lost 10 kg in a month.

At first, I thought I had cancer or diabetes and went for a hospital check-up, but fortunately, I did not have cancer or diabetes.

The important point here is that weight was measured every morning and evening.

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But since the face has lost fat, the protruding lips appear even more prominent.

 

 

Since I lost weight, I became interested in beauty as well, so I started paying attention to orthodontics, received consultation, and underwent orthodontic treatment.

 

▶️ Correction period: April 29, 2013 ~ August 25, 2016

It took almost 3 years and 4 months.

 

▶️ Correction cost: approximately 7 million won at that time

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Initially, four teeth were extracted, one from each side of the upper and lower jaws.

From then on, as many people know, the process begins by pulling the teeth toward the empty space.

It was extremely painful when I first pulled it, so I couldn't eat well.

Eventually, as I gradually pull and close the gap where the teeth were removed, my protruding mouth slowly recedes, and I get used to the pain.

 

They also provide orthodontic records later on. I don't know much about the technical terms, but I'll upload my orthodontic records for now.

 

 

We've experienced so many changes and the image has changed a lot, hasn't it? 😁😁😁

I realized through direct experience why people become concerned about the beauty of their faces.

 

The hardest part of orthodontic treatment was brushing my teeth.

It's also because I originally didn't brush my teeth carefully.

Because Director Won is so strict, he would scold me every time I went, to the point where I really didn't want to go to the dentist.

I always get scolded for not brushing my teeth.😭😭😭

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I have finished the treatment after a tumultuous 3 years and 4 months.

Reading the note you wrote, praising how well I endured the long orthodontic treatment under that strict director, gave me comfort.

 

 

This long journey of correction has come to an end.

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For members who want to correct themselves, it's not too late, so I would like to encourage you to try if you want to.

And the longer you start late, the more time it seems to take.

These days, medical technology has advanced more than before, so I think the correction period has also shortened.

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Members who, like me, have protruding teeth or wish to undergo orthodontic treatment for other reasons.

I encourage you to be brave, seek counseling, and give it a try.