A UK-based Nigerian lady, identified as @Keemii on TikTok, emotionally shared her transformative journey of wearing braces for several years to correct her dentition, highlighting the challenges she faced along the way.
She documented her experience from the initial decision to get braces to the day she finally took them off, showcasing a remarkable before-and-after result.
In her narration, @Keemii described the first day with braces as incredibly tough due to the pain in her teeth, gums, and swollen cheeks. Despite challenges such as difficulties in eating and drinking, she found encouragement in the visible progress, motivating her to persist with the braces throughout the five-year journey.
Upon sharing the final result, the lady expressed how achieving well-aligned teeth was a significant accomplishment for her, noting a considerable boost in her confidence to smile effortlessly.
My Journey of Wearing Braces for Five Years
“A dentist at Guy’s hospital told me I didn’t need braces, and I shouldn’t bother trying to get them because my teeth were fine. Undeterred, I finally got braces from Chapel Road Orthodontist in April 2018—a teeth saver.
The first day with braces was painful, with a swollen face. Maintaining them wasn’t easy. I dealt with broken braces, swollen cheeks, and gums. I spent a lot on visits to the hygienist and orthodontist during my university days.
I disliked eating in public or having colored drinks. Elastic bands became part of the routine. The orthodontist knew I was lying about wearing them every day; I even went to an appointment without them once.
In January 2023, I decided to take them off. I was happy with my teeth and tired of braces. I was instructed to wear my retainers daily, and I promised to comply. I got my teeth whitened in Lagos at a more affordable cost than 500 pounds. It was painful, and I couldn’t complete the first session, but I was still happy with the result. I stopped wearing my retainers in May, and I'm glad my teeth still look good.”