Personal Narrative: My Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment has aided me in several ways. It helped keep my teeth looking perfect and straight. It aided me with self-discipline, and it made me a more responsible person. My mood also changed drastically, putting me in a better mood every time I smile. Most importantly, orthodontic treatment has taught me to be who I am today.

First of all, if I had not gotten my braces, then my teeth would not be how they are today. They are perfectly straight thanks to Dr. Spiller. I wear my retainer every night. Their company has allowed me to design my own retainer, and I wear it every night to keep my teeth straight for the years to come. Every time that I have an orthodontics appointment, I am greeted with a smile. The staff always makes me feel welcome, and they are gentle when working on my teeth. Every trip I have taken to the orthodontist has

always been a positive experience.
Before I went to the orthodontist, I was always afraid to show my teeth and smile.

All of my pictures were just smiles without teeth. Getting my braces has made a significant impact in my life. It has taught me the responsibility of taking care of my teeth. If I had not worn my retainer and taken the time to put it in my mouth every day and night, then my teeth would not be perfectly straight like they are today.

Another way braces have helped with being more responsible was with all of the extra cleaning I had to do. I had to learn a whole new way to floss my teeth. It was a difficult process, but I had to keep my teeth clean. I also had to use mouthwash every night, which was disgusting. Mouthwash is not the best tasting fluid, but it did keep my mouth minty fresh.

All three of my siblings had the privilege to get braces at the Badger, Spiller, and Nicholson Orthodontics in Scottsburg, Indiana. It helped all of our lives (and teeth) grow stronger together. We would all remind each other to put in our retainers at night, and we helped keep track of each other’s retainers so no one would lose

them.
Getting my braces taught me self-discipline. There were several items that I could not eat with my braces. Popcorn was one of those items, and I love popcorn! Soft drinks was also on the list and that was very difficult for me too, but I survived. From now on I will keep my teeth clean and always wear my retainer so I will not have to get braces again.
One event in my life that made me pay attention in life more was the time that I almost lost my retainer. I was in Madison at a mexican restaurant, Tapatio. I had placed my retainer in a napkin and totally forgot it was there. Once we got about five miles down the road I remembered that I had forgotten my retainer. We arrived back at the restaurant. I kindly asked the worker if he had thrown away my retainer, and he went back to check. Sure enough, he did, and he came back with the napkin with my retainer in it. I told him how thankful I was, and then we left for home. I have never forgotten about my retainer since then.
Another time that my orthodontic treatment has impacted me was the day I got my braces off and every day after. I did not smile at all before, but somehow when I got my braces off I started smiling all the time. I always wanted to show off my teeth. One day at a track meet another runner even told me that I smile all the time. He noticed that I was in a good mood the majority of the time, and I believe it was all because of my braces.
I would like to thank the entire staff of Badger, Spiller, and Nicholson Orthodontics for always being in a good mood. Each smile that I got from them made me a happier person, and they always put me in a good mood. They always did an excellent job when working on my teeth, especially Dr. Spiller. Dr. Spiller always tried to get to know me a little more each time he saw me, and he made me feel more comfortable there.