I’ve been neglecting to post a picture since last Thursday when I got them, but I now have braces.
I know lots of us have had them at one point in time, but I already had that point. I’ve had a lot of those points. Having them again sucks and I sure wish I didn’t have to deal with it.
I think the worst thing is eating. It’s just not the same. Even without the pain that goes along with them, the gritty feeling of everything getting stuck in my teeth is just one of the most awful things in the world. If you need a diet, I recommend braces. I’ll sure enjoy a nice sandwich or steak once I get these puppies off my teeth.
Perhaps there are a group of hot girls out there that think braces are cute, but for the most part I bet people around me are like, “ew look at that really dorky guy with braces.” Maybe not… but still, I’d rather be without. Plus, I still have the whole jaw surgery thing to look forward too.
I hope it’s worth it.
Daddio
February 23rd, 2005 at 8:08 am
They make you look younger, you know
Amy
February 23rd, 2005 at 8:28 am
I think the braces are cute.
Hopefully I’ll be as cute when I get them, but I know that I can’t ever be as cute as you are. 
Amy
February 23rd, 2005 at 8:36 am
P.S. Dorks are hot.
dom
February 23rd, 2005 at 1:31 pm
i’ve got a better picture of you in your new braces
http://www.dominicpizza.com/gallery/party_at_doms_022005/party_at_doms_18
Jason Lancaster
February 23rd, 2005 at 4:00 pm
Dom, that is NOT a better picture. And Dad… cool for looking younger! I don’t mind that at all!
Amy
February 23rd, 2005 at 5:22 pm
Dom - He actually looks better this way: http://www.dominicpizza.com/gallery/party_at_doms_022005/party_at_doms_07
Leslie
February 25th, 2005 at 12:02 am
I agree that dorks are hot. Those braces aren’t too bad you know and you’ll eventually find a way to eat a steak I’m sure.
Jason Lancaster
February 27th, 2005 at 7:04 pm
Thanks Leslie!
Chris
February 28th, 2005 at 7:36 pm
Ortho wax will come in handy while you get used to braces. Tylenol makes the adjustments easier. :-#
Lindsey
March 2nd, 2005 at 5:27 pm
I like your braces…I think that they make you look smart. I also think that your friend Adam should update his website- maybe you (smartie-pants) can help him with that?!
Jason Lancaster
March 4th, 2005 at 1:20 am
Adam Douglass has no blog!
Tracy
March 4th, 2005 at 4:06 pm
I had braces for 7 years as a kid. Got them off as a sophomore in high school. Then, my worst nightmare came true. Dentist said I had to get them back. “What do you mean get braces again?!?! I already had them!!!!” I was furious. I suffered for another year. Dentist did me a huge favour and took them off two days before my senior prom so I wouldn’t have brace face for the pictures, as I called it.
Looking back now, I’m glad I went through all that torture. Then again, I’m 24 and still wear a retain occasionally. Does the suffering never end??
Hang in there, you’ll thank yourself for doing it once they come off!
Andrew
March 16th, 2005 at 1:46 am
1. Dom, that picture scared the shit out of me.
2. Jason, you look younger…A lot younger.
3. Mr. Mark, if you need a baby-sitter for Mr. Young guy over here, let me know.
4. I’ve never had braces because I have perfect teeth. Go me.