Unjoannable's Blog

Braces for a Cause: My Journey to a Confident Smile I had lower braces for over three years. The main reason? I lost both of my lower canine teeth back in high school. At the time, I didn’t think much about it. I didn’t realize how important it was to have strong, healthy teeth—and to take care of them before it’s too late. As the years passed, my lower teeth started to shift. Gaps formed on both sides, and eventually, it began to affect the way I spoke. Air would escape through the gaps when I talked (and yes, sometimes a little saliva too—gross and embarrassing, right?). I started mispronouncing certain letters—my T and F sounded like S, and my R sounded like L. It was embarrassing, especially when talking to new people. My family and close friends understood, but strangers didn’t. I could feel them getting distracted by my speech—or worse, laughing. Since I was studying tourism, I realized I needed to do something about it. I wanted to improve, not just for myself, but for my ...