A productive day in the life. 

Lol🤣

Also misalignment can cause jaw pain and headaches (sometimes even migraines) for more immediate reasons

Okay, SO I absolutely feel this!! Teeth health, heart health, all essential, and it makes a LOT of sense - but - prepare for an absolute ramble. I've been thinking on this today - I knew people in HS that got braces for minor things, for appearance reasons - and I can't shake the idea that it's bizarre - but I think it's just because so many teens get braces for reasons that DO relate to health that braces are a "whatever" thing. Like, if my teenager wanted braces / Invisalign not because they needed them, but they just wanted their teeth to be a little straighter because they were slightly self-conscious I'd be totally okay with that (assuming I had $$) - BUT if they wanted plastic surgery because they wanted their nose to be a little straighter, I would have to be more thoughtful and have more conversations etc., and that seems totally obvious BUT is it because of the risks? The stigma of plastic surgery? Or the social normalness of braces just being a thing that you can get? I also got braces again in my 20s purely to make them look nicer, was open about that fact, I could have absolutely continued on without braces - and everyone was so lovely about it (maybe because they recognised the benefits for health reasons, but I don't think so) - but as kind as my community are, the reaction would be very different if I changed my appearance permanently (or even semi-permanently) in another way. And that's me, done, hahaha, I have lots of thoughts, lots of feelings, no answers whatsoever, but I find it an interesting topic to overthink!!

I think it‘s also a factor that plastic surgery is invasive, braces only have positive effects on your overall health instead of basically injuring yourself for beauty purposes.

I think (I might be totally wrong) it is also easier/better to correct teeth while you are still young or not fully grown yet. I think your teeth are more easily moved into a different position and more likely to stay like that when you are a teenager. Maybe that's why it is so common to tackle at at that age?

I also think most of the braces on kids are used to prevent ailments later. Unproper teeth/jaw placement can lead to many health issues. There are other plastic surgeries that are well accepted for young kids though : cleft palate and protruding ears. The latter is really purely done for esthetic purpose.

Whaat!! I want to know more - why are our teeth only growing crooked in modern times?! How interesting!

Some rhinoplasties are medically necessary as it is part of your airway - but you’re correct, braces are medically required usually, especially for development of skull and growth for children in general (I.e., dietary barriers)

Thank you so much, hope you are doing well!

It's been awhile since i've uploaded one! Sending you love.

Love that!!! Love a monthly reset 🥰

It's been a second!! Sending you lots of love back!

Sameee! As soon as I saw that she posted, I instantly became more happy

😭😭 Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Sending you lots of love xoxo

@@muchelleb You’re absolutely welcome 😭😭 sending you lots of love as well 🥰

I will remember this comment when I start beating myself up for feeling as if I have done nothing

That makes me happy!!

Please do!! I hope that you take lots of time to rest and you recover quickly b xoxo

@@muchelleb Aww thank you. ❤️ And thank you for sharing amazing content - I adore your channel. 🥰❤️

That makes sense!! I always thought it was common for cosmetic reasons and small changes but there you go

I'd love to claim that but it's actually my killer video editor (and sister) - she does a bloody wonderful job!

Yessss

Appreciate you!

@@muchelleb thank you for your videos always!! 🙏🥰 This tile hack is amazing 😍😍

Thank you!! I get so many ranging comments on my voice. Have a lovely week!

It felt like such a huge deal!! 😂 sending you lots of love.

@@muchelleb same to you!!

I would! It's Ikea, it's super comfy and supportive.

@@muchelleb tyy! 💕💕

Yup. Having teeth out of alignment can cause all sorts of health problems, like poor digestion and headaches.

Thiss makes sense! I got TMJ even with braces - but maybe they helped to prevent it from getting even worse.

@@muchelleb some people (like me, hahah) are just cursed to get it - due to genetics or just a crowded jaw bone itself. My jaw doesn't physically align properly, so no amount of braces would fix it hahaha

Office chair is ikea! Is that the one you're after? Sending you love xoxo

@@muchelleb omg thanks for the reply! I'll def check that out 🥰 😘

I'm so keen for this haha

Nooo! Don't feel guilty, I think I procrastinated wisdom teeth stuff for about a year so we're on the same level here.

Side Note: Even when you go in as an adult for cosmetic reasons, you will have a full diagnosis done, and the solution will be based on your medical needs but will be kind of "directed" into the direction of your cosmetic goals (at least in Germany and at least if you go to an actual doctor)

I fear he may have taken that a bit too far 🤣