metal mouth.

My orthodontist told me I have to get a new retainer. 

I hadn't worn my for over a year, and it no longer fit [slash was broken].

Ok yeah whatever I can do that.

So I got a new retainer. 

"And you have to wear it everyday for two weeks. Then it can just be at night."

Ok fine no big deal. I don't care. I'm not self conscious! And whats two weeks in the long run?!

Then I realized when I smiled at people I knew, it was closed mouth.

And I did everything I could to speak to them as little as possible. 

Yet I love talking to people!

"Hello there...Katie? Whoa are you back in high school or something??"

[ok, nobody said that, but I felt it!]

Then came the worst. The pain. 

Its been a few days and I can only eat soft things.

Who knew I'd have to endure the pain braces inflicted on me again!

Moral of the story: 

Wear your retainer every night like your ortho prescribes. 

And if it breaks, get a new one ASAP! 

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