Just had to add a bit...the question arose of why I had braces the first time and I recalled that it was because of a baby tooth that at 28 had not yet fallen out and was getting loose and the adult tooth had to literally be pulled down. I realized this is aspects of childhood I had not let go of... That were not ready to let go and come into adulthood. Once I re-read my post I got the clear feeling that this was about nourishment as a child both on a physical level (feeding on a schedule, stretching feeding a with pacifiers) and on an emotional level. Looks like I am being invited to transcend the ways that food satisfies me emotionally.

Thanks for the space to share!!
Jen