feeling guilty

i (26F) didn’t “require” braces when my adult teeth came in. but i’ve always been insecure abt my slight overbite. i also waited too long for my wisdom tooth removal so it made my teeth a bit wacky. i even get compliments on my teeth surprisingly often. they aren’t perfect but i suppose they suit me?

i went in for the consultation, and am waiting on my first set of trays. it’s gonna cost me abt $5k they said. & idk, i just feel guilty. even though it’s something i’ve been wanting to fix. even though it’ll help me w my jaw clenching issue. it’s hard for me to accept treating myself.

it’s not a lot of $ in comparison to the fact that it’s a change im making that’ll last me a lifetime. but i guess i just need encouragement. has anyone else felt this way?