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sad about not geting braces
hi. i am very sad and i cannot stop crying because both of my parents refuse to get me braces. i really need them and i hate smiling because my teeth are So crooked, and everyone stares. i would feel so much better if i had them and i would stop crying everyday. i know that writing this isnt gonna help me; hence i feel helpless. "we cant afford it", they say. but when it comes to buying something expensive for themselves my parents suddenly can. i'm not going to get into my family because i really dont wanna talk about my neglegence and abuse. anywho..i just dont know what to do. i hate looking at all my happy friends with their braces. i really dont want to get a reply such as "dont care about what they think," or "theres people out there that have less then you." because frankly, i dont really care.
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Has your dentist recommended that you see an orthodontist due to the crookedness of your teeth? If not, then perhaps you could ask your dentist if he thinks you need braces.
A lot of people's physical faults seem worse to them, while other people wouldn't notice.
If your dentist agrees that you need braces, I would ask him to speak with your parents. Parents, unfortunately, are often apt to listen to other adults rather than their own children. A professional saying you actually NEED braces will carry more weight than you saying that you WANT them.
If your dentist speaks to them and they still don't want to get you braces, I would have a serious talk with them. Offer to get a job and pay them regular installments. Ask how much your dental health insurance covers - if a dentist/orthodontist says you needs braces, many health care plans cover all or part of the expenses.
If you try everything and it doesn't work, I'm sorry to say you are stuck. You can ask an orthodontist about the possibility of a sliding scale - or maybe letting you work for his/her office in exchange for dental care. And, of course, you can still get braces as an adult.
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U shud definetly talk to ur parents about it! If they still say no, ask them if u can if u help pay for it. And if they say no to that too, pay for it urself, as in get a job. If u wanna no ne good jobs that pay well drop one in my inbox
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im not going 2 tell you 2 not care what ne one thinks bout u, bcuz i no how u feel, its not about other ppl its about how you're feeling. totally tlak2 ur parents nd tell them hwo u feel but if u do nd they still dont listen or sumthign go tell another adult you trust whats going on...neglect and abuse is sumthing no one shoudl ahve 2 endure. plz rate hope i helped =)
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Sounds like this is a matter that means a lot to you. If they say they can't afford it try raising the money yourself. Even if you believe that they truely can afford it, ignore that and just think about the job you have to do. I wish I could tell you a great job for you but I really don't know you. You could try babysitting, or a bakesale. You also say you don't want to talk about your neglegance and abuse. Are you being abused? Or do you think that things arn't fair? I just don't want you saying things like that if they arn't true because yoyu could really worry people. Like when i read that it worried me a little. But about the braces. I wish you the best luck. Braces usually cost around $3,00 - $5,000 depending on where you live. You should talk to your grandparents or other relatives about your wanting of braces. Good luck!
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U should have a LOOONG talk to ur parents about it... they cant afford it is just BS... they have insurance for people that cant afford stuff... let them knO that this is causing u to cry everyday... if they still dont understand... y dont u try talkin to a counselor... Hope everything works out for u
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Well, I'm really sad to hear about your situation. my first comment is are your teeth REALLY crooked? Or do you feel like that because all of your friends have braces and so compared to theirs your are crooked? I'm not trying to make you feel bad-but this may be the case. But, if you really do have crooked teeth and want to make a difference here are a few things that you can do. First, research a little about the dental places in your community and all the different aspects of it-shop around for the best bargain. Then, show this to your parents so they can see how interested and determined and responsible you are. Also, MANY if not all towns have teaching hospitals (like dental schools) or at the medical centers where they offer braces but because most of the work is done by someone that is being trained much cheaper. For example if the braces cost 5000 normally, they may only cost 900 st this place. Call around, ask around, and reasearch to find these places to help you out. And if your parents can't or won't pay for the cheaper braces then maybe you school get some kind of part time job. If you are not old enough to work at a store you could babysit and make flyers or some local neighborhoods have books that get sent out each month to the houses with babysitters names in it. I hope that I have helped. I hope things perk up for you. :)
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i understand what ur going through.. but the truth is is that my parents can't afford to get me braces either and i hate my teeth.. i think the best think you can do is just start believing u r beautiful and don't need ne silly braces to help! ur fine just the way god made you and in a few years if ur still unhappy and want braces then buy them for urslef.. hope i helped
xoxox-kenzi
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u should try to get a job. if u have your own money to buy stuff, then they cant really tell you no since its not your money. i hope you are able to get helped out!!
XoxO Alissa-Marie
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