Question Posted Wednesday November 23 2005, 7:59 pm
Well my teeth weren't that messed up in the first place but I got braces anyway to fix 2 kinda crooked teeth...anyway I'm getting my braces off in 1 week and to tell you the truth, I don't see much difference..when i look at my teeth (tilting my head up in the mirror..haha) they're still not PERFECTLY straight! should I tell my ortho or what should I do? I'm not pleased..and the thing that I wanted to fix in the first place..never got fixed! someone please help!
Additional info, added Wednesday November 23 2005, 8:28 pm: and i can't just tell the ortho to delay it b/c they are in the process of making my retainer now..:( they already have my impressions... Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? RockStoleMySoul answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 10:00 pm: You need to go in and tell him that you are not satisfied with it. They have to stop the retainer if the braces haven't worked. It's your money so you decide what happens with it. If you haven't noticed a difference, you need to talk to him about exactly what is bothering you. Seriously, you can tell him to delay it because it is your money. I'm sure if you discuss this with him it will be alright. Call for an "emergency appointment" and straighten things out.
Melanie4981 answered Thursday November 24 2005, 10:47 pm: Hi there,
As with anything that you pay for if you aren't happy with it then complain!
It's not just a pair of shoes were talking about these are tour teeth and orthodontic treatment is not cheap!
Tell your ortho next time you see him that you aren't happy as your teeth aren't as straight as you want them to be and you can't see a difference! Ask to see an impression of before and after! It may just be that the change has been so gradual that you can't tell yourself.
CAPTAINKJ618 answered Wednesday November 23 2005, 10:28 pm: talk to your dentist i ad braces for a year and half...rember it is your money and you have the right to a perfect smile...if your dentist wont do what you want switch dentists [ CAPTAINKJ618's advice column | Ask CAPTAINKJ618 A Question ]
Hartwiggi1324 answered Wednesday November 23 2005, 9:38 pm: i had braces and maybe you should just mention it if u dont like them... if he said there fine im sure he knows what hes talking about. you also get a retainer after so youll be wearing one of thoes for a while. that may help more.
Karen answered Wednesday November 23 2005, 9:27 pm: If you're not satisfied with your results, tell your orthodontist. It's their job to fix your teeth and they can always stop the process of making your retainer. You may have to keep your braces on for a longer time but you do want your teeth straight, right? [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
Xxjackieroxxx answered Wednesday November 23 2005, 8:09 pm: Edited***
Also, Tell him. or tell your mom. they might need to stay on longer "( ya bummer. usualy they are put on till they are COMPETLY straight. Also.. leave in feedback or IM me at xxjackieroxxx if u know sumthin to do whenur teath hurt [ Xxjackieroxxx's advice column | Ask Xxjackieroxxx A Question ]
cjAdvice answered Wednesday November 23 2005, 8:08 pm: tell him/her! lol, thats why you went throug all the pain rite? hope this helps!
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