Braces??..?!
Question: I have had metal in my mouth for almost half of my life. My teeth were absolutely repulsive when I first started getting work done on them (Age 7). First came the bottom expander, then came the top expander, then came the bottom retainer, and then came the top retainer.. so on and so forth until at age 10 I got all my braces on. I have had my bottom ones on longer than my tops. My teeth have been really starting to look excellent, but my orthodontist keeps adding months and months on. I was told several times "next month they are coming off" for half a year. My bottom teeth are near perfect, my top look straight but when I run my tongue across them they still feel a little crooked. I am starting to get really fed up. My boyfriend just got his off, and now I feel even uglier.
Is there a way I can tell when my braces are going to come off, because, clearly my orthodontist has no idea.
HELP!! Thanks- If you need details just ask and i will post more!! <3
Answers: I have had metal in my mouth for almost half of my life. My teeth were absolutely repulsive when I first started getting work done on them (Age 7). First came the bottom expander, then came the top expander, then came the bottom retainer, and then came the top retainer.. so on and so forth until at age 10 I got all my braces on. I have had my bottom ones on longer than my tops. My teeth have been really starting to look excellent, but my orthodontist keeps adding months and months on. I was told several times "next month they are coming off" for half a year. My bottom teeth are near perfect, my top look straight but when I run my tongue across them they still feel a little crooked. I am starting to get really fed up. My boyfriend just got his off, and now I feel even uglier.
Is there a way I can tell when my braces are going to come off, because, clearly my orthodontist has no idea.
HELP!! Thanks- If you need details just ask and i will post more!! <3
Try to be patient, I had to wear mine for almost 9 years, altogether, your orthodontist cannot tell you an exact date, because it is very different with every person, it depends on how your teeth are growing, setting, and so on. Don