How do i take my braces off? **i seriously need help**?!
Question: okay so everyone's probably heard someone post this question a million times but i really need help i dont have options. two years ago i got them put on they were suppose to be on for two years, i could of had them taken off like 10 months ago but two months in my parents stopped paying the payments because they couldn't afford it anymore okay so enough sobb story ive cried to my mom before about getting them taken off but she takes it the wrong way saying im trying to say shes a bad mother, and she tells me she'll call the orthodontist but then she tells me i have to go get them off by myself because shes "too busy", i know its her pride but she needs to see past it to do the right thing for me..anywho ive accepted the fact that ill have to go by myself but she wont make an appoinment she just ignores me you guys are my last hope. im in some serious trouble..and i have no money, im not even old enough to get a job yet..
Answers: okay so everyone's probably heard someone post this question a million times but i really need help i dont have options. two years ago i got them put on they were suppose to be on for two years, i could of had them taken off like 10 months ago but two months in my parents stopped paying the payments because they couldn't afford it anymore okay so enough sobb story ive cried to my mom before about getting them taken off but she takes it the wrong way saying im trying to say shes a bad mother, and she tells me she'll call the orthodontist but then she tells me i have to go get them off by myself because shes "too busy", i know its her pride but she needs to see past it to do the right thing for me..anywho ive accepted the fact that ill have to go by myself but she wont make an appoinment she just ignores me you guys are my last hope. im in some serious trouble..and i have no money, im not even old enough to get a job yet..
I agree with everyone else...please don't try to take them off yourself. Besides the pain, you could seriously and permanently damage your teeth.
This is what you can do: call your orthodontist's office and tell them who you are and what your problem is. Explain that you would like to get the braces taken off, and ask if they can mail a letter to you for your mom to sign, giving them permission to take the braces off. Ask your mom to sign the form. If she starts in on the "I'm a bad mother" routine, reassure her that she's not, but it will be better for everyone if you can get the braces off, and maybe you'll get orthodontic treatment later when your older and can pay for it yourself. (There is no age limit to having orthodontic work, FYI). These things happen, and it's better for you and your teeth to get these braces off now. Once you get the letter signed by your mom, make an appointment with your orthodontist to have the braces taken off. Then, see if one of your parents, a trusted relative or friend can take you into the appointment. If your mom is embarassed, because she's signed the letter, she won't need to go in.
This does happen, more than you think. I worry about my patients who have stopped paying and just disappear. It is really better if they just get the braces taken off. If they just wanted to come in and have the braces taken off, I have them sign a letter that asks for the braces to come off, I take them off, and everyone is much happier. I've even had patients ride the bus (or used a taxi) with their signed letter.
Trying to not hurt feelings is difficult, but try to reassure your mom that a good mother would take care of the situation that now exists and help you get out of braces rather than feeling sorry for you and herself. From the orthodontist's point of view, he or she will probably be relieved and happy to help you out. Good luck, it'll be OK.
Anything short of a dentist removing them would be super dangerous and painful.
okay.....look up the phone number to the dentist u got them put on at. make an appt. tell ur mom u made one. if she wont take you, ask ur dad, ur grandma, or an aunt.
i completely agree. DO NOT take them off yourself. that is such a bad idea. it wont hurt ur teeth to leave them on, so leave them on until you can afford to get them taken off the right way.
Keep them on until your able to continue treatment
Taking them off middle of treatment and it will become misaligned and your bite will become distorted and painful
if thats absolutely no option of that then visit your local dentist
just don't do it yourself or uncle larry in his basement because your going to have the glue still remaining on your teeth
please don't try to take them off by yourself. there's all the glue and stuff. seriously you need proper equipment and a profesional to do it. you'll regret it if you don't. i mean ur orthadontist can't just leave you hanging. phone him/her and ask if you can make an apointment to get them off.
if you take them off you'll ruin your teeth and then you'll really be crying. You'll scratch the enamel irreversiby. I've seen such terrible messes. IT has to be done professionally. They WILL NOT pop off. You will bust your teeth and the enamel and have scratches all over your teeth if it's not done the right way. Even if you do manage to get rid of the brackets, you will not be able to remove the cement yourself. It is chemically bonded to your teeth.
Keep them on until you can afford it. It's not going to hurt anything.
First of all, you absolutely can not take your braces of by yourself and neither can your mom. I guarantee that it would be painful, and either one of you would end up crack or breaking your teeth (teeth are only bone you know). Also that glue that is holding the braces on, needs to be sanded down by a special sander. Only orthos have those tools.
However, what you can do is, appeal to your orthodontist's office. Tell them your situation. Ask them if they can help. Most doctors are understanding of financial situations. And if they can't help, ask them if they know of an orthodontist who will do it for free. Some orthodontists will, or do it for a very low fee.
But do not attempt to take them off yourself. The results will probably be worse than the braces are.