| Subject: Re: Thinking about braces but teeth aren't that bad |
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Jim
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Date Posted: 00:08:32 07/11/04 Sun
In reply to:
Amber
's message, "Re: Thinking about braces but teeth aren't that bad" on 19:58:04 07/10/04 Sat
I think that changes the situation a lot. You should've mentioned this in your first post!
I assume he'll be using an expander or something like that (I'm not an ortho, so I've no idea of all the possible ways to widen your jaw), and that's major treatment, in my opinion.
Also, is your general dentist trained in orthodontics? I would be extremely skeptical about using any dental professional for my orthodontic treatment if they've not had extensive training. That's like asking a cardiologies to transplate your liver. It's not a good idea.
I agree, it does sound like she's only in it for the money. Unfortunately, one of my orthodontists rushes, too. He usually walks away before you even have a chance to ask him questions. He was much less rushed the first time I went when I was younger, but his practice has grown significantly, into a larger office and he has a partner. Luckily, though, his partner is very nice, calm, and is usually very willing to go over things with you. Oh well. All is well.
>Thanks for all the wonderful advice!! Besides the few
>teeth that need to be straightened, the ortho said
>that my jaw is extremely narrow, but long enough for
>my wisdom teeth. He said that I'm one of the few
>small people that actually have room for their wisdom
>teeth. Since my jaw is so narrow, he plans on
>widening it out so the front isn't as narrow and I'll
>have a wider smile. Also, so I don't have to have any
>extractions. He will apply the top braces on first
>and let them straighten out most of the way, then
>he'll apply the bottoms ones on. He was my second
>consulation and the ortho that my mom and my sisters
>used and they really liked him. I like him too. He
>thoroughly explains anything you don't understand and
>is pacient with you.
>
>The first consultation I got was from my regular
>dentist. Her treatment plan was about 12 months long,
>but it seemed like she was more in it for the money.
>She didn't really seem too interested and the worse
>thing about her consulation was that she charges one
>set price for adults. It doesn't matter whether
>you'll be in them for 12 months or 36 months. Also,
>she's not too pacient with you and always seems to
>rush stuff. That's why I decided to get a second
>opinion.
>
>Amber
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