| Subject: Re: Thinking about braces but teeth aren't that bad |
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Amber
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Date Posted: 08:15:00 07/11/04 Sun
In reply to:
Jim
's message, "Re: Thinking about braces but teeth aren't that bad" on 00:08:32 07/11/04 Sun
The ortho didn't mention anything about having to use an expander. I'm not sure how he's going to do it, but I trust him. Believe me, I'll be sure to ask about it when I go in for the spacers. He also said that he may shave some of the teeth down a bit depending on how much my jaw widens out.
My general dentist is trained in orthodontics and she has her degrees on the wall in the waiting room. She also has a board with pictures of the people she is currently treating with braces. She's the only one in her office, but every time I'm in there, she's not too busy and there has never been anyone in the waiting room. I think she keeps her schedule open for emergency appointments, so in my mind, I don't think there's any reason for her to be in a rush. Oh well, we'll see how it goes.
>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.
>
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