Braces for 5 years
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:55 pm
Hi there..
I'm a 17 year old and I've had braces since a few months before my 12th birthday.
I was told I'd have them off at the max. 24 months, however it then turned into 3 years, and have been told i'm getting them off many times. My teeth were fine 3 years ago but something was adjusted and went crooked, then straight, then crooked, continuously.
I've been wearing elastics for 2 or so years, and now my ortho says theres nothing else he can do but give me springs which I got on recently. Already the bottom part of the spring has come off the braces 6 times, and I have had to fix them with the screwdriver he gave me. Many things have broken since I've had braces which has caused extreme difficulties. My orthodontist also goes away a lot which means I have to put up with these problems.
My teeth are okay, still crooked and bucky, but this trauma is killing me.
I've been diognosed with CFS and depression, and one of the causes is thought to be because of my braces.
I work in customer service, and with these springs I can barely open my mouth (cant eat!!)
Braces has honestly been the worst thing that has happened to me, and I've become so emotional from having them. Majority of my friends have had braces and all got them on after me and off before me.
I'd like to get a second opinion on my braces however don't really have the money..
Help :[
I'm a 17 year old and I've had braces since a few months before my 12th birthday.
I was told I'd have them off at the max. 24 months, however it then turned into 3 years, and have been told i'm getting them off many times. My teeth were fine 3 years ago but something was adjusted and went crooked, then straight, then crooked, continuously.
I've been wearing elastics for 2 or so years, and now my ortho says theres nothing else he can do but give me springs which I got on recently. Already the bottom part of the spring has come off the braces 6 times, and I have had to fix them with the screwdriver he gave me. Many things have broken since I've had braces which has caused extreme difficulties. My orthodontist also goes away a lot which means I have to put up with these problems.
My teeth are okay, still crooked and bucky, but this trauma is killing me.
I've been diognosed with CFS and depression, and one of the causes is thought to be because of my braces.
I work in customer service, and with these springs I can barely open my mouth (cant eat!!)
Braces has honestly been the worst thing that has happened to me, and I've become so emotional from having them. Majority of my friends have had braces and all got them on after me and off before me.
I'd like to get a second opinion on my braces however don't really have the money..
Help :[