Dare I ask??

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fleur26
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Dare I ask??

#1 Post by fleur26 »

I'm 28 and have been wearing braces since October 2010. The original plan was 22-24 months but what with things going better than expected in the movement of a gap from a previous extraction we didn't think would its been longer. Now 36 months in and I'm getting itchy feet I'm going on a massive holiday in two and a half months and hoped I'd be brace free by then. I have an appointment for my six weeks check up tomorrow. Dare I ask a time scale? I'm scared normally incase it's still a long time!!
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Woobster
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Location: Columbus, OH

Re: Dare I ask??

#2 Post by Woobster »

Since you're already 12 months past your original estimated date, I'd definitely ask for a time frame.

You may be disappointed, but at least you would know something.
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TMJJill
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Re: Dare I ask??

#3 Post by TMJJill »

It certainly can't hurt to ask. It would be good for you to know what to expect for the remainder of your treatment anyway.
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djspeece
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Re: Dare I ask??

#4 Post by djspeece »

Bad news doesn't age well so you might as well learn the facts. Maybe your ortho has a trick or two up his/her sleeve to get you squared away before your vacation. Naturally the trick will come with a price, such as discomfort. Best of luck to you.
Dan

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying
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