So I have been lurking this forum for a while now. Ive been braced now for 18 days, lol not much I know! My main reason for treatment is to prevent further damage on my already damaged teeth. Im a grinder, teeth clencer to the extreme where I have chipped some of my teeth. I have a deep bite, so deep that my front teeth touch my lower gums. I finally got brave and made the decision to have treatment when I knew I really didnt have any other choice. My teeth arent straight either
I have always felt uncomfortable about this, but kinda got on with it as it was all I had known. So I am kind of glad that I was more forced into this decision. Otherwise I may have never made it on my own. I have uppers only. I was told on my consultation that I would need them for a year and uppers would be enough. But advised that i should have jaw surgery. Something I dont want to have for numerous reasons, I do not have the support network out here to even have around after the surgery. But thats another long story. So far I am saying no. However I have to make a decision in 3-5 months time. My ortho now is also telling me to have lowers, i feel that i am just a cash cow - as this is not what i was told in my initial agreement.I have Damon clear on uppers, not much pain. Can eat what i like, no ulcers/cuts. Only when i laugh and catch my lip in the back of the wire, OUCH!! Lol!!
Im not sure I like my Ortho, she is rushed, does things wrong...like wrong size brackets on teeth, wrong stuff on teeth etc. I am paying alot of money and she has zero bedside manner. When i had my braces in initially she told me nothing about what they were doing, what they were going to do. The nurse didnt even have water ready for me when they were finished. You can probably tell that im really not feeling my Ortho
Sorry for the mixed up post, but just wanted to get everything in there. No pictures yet, purly because I just cant face broadcasting my teeth at the moment.
Rb
