My Smile is Not Forming the Way I Thought It Would by Now Having Braces, Will They Improve? (photo)

As an orthodontist, I love when patients honestly tell me what they think, what they want, and if they are not happy with the progress of treatment for any reason... Communication is very important and I also advice making a separate appointment to sit down and talk with your DR. If its busy in the clinic... sometimes its not the easiest time to talk.

Getting the smile you want and deserve with braces is all about communication. The best advice I can give is make your concerns known with whoever you feel most comfortable with and get a time set up to sit down with your doctor and figure out how you can get back on track. If widening out your smile and showing more of your back teeth is important to you, be open to solutions from your orthodontist. This might involve getting braces on your lower teeth and a bit longer treatment that... more

The most important thing to do is talk to your ortho. Call and talk to one of the girls there you trust, express your feelings and concerns. Ask for a consultation to review your chief reason for beginning treatment. The sooner the better. Waiting until your next regular scheduled appointment can make having the doctors undivided attention difficult to get your concerns addressed.