My ortho. clinic was not worried over my age, either. However, that certainly did not help me out. Let's say you have a 12 year old with basically virgin teeth, and a 50 year old with high blood pressure, menopausal, three crowns, two bridges, etc. Common sense would tell you these are two different patients that need to be treated differently. The ortho. industry is not doing anyone any favors by trying to pretend that they can be treated the same.
Wow! I'm glad you were told that. I know I sure wasn't. My calcium and Vitamin D levels are good, and they have been monitored over the last few years.
Thank you everyone for your comments. Yes, I did express to my orthodontist that I was having issues. I told her, for example, that I couldn't wear my elastics (or rubber bands) at night because I would wake up gagging. My orthodontist was good, but usually when I made comments like that, my ortho. would scowl like I was being naughty or something, or maybe it was the frustration. I don't know. It was difficult for me. It was a really unique experience, and I didn't know what to expect.
Thank you everyone for your comments. Yes, I did express to my orthodontist that I was having issues. I told her, for example, that I couldn't wear my elastics (or rubber bands) at night because I would wake up gagging. My orthodontist was good, but usually when I made comments like that, my ortho. would scowl like I was being naughty or something, or maybe it was the frustration. I don't know. It was difficult for me. It was a really unique experience, and I didn't know what to expect.
Sorry, but nothing has settlted down for me. I did not have a good experience. But, I'm sure some do. Retainer was just a big of issue for me as braces. In hindsight, I just think there are certain people who are not cut out for braces. They are too sensitive to going-ons in their mouths for whatever reason. Unfortunately, I don't think there is any way to predict until the braces are in and significant money has gone out. This is unfortunate. Maybe professionals could offer some sort of option? I mean, if it is not working out for you, this could be two years of anxiety and additional funds you'd have to go through?
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