What a way to start treatment... dissapointing

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#1 Post by **bracesscared** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:22 pm

After 5 orthodontist , i finally found the ortho that i was comfortable with. I spent months doing research waiting for his appointment , did insurance research like crazy and finally when i got closer to go ahead with the treatment, the ortho office informed me that he was not going to continue with ibraces anymore. He was not going to pursue ibraces in his profession. I was shocked, sad and disspoainted and discouraged... I am so tired of my ugly bite... i finally have the money to do it and it never seems to go my way.....

need words of encouragement..

#2 Post by **rolo** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:20 am

That's rubbish, I would see if you can get a refund on any money spent with this person as they are now not offering the service you consulted about. Go to the website to find someone who offers IBraces. I drive 40 minutes for mine but worth it good luck

#3 Post by **bbsadmin** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:44 pm

Maybe he won't be doing iBraces anymore, but can he do "regular" lingual braces? An orthodontist who knows what he/she is doing can work with a variety of brackets. You may also want to ask why they're not continuing with iBraces. Was it a business decision or a clinical decision?

#4 Post by **xTc** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:34 pm

Well that sucks, try and keep your chin up. At least you are trying to correct your smile, that's a huge positive in my eyes. You have the money and the will power to do it, so be positive! Your time will come I'm sure

Good luck.

#5 Post by **drrick** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:35 pm

There could be alot of reasons why the doc doesnt do ibraces anymore. Perhaps he doesnt want to work on the lingual side anymore (it is harder for the doc) or pay the lab fees, etc. The point that stood out for me was you said 'did the insurance research' If the doc is taking a discounted plan it may not be possible for him to take on your case without losing money d/t the high lab fees, extra chair time, etc with lingual braces. This may not be the case here but it is something to be aware of.

#6 Post by **teach** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:01 pm

Bracescared
Please keep looking and dont give up. You may have to drive a ways if you really want them. Wow! You have the money set aside for this. You are already ahead. Just be patient and do more research. What area are you from?

#7 Post by **bracesscared** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:28 pm

Baltimore

#8 Post by **lingualredhead** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:45 pm

there's a fantastic ortho in northern virginia, known for linguals...dunno if that's too far, tho...

#9 Post by **braces45** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:57 pm

bracesscared there is a orthodontist that I just got linguals on in Ellicott City Maryland... They seem to be very good... I am going on a month having them on I believe I see a little change not much...but I am happy with them so far.

#10 Post by **bracesscared** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:08 pm

braces45 wrote:bracesscared there is a orthodontist that I just got linguals on in Ellicott City Maryland... They seem to be very good... I am going on a month having them on I believe I see a little change not much...but I am happy with them so far.

Hey I live in Ellicott city. Which ortho did u get lingual braces from. Also are u getiingjaw surgery soon! let me know