Should I be upset, or just let it go???

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#1 Post by **MsViola** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:01 pm

I had an adjustment on 6/14. During this visit I got powerchains all the way across my upper and lowers. The top powerchain hurt so bad I could have cried. Finally, it was over and I head out with a sigh of relief. In the car I noticed that the assistant had put the wrong color on the uppers (clear). I had recently switched to a light grey (smoke) to avoid staining. She didn't ask me what colors so I assumed she would put the same color back on. Now I am having to be extra careful not to stain the clear powerchain with tea, ketchup or mustard. The thought of having to have it changed early due to staining is not a pleasant one. What should I do? I have a performance on the 4th of July and I hate the thought of my teeth looking dingy due to a grungy powerchain. Should I wait and see or ask for the color change now?

#2 Post by **MsViola** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:37 pm

Meryatn : Thanks for the reply - sounds like good advice. I was referring to the pain, it was terrible for 2 days. My teeth are still quite sore even now. My Ortho has powerchains in almost every color possible. The powerchain she took of was smoke colored. I had no problems with staining even after 8 weeks.

#3 Post by **MsViola** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:35 pm

Meryaten: Unfortunately I have had a lot of "discomfort"........heck lets call it what it is PAIN

with every adjustment. I am a tough person with a high tolerance of pain so this has been an experience

.

I am still glad I did it

#4 Post by **samantha_lou** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:00 pm

I also experience a lot of pain when getting my upper power chains changed - it really is quite excrutiating! I have now gone for colored chains, so that I do not feel like I have to change them so often!

I would definitely talk to your ortho and see if they are prepared to swap them out for you nearer the time - and then make sure you take some Advil or Tylenol about a half hour before!!

Good luck!!

#5 Post by **MsViola** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:21 pm

sam: Thanks for understanding. I called the office today and they apologized and gave me an appointment to come in next week.

#6 Post by **lemonlyme** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:26 pm

My mouth hurts really bad sometimes for days after an adjustment. It is kind of an insult, when time and time i read "you must be sensitive" "i never have any pain"

Am I weak for feeling like someone hit me in the mouth after i get new power chains? I hope not!
I totally feel for you though, i HATE when they put new ones on. It's pretty uncomfortable. Good luck though, I bring a friend along so i can whine to him and get sympathy