DO I NEED BRACES? **pictures** ADVICE NEEDED

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#16 Post by **farleyjd** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:26 am

meryaten, im not going to compare my teeth with that of others on here. all of us have the same problem no matter how bad our teeth are. im not doing this for cosmetic purposes only as u seem to imple with the "hollywood perfection" comment. i have severe jaw problems that need to be addressed as well because i get headaches every night and my jaw locks open when i eat. i know im not perfect. ppl tell me i have a natural smile and i dont mind that actually...but i need help medically with my teeth, not only cosmetically too...dont think im trying to attack you im just trying to help you understand my case in particular. we all have things we're self-conscious about and this is mine.

#17 Post by **farleyjd** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:28 am

retsac! ive been looking for ppl who have my similar smile and i cant seem to find any here! once i get braces here in a few months hopefully Ill definantely post as many pictures and detailed updates as possible for you =] do u have braces? cuz i would love to see pictures of ur case as well since ur similar to mine.

#18 Post by **ssfw** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:48 am

Hi farleyjd,

I think your teeth look nice and you have a beautiful smile.

From experience, and years of delay on proceeding to get braces, I knew I wan't completely satisfied of how my teeth looked. Then one day, I told myself it's now or never. I am so glad I made the decision to get braces. If you are not completely happy with how your teeth look, it will be in the back of your mind forever or at least it was for me.

A few things to think about is what the orthodontist said of how your teeth are - will his/her opinion of getting braces correct the problem(s) you are concerned with. If not, be sure to inform the orthodontist of your main reason(s) for wanting to get braces. I did this and I told my orthodontist that I wanted to reduce the protrusion of my upper front teeth (overjet) - my overjet was 5 mm. He had also said I had a cross bite on one side and a few other correction he could make if I did decide to get braces.

Be sure to get multiple consultations. I got 4 consultatons. This will also give you an opportinity to see which orthodontist/staff you feel most comfortable with. One thought in regards to cost, ask them about an installment plan that may work for you.

By the way, you were so lucky to get your photos, etc. via e-mail/internet. I wish my orhtodontist's office did that.

Good luck and keep us posted.

ssfw

#19 Post by **retsac** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:00 am

Meryaten, although I am sure that you dont mean it, your posts sometimes come across like your being condescending. Not saying that you mean it but I have seen a couple of your posts that have caused people upset.

Please dont take offence at this its just an observation.

#20 Post by **retsac** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:11 am

Meryaten wrote:So what do you want me to do? Stop posting? Because I am certainly not just going to cheer-lead and just tell people only what they want to hear - that would be totally disingenuous.

No just stop and think a little about the way a post may come across, like I said there have been a few posts that you have made that have come across is a negative tone.

#21 Post by **farleyjd** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:52 pm

"But if that picture is honestly enough to make you cry then you might need help beyond that of an orthodontist"

sesame. dont think i wont defend myself. get a life.

#22 Post by **lionfish** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:32 pm

Meryaten, although I am sure that you dont mean it, your posts sometimes come across like your being condescending. Not saying that you mean it but I have seen a couple of your posts that have caused people upset.

Please dont take offence at this its just an observation.

I think you may find that the vast majority of meryaten's posts are very helpful to others, unless you've managed to trawl through 19,000 posts since 29 October 2008?

Pet whinge coming: you are = "you're", not "your".

#23 Post by **farleyjd** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:54 pm

good because if u didnt get the hint i didnt want ur help after that.

#24 Post by **farleyjd** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:56 pm

and are u kidding? BDD? thats a serious disorder and u really shouldnt generalize ppl into that...or u should go educate yourself considering only one percent of the population actually have it. hmmm

#25 Post by **farleyjd** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:31 am

so i have an update on my financial situation! i have an interview tomorrow for a job and im pretty sure i have it my friend put in a good word for me and they called me right away. so so much for not being able to pay braces off!! im excited! i think what ill do is save up for a few months to make the down payment and do the in house payments instead of applying for capital one heathcare financing or something and having to pay interest(ick)

so i will DEF be posting updates soon hopefully on progress. i have one last orthodontic evaluation coming up and this one is also a oral and maxillofacial surgeon so im going to get some advice about my jaw problems.

i cannot WAIT!!!

after months of waiting since may im ready for this =]

#26 Post by **retsac** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:24 am

lionfish wrote:
Meryaten, although I am sure that you dont mean it, your posts sometimes come across like your being condescending. Not saying that you mean it but I have seen a couple of your posts that have caused people upset.

Please dont take offence at this its just an observation.
I think you may find that the vast majority of meryaten's posts are very helpful to others, unless you've managed to trawl through 19,000 posts since 29 October 2008?

Pet whinge coming: you are = "you're", not "your".

I dont believe I complained about all Meryaten's posts, I think I used the words 'sometimes' and 'couple'.

I am not sure this implies all or every post Meryaten has made. Correct me if I am wrong. As was said in the innitial post sometimes Meryaten's posts have caused upset and annoyance.

Now surely people are on here asking for advice, help and just an ear to bend while they are going through with their braces. So I think sometimes people dont need to be told what they should or should not be doing by someone who does not entirely know their situation.

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