How to stop worrying about the outcome?

[jpetersquare]

I have had braces for around a month now and I can NOT stop worrying about how the outcome would be. It is always questions like ”What if my dentist makes the results look under-done?” or ”What if he is doing the wrong thing?” or even things like ”If I do end up liking it, what if I actually need jaw surgery since it is just being camouflaged?”. I am sorry if my outlook about what I am worrying about is offending anyone reading this. I really do not intend to and I am aware that thinking like this is not right. I just want to know if anyone had the same experience, and what helped them to avoid thinking of the outcome. Thanks.

[JanineJanine]

I'm sorry, can't really offer you any advice, but what gives me confidence about the outcome is that I have a highly qualified orthodontist managing my care, he knows what I want to achieve and I trust him. Also, all of the orthodontic assistants at the practice have great smiles after having had treatment there and are a credit to his work.

I hope as time goes on you will start to see results and feel confident with your decision.

[Lostfaith]

The ortho will make your teeth look amazing , I don't know what the issue is with your jaw but if it's just a over bite then really think carefully before having the surgery if you are happy with face already

[djspeece]

If you can, perhaps just put your concerns out there and see what your ortho says. The good news is that changes occur slowly so you'll have time to assess as time goes on; the bad news is that sometimes things get worse before they get better (gaps, bite, etc.) Best of luck to you.

[JCloNY]

If you can, perhaps just put your concerns out there and see what your ortho says. The good news is that changes occur slowly so you'll have time to assess as time goes on; the bad news is that sometimes things get worse before they get better (gaps, bite, etc.) Best of luck to you.

I agree with Dan. A gap developed between my two top front teeth. At my next appointment that was the fist question I asked "You gonna fix that, right?" The good side is that it is incremental so feel comfortable asking questions as you go in for adjustments.

[Tyrantblade]

I agree that knowing you have a very skilled orthodontist helps a lot, I know any of the Orthodontists where I go to are very qualified and I never need to bring up anything because they see/notice it all and make changes to fix things I don't even notice most of the time.

[Snowglobe32]

The easiest way to stop worrying about the outcome??? Just know that as long as you have a good orthodontist, as long as you follow all instructions, as long as YOU are involved in your treatment and ask questions....your teeth will look much better than they did before braces! Its simple...really.

As someone who had braces for almost 4 years...there are plenty of times throughtout the process where you wonder if anything is happening...things are always happening, we just can't always see it with our eyes. We question why this or that is happening...but trust your ortho.

I mentioned being involved in your treatment and asking questions....ask as many questions as you need. I noticed many patients not asking any questions during my visits...I was very involved and wanted to know every little detail. At the end of treatment I was complimented on how well of a patient I was and my ortho said my enthusiam for his craft was something he wished every patient had.

I worried about the outcome also but in all honesty, the time goes by really quick and after a while, you'll find other things to worry about. Just know that you are fixing the issues and things will be fine! Think about all of those people out there who wished they could afford/could have braces...you're quite lucky!

[BLKSAGE]

My girlfriend always tells me stay present (she had braces on & off a total of 8 years) Worry about those bridges when you get there.
I also have to have jaw surgery & it drives me crazy when I begin to think about my treatment but stay present!!!