Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:02 pm
I know exactly what you mean because I am now 19 and got braces at 17 and it took years to convince my dad to let me get them. My dad made me go to like 15 ortho's before we chose one just to get opinions and pricing. I would tell your parents that you should call the insurance company and get a bunch other referals so they can see all the different treatment plans, the timing of how long you'd have braces, and also other places might even be cheaper which is good for you and them! Definitly tell them that. Because you should always get at least 3 opinions before you choose an orthodontist because they always have different ways of doing things. Some might say you need teeth pulled and others might say you do not. You know what I mean? So despite bad reviews, it's good just to check around anyway since it's a lot of money. Would your parents just pick some random car to buy one day? Haha without checking to see the good and bads of it or if they could get the car somewhere else cheaper? No! So they shouldn't do it with an orthodontist if that makes any sense hehehe 
well good luck with everything but just remember if all else fails, just because the doctor is rude (which does suck) it doesn't mean he doesn't do really good work. Give him a chance!
well good luck with everything but just remember if all else fails, just because the doctor is rude (which does suck) it doesn't mean he doesn't do really good work. Give him a chance!
