In Between Appointments

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#1 Post by **Chris** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:32 pm

How many people call to make an earlier appointment because of bite issues (teeth hitting incorrectly), teeth tipping, pain, etc. and how does your ortho deal with the problem (make changes or just look and wait for regular appointment)? These would be issues OTHER than poking or loose wires or broken brackets which would obviously necessitate an emergency visit.

#2 Post by **Dark_angel** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:45 pm

If your seriously worried id call your ortho's office and ask to speak to either an ortho or a dental nurse about your case. You could even ask if you could call in one morning for a quick chat and if your appointment needs bringing forward im sure they'd arrange that for you.

My ortho told me if i ever needed my headgear looking at or anything to call and make an appointment so just go ahead and make one.

Good luck with getting the bite sorted.

#3 Post by **Chris** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:56 pm

I'm just seeing how common it is for people to call in to come earlier.

I've done it a few times but it seems they don't do anything major and just want to correct it at the next adjustment. Don't know if its just the process of the teeth going into position or whether the change in the arch wire made the thing worse. My ortho's office is so busy its hard even to fit in an earlier appt and they always seem rushed. Yeah, I've spoken to the ortho about it and he's nice about it but nothing changes. They overbook in my opinion.

#4 Post by **jcdamon3** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:03 pm

I did this twice. I told the ortho my tooth was hitting in the back and I couldn't bite down. He filed it down a bit for me. The other time I think I told him the hooks were killing me and he pushed them in for me. All other appointments have been more of the broken bracket type of thing.

#5 Post by **Brandyleigh35** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:06 pm

I only go in as scheduled every 8 weeks unless I have a pokey archwire that needs to be clipped. My ortho doesn't really do anything, and won't change anything til the 8 weeks is up as that is how long it is supposed to take to make things move without rushing them. If I do come in early as happened one time when I was there getting my sons braces adjusted. He took the spring off my lowers as it was overcorrecting and I was still 6 weeks out from my next appt. He still had me keep my regular appt as scheduled. I have seen him have people make new appts though if they come in early, like...ok, you want your appt now, now you will wait another 8 weeks from today til I see you again.

Honestly, at my ortho's office I don't think it is too common for people to come in early for any reason (other than pokey wires.) His office is busy and it is not easy to change or reschedule appts.

Brandy

Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:33 pm

my appointments are usually 6 weeks apart. but i have NEVER been unless i have been called for an appointment. this time ive had to wait 8 weeks for my appointment which is in a few days time.