, which was just funny to me. So I knew I wasn’t going to go with them. The other prices for the other Orthos were about the same, except for one which was about $7000 and I wasn’t sure about that Ortho as well. I had asked him about extractions, but he didn’t tell me that doing that would make my smile smaller, which wouldn’t look great on me…something the second Ortho in this city told me. And he also wanted a down payment of a thousand and something on the first day of getting the braces in, so he wasn't flexible with the payment plans at all. Ok, moving on to this Ortho I’ve decided to go to. Another reason one of the reasons I’m now having second thoughts is that my last visit to him was in December ‘09. We did the x-rays and everything then and I was all set to get the braces for January this year, but something came up and I decided not to then. I wanted to go in and talk to him the last time and re-ask a couple of questions since I haven't seen him in so long, but the secretary said it wasn't necessary since we already talked about everything in December and I can just come in and get the braces. He also never told me about getting my teeth cleaned before hand. Actually, none of the Orthos told me about getting my teeth cleaned for the braces. I found out on this site and I’m going to get them cleaned tomorrow morning. I think that’s something important that ever patient needs to know. You shouldn’t have to find out yourself. I don't know if your Orthos told you or if you found out on your own. And he talks a bit fast and explains things really fast, and they he’ll ask me of I’ve any questions. I don’t think I’m fully comfortable with him. Did anyone else have second thoughts about their Ortho before getting braces? One reason I'm a bit eager to do it now is because of my birthday next week. I don’t want to celebrate another birthday with these teeth 
. But then again, if I’m unsure about the Ortho, it doesn’t make sense for me to go ahead, idk. I don’t know if it’s just nerves, or if I should get more consultations, although I already know what they’re all going to say. I already know I need to get them…not just because I look and feel better about myself, but because gaps in teeth can cause teeth problems lateron. And I know braces are the best option for me. Everyone was really nice at the office, and I felt comfortable there, except I didn’t feel fully comfy with the Ortho. These are his qualifications. “BSc, DDS, Cert. Ortho., MSc. Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics.” It’s a big Ortho office and there’re 4 Orthos there. They've a website and it's really detailed, along with profiles of all the Ortho there, so they are really professional. What do you guys think? Could it just be nerves and I should I go ahead or should I see more orthos and then make a final decision? Oh yea, I’m getting full metal and they’ll be put in on the same day. One of the other othos I've been to said the'll do the top first and then the second later, but this one says they can be done on the same day...idk. Sorry I wrote so much. Anyone who actually reads this gets a price.
