I'm Really Really Upset!!!- To Diane

[Guest guest]

Hi Diane,

Thank you for writing yesterday. Eventhough you felt you had no

advice, your words were very comforting. I am feeling more

comfortable today so far and better all around as well. I completely

understand what you were saying about frustration with doctors. That

is just horrible about your dentist and the appliance. I can't

imagine what you must be feeling considering what expense, time, and

pain to yourself you are facing. Similarly, though not as drastic, I

had a similar experience with my first orthodontist. He never told me

about my problems with my jaw. He haphazardly aligned my teeth, never

corrected my bite and took my braces off after 2.5 years and told us

thousands of dollars later that those results were as good as it was

going to get. I had a semi correct " bite " if I jutted out my lower

jaw. Who bites and chews with their lower jaw stuck out?? Anyway,

here I am paying for orthodontics a second time and finally

correcting everything once and for all. I have had a taste of what

you must be going through and it is bitter....

How are the braces going for you a day later?? They can be hard to

get used to! But soon you won't be too aware of them. Hang in there!!

And if you have any questions about them, ask... I've had them

twice!!

Thank you again... take care, Katja