Re: Braces tomorrow: I may back out!

[Guest guest]

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It sounds to me like your main concern is the overcrowding of your

teeth, and if that is true then usually just braces can fix that. jaw

surgery is a big deal and if it is not completely necessary, then do

you want to put yourself at that risk? Well its totally up to you.

But you're not alone, I just got my braces on 2 days ago to prepare

for my surgery in 4 months and I definitely had second thoughts, but

now im okay so just hang in there!

>

> Hi, Im supposed to be getting my braces put on tomorrow but within

> the last 24 hours Ive suddenly got many doubts and am thinking of

> pulling out. I hate my smile and my teeth are very crooked and

> overcrowded. My jaws dont look perfect but its not really noticable

> and people are surprised if I mention the surgey to fix them.

>

> My sudden concern is that ive read most people saying they wouldnt

do

> it for cosmetic reasons. But that is the only reason for me really,

I

> dont have functional problems. I am worried that I will look worse

> after surery. The differences are meant to be subtle and my surgeon

> has said he will make as little change as he can because I dont

need

> much, but I am worried that just small changes will make me regret

> the surgery if I look worse. Ive read of one person on here saying

> that their lips and nose dont settle on their face the same way as

> before and that they regret their surgery. I would hate this to

> happen to me. Is that more likely to happen to someone who is

having

> major changes as opposed to small changes like me, or could such

bad

> results happen to anyone.

>

> My final question is, do most people getting this surgery have over

> crowded or very crooked teeth? Because this is my main reason for

> getting the surgery, to correct this. But I dont really here many

> people on here talking about crooked teeth so im wondering if most

of

> you had crooked teeth before treatment. Im quite stressed out

> suddenly and would appreciate any replies to anything ive said, I

> really dont know if Im going to get these braces now.

>

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

I heard some good advice once, which was that sometimes deciding not

to decide is the best decision. Sounds like you may want to take some

more time thinking about this and being sure it's the right thing for

you.

I myself canceled my first appointment to get braces on -- mainly for

financial reasons -- and waited nearly another year before I went

through with it. By that time I was very clear that I wanted to do it.

I am 37, have been in braces for four months, and although the first

11 days were extremely painful and uncomfortable, in less than two

months my top two teeth -- which were tilted far back -- were

straight. I can't believe the difference in my smile already. I'm

thrilled. I'll be having lower advancement next Dec or Jan.

Take more time if you need it. Do some research and make sure this is

what you want before you go through with it.

Luna

>

> Hi, Im supposed to be getting my braces put on tomorrow but within

> the last 24 hours Ive suddenly got many doubts and am thinking of

> pulling out. I hate my smile and my teeth are very crooked and

> overcrowded. My jaws dont look perfect but its not really noticable

> and people are surprised if I mention the surgey to fix them.

>

> My sudden concern is that ive read most people saying they wouldnt do

> it for cosmetic reasons. But that is the only reason for me really, I

> dont have functional problems. I am worried that I will look worse

> after surery. The differences are meant to be subtle and my surgeon

> has said he will make as little change as he can because I dont need

> much, but I am worried that just small changes will make me regret

> the surgery if I look worse. Ive read of one person on here saying

> that their lips and nose dont settle on their face the same way as

> before and that they regret their surgery. I would hate this to

> happen to me. Is that more likely to happen to someone who is having

> major changes as opposed to small changes like me, or could such bad

> results happen to anyone.

>

> My final question is, do most people getting this surgery have over

> crowded or very crooked teeth? Because this is my main reason for

> getting the surgery, to correct this. But I dont really here many

> people on here talking about crooked teeth so im wondering if most of

> you had crooked teeth before treatment. Im quite stressed out

> suddenly and would appreciate any replies to anything ive said, I

> really dont know if Im going to get these braces now.

>

> Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

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Get another ortho's opinion.