Re: please advise...on braces off during treatment?

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I have a lot of problems with your post. But then I come from a

different culture, I think, than yours.

You are going to your native land to seek marriage proposals? And your

prospective suitors will be deterred by the presence of braces on your

teeth?

Perhaps that is the way that you and your culture do things. But I beg

you to look within your heart and ask yourself whether you really want

to spend your life, or the rest of it, anyhow, with someone who would

not to choose you because you are trying to repair something that is a

problem for you.

None of my business, of course.

But I could not live under such a system. Better, for me, to be a

spinster on my own. Maybe not better for you.

As for applying the braces and removing them: I agree with whoever said

you should discuss this matter with your orthodontist and your surgeon.

I suspect that you can either wait to start the orthodontics or put

things on hold. But the manner of putting things on hold may include

staying in braces while you wait.

I'm sorry if I sound unduly judgmental. But I cannot resist saying that

the system you are prepared to live with sounds, to me, one that leaves

a lot to be desired. Is returning to your native culture the only

option you have? I would suggest staying here, getting training to

support yourself, if need be, and living your own life -- if that is a

possibility.

Please forgive my cultural slant. It is truly none of my business, and

I only wish happiness for you. If that means going home to a bartered

marriage, so be it. But the idea troubles me a lot.

Cammie

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> Thanks Beth. I have next appointment with ortho in May 3rd week, and I

> will ask this question to him at that time.

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> If anyone has experienced this kinda problem, please let me know.

> Thanks again.

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