I should have my braces removed
By maxen07
@maxen07 (882)
Philippines
April 23, 2016 8:52pm CST
I haven't been able to go back to the dentist to have my braces adjusted since November last year for lack of budget. The dentist accepts installments for braces but I had to fork over P1000 or $21 every twenty-one days. I've researched about it and according to a few articles the braces themselves won't hurt the teeth but it will hinder the proper cleaning of teeth for too long. Indeed, I only get to brush my teeth properly when ever I have to have the wiring changed. Unless I earn extra next month for another adjustment, I'll have to have it removed instead. Both my son and I are quite overdue with our visit to the dentist.
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@Angel_15 (670)
• Manila, Philippines
24 Apr 16
I wore braces for years, and after that I wore retainers for years too because my teeth wouldn't stay put. I finally got tired of it all and just stopped wearing my retainers. At first my teeth moved a lot; it was kind of alarming. I even had trouble opening my mouth because it affected my jaw too. But after a few weeks my teeth stopped moving and I could open my mouth more easily. My jaw still snaps a little when I open my mouth, though. But I don't want to go back to wearing braces.
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@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
24 Apr 16
I started wearing braces because an upper tooth grew at the back and it didn't fit the alignment. When I smile, it looks like I have a tooth missing. I was willing to undergo whatever pain just to have it fix. I guess it varies for everyone.
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@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
24 Apr 16
@Angel_15 I think it would be okay for me I guess. I was never really comfortable with the teeth I had because I look awkward whenever I smile. My cousin wore hers two years then got a retainer for another year and she's rid of it all for a few years now. Her teeth looked great.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
24 Apr 16
I have been wearing my braces for almost 2 years now. It was because I was worried with the spaces on my front teeth. My teeth is getting better now. There are times , I want to remove my braces because I usually get a sore on my tongue and I find it also quite uncomfortable. There are times that there will be small particle of rice in between my braces and teeth.
I think it is better to know the cons too once you stop wearing the braces while it is not yet the right time to remove them. I hope it will not turn into a negative outcome once you remove your braces too early.
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@karjatwala (1120)
• Pune, India
26 Apr 16
Medical care, all over, is very expensive. We tend to overlook certain minor problems but have to give in when it escalates.
