2006-11-16 11:13:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
you seriously want braces just so youll be like them? grow up.
2006-11-16 11:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because all your frineds have them? Let me tell you, it is not a status symbol. If you even think that you may need them do to the look of your teeth, then yes, ask your parents to take you to see a dentist. Depending on the dental insurance they have they may be able to take you to an orthodontist to rule it in or out. My daughter was 10 when we were told she was ready for them. All of ther baby teeth had fallen out and close monitoring by the orthodontist told us she was ready. In Feb will be 2 years and she will be ready to have them out. Ask your friends what they have been through. They will most definitely tell you about the aches and pains, the discomfort, the blisters, excessive drool, and sores, the bad breath you get when you don't brush your teeth religiously after every meal or snack. Not being able to chew gum, hard chips, crunchy foods. Some of those things can bend the braces and you have to get them replaced and extend the time you wear them. The cost is generally between $4,000.00 and $5,000.00 without insurance and they usually only pay part of it. Good luck.
2006-11-16 19:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by tulsamum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Well first thing is to grow up and BE happy you don't need braces. Your friends probably aren't happy they have to wear braces even though they may tell their friends otherwise.
You are your own person and don't follow the crowd. Its like saying because my friends all have a broken arm or have had a broken arm I feel left out and how do I break by arm? Silly. So chill, be happy you've got a great smile.
2006-11-16 19:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Trisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont think you should feel left out. Me and All my friends just got braces well im getting mines on december 5, 2006 and they cost so much it messed up all of my holiday so no you shouldnt feel left out i bet you dont have to pay thousands even with the BEST insurance
2006-11-16 19:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Racquel S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
dude, if you have good teeth then everythings fine. In fact you can make fun of everybody else for being "metal mouths"
if u have bad teeth, go ask ur parents to get u some braces and tell them to stop being such newbs.
2006-11-16 19:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jac R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel left out be happy, very happy. Braces are a pain and you don't want them at all. Be grateful for what you were blessed with!
2006-11-16 19:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by Paramedic2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really dont want braces, trust me. I had them for 6 years. Now even though they are out i have to retainers for the rest of my life. If you dont need braces, you are very lucky.
2006-11-16 19:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by camm300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having braces is a good thing unless you need them.
2006-11-16 19:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Bullz_ eye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your the lucky one!!! don't feel bad becuase you dont have braces. feel good becuase you dont need them!!!! they are PAINFUL!! anyone who would want to wear braces is crazy! be happy that your mouth has put its self together! also be happy to be differant. these days being an individual is like the new "popluar"
2006-11-16 19:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by ocfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares? you can get braces whenever you want. 9 or 90 it doesn't matter. [although im afraid by the time youre 90, you dont have any haha]
2006-11-16 19:16:24 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋