i threw a temper tanturm at my orthodontist because i am 19 and have braces and the date to remove them keeps on changing. i was told i could get the impressions today and then the next appotinment i would get my braces off, well SURPRISE, the damn doc said i had to wait because one of my teeth had move, besides the fact that she was being rude and so was her assistant, i started sobbing and i kept demanding that i get my braces , and of course i threw a couple of cuss words in there and her assitant told me to not cuss because there are children around, i mumbled "well they are going to learn them sooner of later" than the secretary asked me when i would like to schdule another appt. for my impressions and i just fliped out , i started crying and swearing and i kept telling them i want my braces off, i mean i am 19, i dont want braces for life and it frustrates me that everytime they plan a date to get my braces off, something happens to **** the plans up.
2006-11-27 05:50:30 · 21 answers · asked by clara m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What seems really important to you to-day,will mean nothing in 40 years. You only get one set of permanent teeth,so do all you can to treat them right, even if you have to wear braces for awhile. if you think you were put out, try wearing dentures for a few years. braces are a small price to pay for beautiful teeth.
as for the office antics,they have already forgotten about it,its no big deal. Everyone freeks out once in a while. Now go back and get the braces,if guys you meet don,t like it, then they aren,t worth knowing in the first place. have a nice day! You look great.
2006-11-27 06:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by frank750cc 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry but you sound like 19 "going on 9". The orthodontist is a professional, she had a legitimate reason for not removing the braces - one of your teeth had moved - and it would be totally unprofessional for her to remove the braces if your teeth weren't ready! If she had, and if you noticed your teeth weren't perfect, you would be complaining about that,too! Swearing at anyone, especially in an office, is so immature and your reaction after they asked you to refrain from the "potty mouth" was immature as well. Considering that adults now wear braces to get straight teeth, and considering that you are just 19 and almost finished, you are being very unreasonable and are behaving like a spoiled brat. You didn't mention your parent (s) being there to intercede and I would hazard a guess that they gave up on you by the time you were 6 if that's how you behave in public! Come on, confess -- you were one of those holy terrors who threw little tantrums in the market if you didn't get your way as well!
2006-11-27 14:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by Wifeforlife 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how frusterating the whole 'braces' thing is..I had them on for 5 years when all of my friends were getting theirs off in 2 or 3 years..but if you are that unhappy with your orthodontist - go to someone else. There's no need to have a fit like that, you're 19...you should know by now that sh*t happens - and it happens ALL the time the older you get. Apologize to your Dr. and make an appt to see another one.. good luck!
2006-11-27 14:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Swaygirl27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you feel guilty that you are dissapointed? - No.
Should you feel guilty that you acted like a child? - Yes.
You may well be ready for the braces to come off but these people are professionals and should know what they are doing.
Things can happen to need to change the anticipated date for removal.
If you think back, will realize that the approximate date is what you were given for removal - no ortho would give a guaranteed date due to the unexpected.
Should you apologize for your behavior - yes on your next visit for maturity is not what you showed there.
You may be 19, try acting it - the world does not revolve around what you want!
To remove the braces too soon would disregard the purpose for which you have them and what their outcome should produce.
Learn from the experience and show that you deserve respect more than just you are 19.
Best wishes!
2006-11-27 14:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Marsha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should feel guilty. More importantly you need to send them all a note of apology.
Then next time you go, tell them you don't want them talking about when they will take them off. Just go expecting them to be tightened and the day they do come off, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I had my braces off 2 weeks before my wedding (18 months after I was initially supposed to get them off). Did I want to pitch a fit? Yes, but I knew that I spent a fortune on these babys, and I wasn't going through it again. My daughter (15) has a friend who wore braces from the time she was 7 until just last year (she was 14). Never complained once.
So, suck it up, get out your pen and paper, write a letter and send them a nice cookie arrangement (or a fruit basket) at the same time. Tell them you were PMSing, forgot to take your prozac or that your boyfriend broke up with you and you were stressing. Just apologize to them. Those techs don't get paid enough to have to deal with that and you're way too old to have delivered that behavior.
2006-11-27 14:04:49 · answer #5 · answered by Allison S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should feel guilty and embarassed. Sounds like you acted like a spoiled brat. At 19, you should know better.
The dentist may very well have planned to remove your braces, but sometimes things don't go as planned. I'm sure that you don't want them to remove the braces and have them tell you later on that you need to get them again. With the amount of money and time spent, you want everything to be perfect.
If I were you, I would go back and apologize. They are simply doing their job and don't deserve to be yelled and cussed at.
2006-11-27 14:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say that the swearing just makes you look out of control I understand your frustration but in the scope of what could happen in your life having to wear braces a little longer is no big deal trust me on this one. It would have been appropriate to express frustration and ask why the date keeps changing but throwing a tantrum really won't solve anything. You don't have to feel guilty but I would change your behavior in the future...part of growing up means dealing with frustration and knowing when and where it is ok to vent. DO you really want to be the one to teach younger kids to swear! ? Choose to be a role model we need good ones!
2006-11-27 14:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by linda f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My date to get my braces off kept changing too, it is frusturating I know but you are an adult now so act like one. Throwing a tantrum will not change their decision, your teeth will not move to where they are supposed to be all of a sudden. Braces are very expensive and they are not going to take them off and waste all that money. Be thankful that you got the $$ to get your teeth fixed and be patient, they will look wonderful when they come off.
2006-11-27 14:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by laurali79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a deep breath and calm down. It could be worse. You could run out of money to pay for the braces and have them on for years. Just calm down and stop complaining. You overreacted and you should feel guilty. You need to learn to control your temper.
2006-11-27 13:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by Kharm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anticipation is a killer.Hon,you are going to have to wait til the Dr. thinks the time is right.You can hang in there a little longer.And after you are going to have straight teeth!
Apologize to everyone you know you need to-its the right thing to do.
2006-11-27 13:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋