I want to get braces but I have a few problems...please don't laugh or judge me...?!
Question: I want to get braces but I have a few problems...please don't laugh or judge me....?
I want to get braces because my teeth are crooked, and I hate them, I'm always self-concious about them. But..
1. I'm almost 13, but I've only lost 8 teeth. I have 1 about to come out. This bothers me because I feel like a little kid because everyone I know has all of their adult teeth and well, yeah...
2. I have semi-yellow teeth. They are not fully yellow, just light yellow, but it's driving me crazy, because I brush twice everyday and mouthwash too.
3. Now this is the stupidest one, but umm...well...I hate dentists. I just always feel like they will judge me. I haven't been to the denist for about 2 years because of a very bad experience and I have always been anxious about dentists since and have hated them.
Now I know they also cost a lot of money and stuff, but I really want them. I'm going to try to save up money and work up the courage to see the dentist again.
Any advice.? Please do not judge me or make fun of me. :/Health Question & Answer
1. I'm almost 13, but I've only lost 8 teeth. I have 1 about to come out. This bothers me because I feel like a little kid because everyone I know has all of their adult teeth and well, yeah...
2. I have semi-yellow teeth. They are not fully yellow, just light yellow, but it's driving me crazy, because I brush twice everyday and mouthwash too.
3. Now this is the stupidest one, but umm...well...I hate dentists. I just always feel like they will judge me. I haven't been to the denist for about 2 years because of a very bad experience and I have always been anxious about dentists since and have hated them.
Now I know they also cost a lot of money and stuff, but I really want them. I'm going to try to save up money and work up the courage to see the dentist again.
Any advice.? Please do not judge me or make fun of me. :/Health Question & Answer
Answers:
13 is still quite young so I wouldn't worry about not having all your adult teeth out. People won't think badly of you because of that. They'll probably think it's cute! I'm in my mid twenties and still have 2 baby teeth! My nanny still has one too! (and she's in her seventies!) And I can honestly, honestly say that it has never affected my life badly. Your tooth will most likely come out really soon but if it doesn't it's really no big deal. Just keep them all as healthy as you can.
As for the semi-yellow teeth, this is just a cosmetic thing. We've become so obsessed with having 'white' teeth when this is no more natural than everybody having blue eyes. Teeth come in different colours and I expect that light yellow is probably just the colour of your teeth. You can have them bleached at some point if you think it would make you happier but I'm sure that nobody will judge you on it. I'm guessing you live in USA.? Maybe move to England.?.? The stereotypes about bad teeth aren't true but we're not as obsessed about whiteness!
The dentist really won't judge you at all. Your gnashers are just one set out of thousands that they have seen! Even if they did judge you, what's the worst that could happen.?! Your dentist will know what the best way to go forward is concerning the braces. They might say that you don't need one, in which case you're probably imagining that your teeth are crooked. They might say that you're a good candidate for braces but that they need to wait for the adult teeth to come through.
The main thing is not to worry at all. I'm going to have a filling on Friday and, although I'm not looking forward to it, I'm not afraid because I know I'm in good hands. I wish you luck and I promise that as you grow up you'll accept what you have and be happier :)Health Question & Answer
As for the semi-yellow teeth, this is just a cosmetic thing. We've become so obsessed with having 'white' teeth when this is no more natural than everybody having blue eyes. Teeth come in different colours and I expect that light yellow is probably just the colour of your teeth. You can have them bleached at some point if you think it would make you happier but I'm sure that nobody will judge you on it. I'm guessing you live in USA.? Maybe move to England.?.? The stereotypes about bad teeth aren't true but we're not as obsessed about whiteness!
The dentist really won't judge you at all. Your gnashers are just one set out of thousands that they have seen! Even if they did judge you, what's the worst that could happen.?! Your dentist will know what the best way to go forward is concerning the braces. They might say that you don't need one, in which case you're probably imagining that your teeth are crooked. They might say that you're a good candidate for braces but that they need to wait for the adult teeth to come through.
The main thing is not to worry at all. I'm going to have a filling on Friday and, although I'm not looking forward to it, I'm not afraid because I know I'm in good hands. I wish you luck and I promise that as you grow up you'll accept what you have and be happier :)Health Question & Answer
You can't get braces until you have all your adult teeth.
Teeth can be whitened but why somebody as young as you would have such yellow teeth is abnormal. You are just going to have to bite the bullet and go see a Dentist. Granted, they aren't much fun but if you want a nice set of teeth that's where you go!Health Question & Answer
Teeth can be whitened but why somebody as young as you would have such yellow teeth is abnormal. You are just going to have to bite the bullet and go see a Dentist. Granted, they aren't much fun but if you want a nice set of teeth that's where you go!Health Question & Answer
Braces actually help whiten my teeth because of the extensive care. Dentists aren't that bad just try to find a dentists with a good reputation.Health Question & Answer
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Well, I think you should go for it! If you have a bad experience with one dentist, you should try another. Don't let one jerk altar what you want out of life! Good luck and I wish you the best! :)
One tip: I got mine done for a lot cheaper because I went to a college dental school to do them. One of the dental school professors did them for less money, but if a dental student does them, it could be really cheap. Just a thought. :)Health Question & Answer
One tip: I got mine done for a lot cheaper because I went to a college dental school to do them. One of the dental school professors did them for less money, but if a dental student does them, it could be really cheap. Just a thought. :)Health Question & Answer