I am 23 years old, and got braces my teeth 6 months ago. I am supposed to have them on for 2 years. I got the clear ones, but I still feel hideous. I cried constantly for the first two months and began getting panick attacks and getting violently ill. I’ve been to the ER 4 times and hospitalized twice. I was so sick that the doctors thought that I had a life threatening illness. I was put on nausea medication which didn’t really help, and eventually xanax. The xanax made me relax and I am no longer sick. Being so sick made me stop worrying about the braces, and now that I am feeling better I am starting to obsess about them again. I just feel so ugly and I hate them so much that they are making me physically sick again.
My orthodontist said that I can switch to invisalign by the end of the year, but I don’t think that I can take it anymore. If I got them off now I would have wasted $10,000 in surgeries and dental work on my teeth. Can somebody please give me some advice?
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First, you are not hideous! Your teeth are just part of the way you look, and definitely not the first thing people check out.
I would definitely suggest a therapist to help you work through this. It should not be this traumatic.
Edited to add: I’d suggest a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. Most psychiatrists treat all conditions as medical, and focus on writing prescriptions. Psychologists and family counselors use a broader range of option.s
Much like an over weight person who is trying to lose weight, it takes time ando nce everything is done you will realize that it was well worth the wait. I had braces on for 4 years!!! Worst time ever but now I hae nice straight teeth and it’s awesome.
Stick to it and don’t give up, you’ll be beautiful by the end.
I think it’s time to see a professional about this. And I’m not talking about a different dentist. You need to see a proper psychologist.
I don’t think this is all about your teeth. I think this goes deeper and no advice anyone here can give you is going to make you feel better.
If braces/low self-esteem is making you THIS ill, you really need to see a professional.
I know you feel ugly but just be patient and wait it out… I had braces too so I understand
Between the Yuck Factor and the PAIN, you want to pinch someone!!!!!
Time will heal all .. just wait it out and soon it will be all over
((I had braces for 4 years))
just try not to think about it, i know you think you look wierd, but a LOT of people have braces, no one even really notices anymore. if it’s still that big of a problem, talk to a therapist
Braces will help you in the long run–if you wanna have dog teeth then take the braces out. But if you want a hollywood smile keep ‘em—you’ll be much happier.
This is ridiculous. I’ve never heard of such a thing.
You need some real help now—find yourself a counselor.
Are straight teeth really worth all this.
suck it up.
Can you not think positive thoughts about how much better your teeth will look after the braces have straightened them? You should be thankful that you can afford to get braces and don’t have to spend the rest of your life with crooked and misaligned teeth.
Further, depending on how bad the teeth are out of line, it could create issues with cleaning them that might actually cause decay and cause you to lose your teeth or have to get other dental work done (fillings, crowns, etc.)
You really need to try and put this in perspective and stop thinking about it. I doubt anyone else even notices them and if they do, there are so many people with braces these days that it’s just not a big deal.
If you hate them that bad, just remove them, but then I predict you’ll be obsessing about your crooked teeth.
I really don’t think the braces are the problem–you need to get some help with your mental/emotional state and your self-esteem.
When I was 12 my dentist said that i would probably need braces for 3 years probably when I was about 15. Later that summer I had a freak baseball accident and took a baseball pitch right on the jaw. I had a hairline fracture on my chin and had to have my mouth wired shut for 8 weeks.
The most amazing thing happened. Aside from having to have a liquid diet for 8 weeks and losing 15 pounds, forcing my jaw into alignment and holding it there perfectly fixed my bite.
i’m not sure what the logistics are but if you could get your insurace to cover wiring your jaw shut for 6 weeks rather than years in braces wouldn’t you want to do that? It might be something to look into at least.
Good luck!!
First, you’re 23 years old. No one made you get braces, right? It was your choice. You wanted straight teeth.
Seems like you shouldn’t obsess about your braces so much. Get out in the world and be active. Don’t sit around worrying about your teeth and what people think about your braces. You’re making it worse than it is. I’m sure no one looks at you and thinks you’re hideous. It’s in your mind. Just decide to get better. Have a positive outlook.
I’m going through Invisalign now. The first week I got them, it is a little overwhelming. You start thinking about how long you’ll have to wear the aligners and what a pain in the *** it’ll be. But, then you adjust, get used to it, and time starts to go by quickly. It’s already been 2 months for me. While you’re in the process, yeah, it seems like time goes by so slow. But once you’re done, you’ll look back and see that it was worth it. And don’t waste the money you’ve already put in.
if you’re crying about the pain, that’s understandable. braces can be very annoying and very painful when adjusted. but don’t think your physical appearance is horribly disfigured because you have braces. they’re a normal part of life for many people. and maybe it’s not very fun to have them, but try to look ahead in time and see how beautiful your teeth (and more importantly you) will be. it’s a phase, just trust that you’ll look good in the end. good luck, and be well : )
Uhm get over it. Think about the positive effect that the braces will have on your teeth when you get them off. =) I had braces for 3 years, in my teen years. In my teen years it was the hardest of all for me, considering I got made fun of a lot. If I think of it this way, I got made fun of by the kids with the messed up teeth and now after having worn braces, my teeth are beautiful, white and straight. =) I’m 26 years old now, and I decided to invest in Invisalign…because even though I had braces, I wasn’t always wearing my retainer like I should have and as an adult my teeth haven’t shifted as much, but I’d still like to straighten a few.
You shouldn’t feel ugly. The braces are a good thing and for what they are going to improve in your smile in the long run you should think of as a great thing, not something horrible.
Good luck!
Think positively!!