I am 27 and for as long as I can remember I have hated my
teeth. I was offered braces when I was 12/13 but chickened out when I was
advised that I would need to have four teeth pulled. I went back again at aged
19 but I couldn’t afford the fees. Finally, by late 2012 I had managed to save
up enough money and I went back to my original Orthodontist and this time was
told that it would be possible to straighten my teeth and give me the result I
wanted without pulling any teeth.
I had my braces fitted in early March 2013 (ceramic on the
top and metal on the bottom) and went back for my check ups and alterations religiously.
In April 2014 my braces were removed and I was given clear retainers to wear
all day every day for two weeks and then after that just at night for the next
two years.
The reason I am posting here is that I have never been
completely happy with the outcome, I feel like my teeth stick out quite a way
at the front and I have never managed to achieve that truly straight perfect
smile I was aiming for. I have included some photos below to better explain
what I mean.
As well as not being totally happy with the cosmetic outcome
I have also been experiencing pressure across the roof of my mouth (primarily
at the back) and occasionally through my gums and teeth. This all started shortly
after I had my braces fitted, I have been to see two ENT’s and the three separate
GP’s who all say there is nothing medically wrong. I have also seen a Chiropractor
who has been unable to help. I am now starting to wonder if it is as a result
of me having ‘too many teeth’ that have been pushed back and whether I really
should have had some teeth removed before starting treatment.
I realise that this message is a bit rambling and if you
have made it this far I appreciate it. I am due to go back in for another
follow up appointment at the beginning of February and I am thinking about
bringing this up with my orthodontist then. I guess what I am asking for is
other opinions and advice. Do you think I have a right to be unhappy with the
results so far? Do you think this is the best I could hope for having braces at
such a late stage? Is it possible that not having the teeth pulled before my
braces were fitted could have caused this pressure throughout my mouth?
Thanks so much for any helpful advice.