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SarahCRobertson

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Question From a Reporter -- Braces
Posted: 06-28-04 12:38pm

Hello,

i am a freelance reporter for smart money magazine and am working on a story about orthodontists and braces. I'm looking for people who have the following stories (or other interesting ones they'd like to share)

1. Patients who have gone to general dentists for orthodontic treatments and have not been satisfied with treatment. Has anyone had to switch orthodontists mid-treatment? Or go to another orthodontist to have the work re-done?

2. Has anyone ever been able to negotiate their fees with an orthodontist or get a discount for paying up front?

3. Has anyone ever gone to a large orthonditic clinic or chain? Have you been satisfied?

4. Has anyone taken their child in for preventative treatment at age 7?

5. Has anyone had their teeth go back to the way they were before braces?

6. Anyone had lingual braces or invisalign? What did you think?

7. Anyone had allergies to braces?

Any help or first-hand stories about the above issues would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at sa rahcrobertson@yahoo.Com

thank you for your help,

sarah robertson

smart money magazine
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PattyV

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Posted: 06-28-04 14:40pm

Hi,sarah-
I had 2 of the situations listed.I had my ortho done by a general dentist and he started me at age 6.This was done in the late "60's.The way it was explained to my mom there was new research that said early ortho would prevent full braces later.Wrong-i wore braces until I was 13.As a result,i had a ton of decay from wearing the bands for so long.Ironiclly,i have worked as a dental assistant for 16 years.I did not have very good orthodontic result.If I were to have ortho again,i would also need orthognathic surgery to correct my lower jaw discrepency.I wish my mother had been a little more informed,she was under the impression that the dentist who did my ortho was an orthodontist.I did a little research through our local dental society,he was never an orthodontist.But,hey,things could be worse.I have many patients compliment me on my teeth.You cannot tell there is anything wrong unless you are in the dental field.The teeth are straight and in good repair,so i'll leave well enough alone.Good luck with your story!Patty
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