I'm not understanding how you can not have your teeth fixed because you had too much treatment? Can you ask for more explanation of what damage has been done to your teeth?
You have a few options:
1. Ask for a copy of your dental medical records
2. If you are on your parents' or guardian's health insurance, check with them, but you may want to get a second opinion from another doctor.
I am more concerned with your teeth being so damaged from previous treatments that you can not have the option of fixing them, and would want to know what the health status of your teeth are. Then, secondary (although it is your primary concern at this point) are the gaps in your teeth. I feel this is secondary only because of the way you describe this problem as an issue because you "feel ashamed when you are with your friends who all have perfect teeth". I'm sure this is an exaggeration, even if it feels like the truth, and being a responsible consumer of health care, and seeking other doctors, means that you need to put your health as priority...not when compared to your "perfect" friends...but because it is your body, and your teeth!
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Kloecat,
I'm not understanding how you can not have your teeth fixed because you had too much treatment? Can you ask for more explanation of what damage has been done to your teeth?
You have a few options:
1. Ask for a copy of your dental medical records
2. If you are on your parents' or guardian's health insurance, check with them, but you may want to get a second opinion from another doctor.
I am more concerned with your teeth being so damaged from previous treatments that you can not have the option of fixing them, and would want to know what the health status of your teeth are. Then, secondary (although it is your primary concern at this point) are the gaps in your teeth. I feel this is secondary only because of the way you describe this problem as an issue because you "feel ashamed when you are with your friends who all have perfect teeth". I'm sure this is an exaggeration, even if it feels like the truth, and being a responsible consumer of health care, and seeking other doctors, means that you need to put your health as priority...not when compared to your "perfect" friends...but because it is your body, and your teeth!
January 3, 2010 - 9:08pmThis Comment
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