Hi,
I live in the UK. I had a tooth extracted following a nasty abscess. Rather than having an implant to fill the gap I decided to have orthodontic treatment to correct some over crowding.
I was advised my treatment would take 2 1/2 years and cost £7.5k (Incognito top teeth,Radiance on the bottom teeth). I was also advised that another tooth on the opposite side of my mouth would need extracting to create space (upper teeth).
I am now 2 1/2 years into my treatment, it should now be complete.The 2 large gaps created by the missing teeth have not closed at all, this is because I have had continual Incognito breakages, approximately 8 breakages of the brackets. I am now being told that my treatment will take a further 18 months IF there are no more breakages. I remember in my original consultation the Orthodontist mentioned putting 'blocks' on my teeth because of my bite. This has never happened and the breakages have been constant.
I am female in my mid 30's and my confidence is shattered because of the missing upper teeth, I never expected to have to endure 4 years (at least!) of braces and missing teeth - my treatment should be finished by now. I am totally self-conscious in work and social settings, I can't smile properly for fear of showing the large gaps and I dread having my photo taken. Aside from all this, the time out of work to go and have the breakages looked at is becoming unmanageable. I also have to be careful what I eat and how I eat it, something I was prepared to do for 2 1/2 years but not 4+ years!
I have 2 questions:
1) Should I be entitled to a complete refund and go elsewhere to finish the treatment ?
2) If my orthodontist offers the Damon Clear self-litigating braces, would this significantly reduce the time it take to close the gaps compared to Incognito ?
Thank you!
I live in the UK. I had a tooth extracted following a nasty abscess. Rather than having an implant to fill the gap I decided to have orthodontic treatment to correct some over crowding.
I was advised my treatment would take 2 1/2 years and cost £7.5k (Incognito top teeth,Radiance on the bottom teeth). I was also advised that another tooth on the opposite side of my mouth would need extracting to create space (upper teeth).
I am now 2 1/2 years into my treatment, it should now be complete.The 2 large gaps created by the missing teeth have not closed at all, this is because I have had continual Incognito breakages, approximately 8 breakages of the brackets. I am now being told that my treatment will take a further 18 months IF there are no more breakages. I remember in my original consultation the Orthodontist mentioned putting 'blocks' on my teeth because of my bite. This has never happened and the breakages have been constant.
I am female in my mid 30's and my confidence is shattered because of the missing upper teeth, I never expected to have to endure 4 years (at least!) of braces and missing teeth - my treatment should be finished by now. I am totally self-conscious in work and social settings, I can't smile properly for fear of showing the large gaps and I dread having my photo taken. Aside from all this, the time out of work to go and have the breakages looked at is becoming unmanageable. I also have to be careful what I eat and how I eat it, something I was prepared to do for 2 1/2 years but not 4+ years!
I have 2 questions:
1) Should I be entitled to a complete refund and go elsewhere to finish the treatment ?
2) If my orthodontist offers the Damon Clear self-litigating braces, would this significantly reduce the time it take to close the gaps compared to Incognito ?
Thank you!