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So, I was in the orthodontist today getting what I thought was one of my last wires on. My mom was back there with me and asked the orthodontist assistant (or whatever they're called) how long it would be before getting my braces off. She said between the end of this year and February of next year, which is what I had been told recently, but almost everyone who's had braces knows that they tell you a date then keep dragging it out. I was supposed to get mine off at the beginning of this summer, but clearly that didn't happen. But, anyway. So, the actual orthodontist comes back to check the wire and tells me that I'll be done in not two or three but SIX FREAKING MONTHS FROM NOW making almost 3 years. I wouldn't have minded if I had been told that before, but getting my hopes up and then crushing them wasn't especially appreciated. Then all he says is, "You got that,Iz?Okay sweetheart, have a nice day." Then walks while I'm sitting in the chair with my mouth hanging open. Since I was already sick and not feeling well today, I got in the car and cried. And since that was a stupid reason to cry, I decided to cry about the rest of my life for the 20 minute ride home, consequently giving myself a massive headache. It probably isn't such a big deal, but I'm still upset. Maybe I just need more sleep or a hug of something.

im mean, but lol.

lol'd.

Really though, all they can to is give you an educated guess about when you'll get them off because they can't predict exactly how or how fast the braces will fix your teeth. Everyone is different. When they give you a time frame, they base it on the average amount of time.

It's in no way your orthodontist's fault. Your parents are paying a lot of money for those braces; mine for the top alone was almost 5k. Just be grateful they have the money to fix your teeth and not just leave them jacked up.

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On the bright side, your smile will be beautiful when they come off