Have I Mentioned That I Hate My Orthodontist?
Orthodontists I think in general are not used to adult patients. Or at least mine isn’t. He does not speak TO me, he speaks to his staff over me. And he mumbles. Tuesday of this past week, I went in bright and early, sporting a horrible case of PMS to begin with. But then he got all stern with me about how apparently he’s spoken to me three visits ago about my tongue thrust. And I said, “yes, we discussed it about my front teeth and I stopped doing it.” He replied sternly that no, we discussed it about all my teeth, and now I’m undoing the good we’ve done on the side teeth. Then he said “we might just have to send you to a speech pathologist if you can’t get it under control,” like he was threatening me with punishment. Now, I realize that the PMS was probably a big factor but I got so mad at him, I almost started crying. (Don’t get me started about how much it pisses me off that when I get angry I start to cry. How pathetic is that) The PMS is gone now, but I’m still really angry. Being put back in rubber bands has not helped my anger at the situation, since it can take me close to an hour to get the little bastards on there correctly. And I have so much spare time to waste putting rubber bands on my teeth.
But I still think I was justified in my anger. I’m actually considering changing orthodontists because of how much I dislike him. He never explains anything he is doing or why. When I ask, he gets all put out about it, like I am taking up too much of his precious time. All he does is come out of his office, stick a mirror in my mouth and tell me to bite down, and then his staff does all the work he tells them to do. I think his staff knows what I’m getting at because as soon as he leaves, they will actually talk to me and tell me what’s going on.I realize that most of his teenage patients don’t give a shit why they have to wear rubber bands or what the point of them is, but this is my money I’m spending and I want to know. And I think I have a right to know.
Oh, and while he is basically ignoring me, I get to stare at his gaudy gold Rolex. The one patients like me have paid for. How about a little appreciation for that fact?
So I have four weeks until my next visit to decide if I’m going to change. In the meantime, I have to figure out a way to make my tongue less wide than it is so that it doesn’t push my side teeth when I swallow. I’m not exactly sure how one does that but I guess it’s up to me to figure out.
I honestly wish I’d never done this.
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i vote to switch. I’m sure there are lots of great orthos who aren’t douche nuggets, and they deserve your money more.
And if it makes you feel any better, Icry when I’m really mad too and I HATE it. I feel it’s my worst quality.
I vote to switch. For the money you’re paying, you should have better service. I have adult friends who had great experiences with orthodontists. Also, I cry when I get angry too.
Flip him off on the way out the door.
Rather than give him your moolah to spend on another piece of gaudy jewelry, I would look for someone with a little courtesy toward you. Unless it’s one of those deals were the money is already spent up front and this is the “included” follow-up care. Although… even then I would consider dumping his punk ass. Oh, and I hate to admit it, but I too have been known to get teary while angry.
I think you should switch too. Granted, the whole braces process was never going to be fun, but that doesn’t mean this guy has to be a condescending asshat. My ortho was recommended to me b/c at least 50% of his practice was adults and I think it made a difference. You are spending good money, you deserve to be treated with respect and consideration.
PS - Crying when I get mad is the most infuriating thing! It just makes me madder, which makes me cry even harder, then I know whoever I’m angry with is just thinking “damn, women cry all the time!” which pisses me off even more.
TOTALLY switch! What an a-hole! And flashing his flashy watch is gross. Totally unnecessary!
I also cry when I get angry and that just makes me angrier!!!