I got elastics 3 weeks ago. They are class lll. Just a few minutes ago while wearing them I heard a crack and knew a bracket broke. One of my orthidontists office (the closest to me) is open Mondays and Tuesday s only and today is Sunday. The bracket that broke is my lower canine with the bracket that has a hook. I m not sure how to ask my dad to make an appointment for me because I don t want him to know, I m scared that he will either be upset or not really think it s a big deal. I know if I don t get it fixed it will prolong my treatment. My next appointment is October 27 an that is over a month away. Is there any tips to tell my dad? My orthodontist doesn t charge for broken brackets. How should I tell him? How do I prepare my self to tell him?
ok so! first off u might of been wearing the elastic hooked onto ur bracket instead of the actual hook around ur brace. this is like most likely the reason why it broke and if it broke because it was just too much pressure on ur hook THIS IS NOT UR FAULT!!!!! ur oath obviously made a mistake then and ur dad shouldn't be mad!!!! i broke 3 brackets in my life (not cuz I'm careless but cuz it happens) and i have a fine of 50 dollars for them!!! my mom was upset but understanding. she told me to be more careful so ya don't be scared tell him its not ur fault! most kids song even wear there elastics so ur doing a good job!!! also it won't delay ur whole braces treatment thing by a lot cuz ur gonna have braces for like 2-3 years most likely and a couple days won't rly make a difference just try to fix it asap and u should def call for an appointement before the 27th but if u rly rly rly can't ur oath right be upset and its just rly unpleasant to have a hanging thing in ur mouth. All in all i recommend u tell ur dad because u ar going to make him and the ortho and urself even more annoyed if u wait that long! good luck!!!!
