Orthodontic Headgear Secondary School

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anniema2 · 14/11/2018 03:15

DD (14 years old) has had orthodontic reverse-pull headgear for about 3 months now only wearing at night times. However, following a recent trip to the orthodontist, where apparently she has not been wearing it enough, she now wants her to wear it 24/7 and thus have it wired in so it is permanent and she is completely unable to remove it. I am conscious of the effect this will have at school for her, although of course the benefits are massive. What are your all thoughts on this?

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SoaringSwallow · 14/11/2018 04:23

I agree on a second opinion. That's pretty drastic. What does the orthodontist say about her wearing it at home only but longer? And what does DD say? Is she more inclined to wear it more at home instead of having it permanently if faced with the option?

I'd be dead against it actually. I think the damage to her self-esteem would be horrendous, unless she's a particularly ballsy character, and even then. And that's without considering the risk of bullying.

HollyBollyBooBoo · 14/11/2018 04:18

A 14 year old girl wearing that for school. I can't think of anything worse tbh.

Surely if she puts it on when she gets home from school and all night that's a good 14 hours of wear isn't it?

I think I'd want a second opinion from another orthodontist.

giftsonthebrain · 14/11/2018 04:07

Her teeth her choice, if the orthodontist is local there may be other schoolmates receiving orthodontic treatment. So it may not seem like a big deal.
What concerns come to mind?

ellesbellesxxx · 14/11/2018 03:40

I am really surprised by this.. I used to wear mine of an evening and they said needed to do it for longer so did it overnight but I would hated to have worn it for school. Can they not wear it when they get home then all night?

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