i've had braces for 3 yrs. my dentist went out of practice a yr ago and since my parents still owed him 1,000 he wouldnt transfer me to another dentist or take my braces off. last night i got tired of it and took them off myself. they were messin my gums up bad. is there any way i can take the glue off at home?

Amir1981

not if you care about your teeth...go get a cleaning from a hygienist, it's not that expensive, and she/he is qualified to scale that stuff off and polish up your chompers

Clough

Hi, amanda_souders!

What would be the problem with you simply going to another dentist on your own without your records being transferred?

Thanks!

nikosmom

As the others have mentioned, get in to see another dentist and hygienist. This way you can be sure that you didn't already do damage to your teeth while removing the braces at home. It's a good idea to start out with a professional cleaning anyway because many kids aren't super-careful about their dental routine while wearing braces.

As Amir said, it shouldn't be too expensive and you'll avoid damaging your enamel.

WOW- removed your own braces...

flossie

I'm curious...how did you get them off yourself??????

lionhead

i was just thinking the same thing, did you damage anything when taking them off?

chailen

i also want to remove my brackets..would it be ok if i go another dentist and ask to take it off?

flossie

chailen,

If you want your brackets removed, ask your orthodontist to remove them. If your ortho is not complete and you still want them removed he/she may have you sign a release saying it was YOUR request to have them removed. You will need retainers made to keep your teeth in the position they are now and the cost of the retainers should have been included in the fee your orthodontist has charged.

With that being said, yes, another dentist can remove your brackets if he has the right instrument. You will be charged for it and retainers.

If you don't want your teeth to move back to the position they were before your ortho you definitely want to have retainers.