Today, I went to see my orthodontist. He informed me that I have an underbite and I will probably need braces again. I just had them taken off last year, after five and a half years of oral hell. FML
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Today, I got hit in the mouth with a hockey stick and lost four teeth. Yesterday I got my braces of six years removed. FML
Today, I got my braces checked by another orthodontist since I've had them for years and my teeth never got the way they should be. After 8 years and 27 x-ray exams, my orthodontist didn't do much except loosen the root of the tooth to the point where I can move it. FML
Today, I got my braces off. I also got my tongue pierced. Both by my orthodontist. FML
Today, my orthodontist thought it would be a good idea to put braces on the teeth in the very back. One bracket popped off twice, after which he shoved a metal band in my mouth onto one of my teeth, cutting my gums, and causing gushing blood. Now, I can’t eat anything unless it’s baby food and I have a lisp. FML
Today, they finally took my braces off. 7 hours later I fell off my bike and chipped my tooth. FML
Today, I went to the dentist two years after having a front tooth knocked out because I could finally (barely) afford the $4000 bill for an implant. They checked me out and told me that my teeth have shifted to the point that I’ll need braces before receiving an implant, for another $4k bill. I’m sick of looking like a hick. FML
Today, I got my braces put on. This is the second time I've had them. The first time was after my cousin opened a car door in my face. This time a jock punched me in the mouth for saying that Reese's taste the same as Snickers peanut butter. FML
Today, I went to the dentist and found out I still have a wisdom tooth. I got all four out last summer… or at least I thought I did. Now I have to go back and get it removed. Again. FML
Today, I went to my orthodontist where I was informed that I'll going to the prom, to my brother's wedding, and maybe to university with braces in my mouth. FML
Today, I discovered that just because I got my braces removed does not mean my painful mouth ulcers will stop. I now have them under my tongue. I can't even lick my lips. FML
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Top comments
CaptTeemo 10
I had a sister who had that same problem, except she decided to get surgery instead. 5 years later it's like she never had an under bite. Maybe, if you want to, you can do the same thing and get surgery over braces
redreynard 14
I'm not surprised. Dentists are some sadistic bastards.
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Comments (74)
Samberriee 9
Aw man, teeth bite....
AGRAT_fml 0
I see what you did there.
iDerp 3
I feel your pain. I had braces for 7 years and it sucked. :/
highway_unicorn7 5
Hopefully, your orthodontist will let you get colors on your braces!
MonsterCommenter 4
Those so called "colors" hurt like hell. Its actually a power chain thats supposed to help re-align your teeth, and its cuts the **** out of your mouth and gums. I sadly have a blue one in my mouth right now....
rncannon 18
Actually, you can get colored brackets.
charlieisawesome 4
OH MY GOSH power chains are the cruelest thing... Sooooo painful ;(
highway_unicorn7 5
Uhh.. I have braces but I don't have a so called "power chain." My braces have these little colored plastic circle things that go around the bracket.
highway_unicorn7 5
Um I have colors around my brackets... and I don't have a "power chain"...
highway_unicorn7 5
I have colors on my brackets... and I don't have a "power wire"... So you don't have to go through much pain to have colors on your braces.
liftedyoda 5
Time to find a dentist that can do his job right the first time
holly01dh 2
yeah maybe you should have seen the proper orthodontist in the first place, maybe one who specializes in the jaw. they know their stuff and do it right the first ..uh 5 years.....
misspulkadot24 17
People don't understand the depression brought on by braces until they have had them. I can't imagine getting another set. Sorry OP :(
danaavery 5
I have had braces… and they have never brought on deep depression. I'm happy with my pretty teeth. Worth it.
misspulkadot24 17
I had mine for 4 years, and after a handful of surgeries, senior pictures with a metal mouth, and popping Advil like candy after each tightening visit, I can't imagine doing it all over.
MrHotShot22 6
This is TRULY a FML.
twilightriforce 10
Could be much worse. At least your are taking care of the issue rather than ignoring it. Some people don't bother with it at all. Although you had them a long time and getting them back after finally being rid of them is truly frustrating. Think of it this way, that's better than rotting teeth.
twilightriforce 10
*you
Laurenlou 24
No one's teeth will rot because of crooked teeth or a over/underbite. Sure, it may not be the perfect model smile but it doesn't matter much if the person doesn't mind it. As long as one brushes and flosses properly and gets check ups, it shouldn't be necessary for them to get braces.
outoftown 27
Dental business is down, and you were good for 5.5 years' worth. Time for a second opinion.
stormchaser24 24
I feel your pain, I had mine for six years, then had to put them on again 6 months later for 2 more years. FYL indeed. Sorry OP.
NoisyButters 7
I'd get an opinion from another orthodontist. If you have an underbite, it will probably require corrective jaw surgery, not more braces.