How can i convince my mom that I need braces!?

Question

I REALLY need braces, NOW. or as soon as possible. I have really crooked bottom teeth, and it's really taking a toll on my personal life. I've just turned 14, and going to be in 8th grade, but, it feels like everytime I talk, ppl are looking at my bottom teeth and it really hurts me. So I'm not comfortable when I talk, and that's making me seem like a shy person, but I'm not. I feel so ugly, and weird. and its been like this for a long time!

But this year, I NEED braces. I want to fix my teeth because it's my last year of middle school, and I want to be as comfortable as possible. My mom won't let me get braces yet tho. and my next check up is in fricken November!!!

What do I do? Please help.

Answer 1

Tell her about how you feel about your teeth. Maybe if you pitch in she'll consider. If you pitch in she'll know you want it badly. But remember that braces are a commitment and you have to take care of your teeth. Braces can also be painful for the first couple of days.

PS. Don't lie to your mom to make her let you get braces.

Answer 2

tell her it makes you feel insecure and your teeth hurt when you chew. say its hard to chew because your teeth arent lined up. say you dont want to look like those rednecks on the street with crooked teeth and if you dont have straight teeth you wont be taken seriously by others. good luck xx braces are really worth it