Man Who Had Braces For 11 Years Sues Orthodontist

Man Who Had Braces For 11 Years Sues Orthodontist

August 28, 2012 Updated Aug 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM EDT

An Oregon man is not smiling about his dissatisfaction with an orthodontist.

According to the Oregonian, the 22-year-old Oregon man -- who had braces for 11 years -- is suing the orthodontist because he claims he suffered tooth decay and periodontal disease because he had the braces so long.

The man is seeking more than $185,000 in damages, according to the Oregonian report.

Read the Oregonian story HERE.

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