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19 year old needing braces . Cheapest way?
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DELETED USER wrote:I'm interested in getting an adult brace for medical reasons (hard to clean, stuff getting stuck all the time etc, not really bothered about the looks). Has anyone tried one of these fancy "invisible" braces? Are they worth it?
Has a dentist actually told you that orthodontics will help this problem? Or do you just assume it will?
If you're struggling now - then when things are bonded onto your teeth (braces) it will be even harder to keep clean - and the treatment might actually cause your teeth harm. So an orthodontist might refuse to treat if oral hygiene isn't maintained to a high standard.
I would get your cleaning technique looked at, and see if there can't be improvements made there. My suspicion is that you might still struggle even with straight teeth. Food still builds up on straight teeth.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
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InsideInsurance wrote: »I had braces as a teenager and was never advised to wear a retainer after the tram tracks were removed and my teeth never went back to their old position.
Some results are quite stable, and will stay in position. That's why following the advice of your individual dentist/orthodontist is important.
Generally though, a period of retention is necessary - and the only way to guarantee absolutely no relapse is to advise patients to always wear retainers, or have a wire bonded permanently behind the teeth.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
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How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »Has a dentist actually told you that orthodontics will help this problem?
Yes. It was years ago though.0
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