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thepurplepixie

I don't know with adults but with my children they got a referral from dentist so maybe that is the best place to start?

brook2jack2

The only orthodontics that might be approved are where it is so severe that surgery is indicated as well. 

Even in non covid times you would not qualify for nhs orthodontics . In covid times waiting lists have been shut down even for under 18s.

you are best talking to your dentist about possible causes of your headaches and possible solutions. 

No orthodontist has a nhs contract for over 18s in the nhs , severe cases that might qualified are referred to hospital for treatment and your case sounds as if it would fail even the referral but speak to your dentist.

brook2jack2

It will be around £150 for a consultation and around £1500 to £3000 or more for treatment depending on how complex it is. You will need to go every six ish weeks for a year to 18 months for most brace systems. Ask who your dentist refers children to as most orthodontists will do private treatment. 

Going abroad is not feasible for braces as they need many visits to adjust over a long period of time. 

Toothsmith

You's probably do better finding a dentist who likes treating occlusal problems and having an appliance like an occlusal splint made to help, rather than trying to shuffle teeth into the correct 'bite'. Orthodontics is often not the best way to deal with such problems.

Toothsmith

A mouth guard is a simple occlusal splint. It might be a term he's not come across yet, but it is still very much a thing!