First Ortho Appointment
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:17 am
Hi guys!
I'm new here and still coming to grips with everything but I wanted to make my first post. I've wanted braces for a long time, but only in the past couple of months decided to go ahead and take the plunge. I've just turned 22 and my teeth have been moving and getting more crooked as I've aged. My orthodontists also puts his prices up for people aged 23+ so I thought I better do it now! My two front teeth over lap, and my bottom teeth are generally just a bit over crowded and crooked. I thought I had an over bite but the ortho has told me it's actually an over-jet and my bite is pretty good, only a little bit off.
I've been told I'll need braces for 12 months and will have to wear elastics for 4 of the months day and night, and then switch to just wearing them at night for how ever long needs be. I'm from the UK and this is all in all going to cost £2,535.00 this includes bonded retainers and plastic retainers at the end. I need to confirm and then hopefully I'll have my braces on within a month (eeek!!). I have to pick between Damon braces and normal metal braces - which I believe are in a white gold colour. I was going to have Damon, but my ortho said there really isn't much difference and it won't make a difference in time span (which is what I read online and why I wanted Damon) and I will reach the same result with both. I think the normal metal ones look nicer - so I think I'll get them.
I'm super scared to get braces and I am worried what every one will think of them - I haven't told that many people. But I want perfect teeth and I'm excited to get there! The only thing that really bothers me is the elastic bands, I was really hoping not to have them. But 4 months with them isn't bad at all.
I'll be updated and asking questions as I go, so thanks for reading and speak soon!!
I'm new here and still coming to grips with everything but I wanted to make my first post. I've wanted braces for a long time, but only in the past couple of months decided to go ahead and take the plunge. I've just turned 22 and my teeth have been moving and getting more crooked as I've aged. My orthodontists also puts his prices up for people aged 23+ so I thought I better do it now! My two front teeth over lap, and my bottom teeth are generally just a bit over crowded and crooked. I thought I had an over bite but the ortho has told me it's actually an over-jet and my bite is pretty good, only a little bit off.
I've been told I'll need braces for 12 months and will have to wear elastics for 4 of the months day and night, and then switch to just wearing them at night for how ever long needs be. I'm from the UK and this is all in all going to cost £2,535.00 this includes bonded retainers and plastic retainers at the end. I need to confirm and then hopefully I'll have my braces on within a month (eeek!!). I have to pick between Damon braces and normal metal braces - which I believe are in a white gold colour. I was going to have Damon, but my ortho said there really isn't much difference and it won't make a difference in time span (which is what I read online and why I wanted Damon) and I will reach the same result with both. I think the normal metal ones look nicer - so I think I'll get them.
I'm super scared to get braces and I am worried what every one will think of them - I haven't told that many people. But I want perfect teeth and I'm excited to get there! The only thing that really bothers me is the elastic bands, I was really hoping not to have them. But 4 months with them isn't bad at all.
I'll be updated and asking questions as I go, so thanks for reading and speak soon!!