I am 18 years old and thinking about getting a brace. I had retainers from age 11-14 and when I was given the ok to upgrade to the brackets, I said no (grr at my 14 year old self) because I was sick and tired of the jaw pain. I sucked my thumb from birth until I was 9 and so I have an overbite, and recently it's really been bothering me. I want braces, but I'm not sure if I really need them or I'm just paranoid.
I know I should make an orthodontic appointment but it costs a lot of money so I thought I'd get some free advice from you people first =) Is it worth it? Here is a small pic of how my teeth look now.
Eurgh, I really think they are awful.
Need some help.
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Yes I live in the UK. Sucks.Lisa65 wrote:Where do you live? Consultation appointments are often free in the US, but in the UK you will pay £70-80 for a consultation.
Thanks for all your input
Last edited by Netales on Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:49 am, edited 1 time in total.
It's def. worth it! You'll be real glad you did at the end, and even inbetween when the soreness stops and you start to see the changes
Last edited by diande on Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Upper and lower bonded retainers; Upper Hawley for night time
DEBANDED ON FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 2008 - FINALLY!!!
Braced on 13 September 2006 - Ceramic upper and lower brackets - Estimated time was 12 Months
DEBANDED ON FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 2008 - FINALLY!!!
Braced on 13 September 2006 - Ceramic upper and lower brackets - Estimated time was 12 Months
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Definately go see an orthodontists!
You don't want to have to get braces at an older age. They cost more!
Why pay 6000.00 when you can get them for 3000.00 or less!!
Most consultations are free!
You don't want to have to get braces at an older age. They cost more!
Why pay 6000.00 when you can get them for 3000.00 or less!!
Most consultations are free!
Giovannti. 26 years old with braces..
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!