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Brace?
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Can anyone tell me how much it costs roughly to have a brace fitted? I had one when i was younger and didnt wear it, which i am now regretting!
Im 23 so i dont think id be able to get one on the nhs, but i really want one.
Im 23 so i dont think id be able to get one on the nhs, but i really want one.
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Your dentist should be able to give you a rough idea at your next appointment with them, and you'll probably need a referral from them to the ortho.
Rant Over.
That was exactly my problem, and at that age i didnt think about how much it'd bother me as i got older!
Thanks for all the replies, think im gonna look into it properly!
I knew it was probablygoing to be expensive, but i am really self conscious about my teeth, that i think it will be well worth the cost. Not figured out where im going to get the money from though!
If you can't have braces there's always other options for example veneers.
I think you can get credit at the dentist, like a boob job, maybe? Or, what about asking your parents? People see your teeth all the tine unless they're tiny and hidden in your mouth and they can easily become a confidence problem. My brother and two other friends with teeth issues and they do this weird looking thing when they're talking to strangers to try and hide their teeth, and smile with their lips closed always. If it will make a big difference to your confidence, I say- go for it.
I do things like that, and when i laugh i automatically put my tongue up to my top lip so that it hides my teeth!