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I need braces for cosmetic dentistry for gappy teeth Q. Hiya. I’m 23 years of age and have never worn braces – the dentist stated the only reason I would need them is for cosmetic reasons. I’m very very self-concious of my teeth but next year I am getting married and know my teeth will put a slight dampner on my day given the number of photographs that will be taken. Eek! The main reason being they are ‘gappy’. There is a gap of about 3mm between my two central incisors and about 2-3mm gap between my central incisors and lateral incisors and again the same between my lateral incisors and canine teeth (I’m presuming they’re the right names, I’ve just looked on the internet). My lateral incisors and canines are also slightly twisted with a bit of a sharp edge. I do have an overbite, and when I asked my dentist about a quick fix previously he said that it wouldn’t look great as I would have a ‘horse teeth’ mouth – they’d look too big, and wouldn’t last very long and would cost a lot. I had a check up a few days ago and was meant to ask my current dentist about what I could do however he speaks very little English and I don’t feel confident he would understand what I was asking and vice versa. I desperately don’t have the money to do this but would probably contemplate borrowing money. I’ve trawled the internet but I’m still none the clearer on where to go, or how to start the ball rolling! I’m living in West Yorkshire if you would have any recommendations?? Thanks very much in advance