can i get invisalign for free

Q. i am living in britain…am under 16…i hate braces…(metal braces) i like less visable braces…i only have 2 gaps between my teeth…the law in britain is under 16 can have free brces or whatever type…..can i get them on for free?

A. There are 5 categories for patients requiring braces. This depends on how bad the teeth are. Only the 2 worst categories can have treatment on the NHS and this would be metal braces. Invisalign is private and costs approximately £5000.

By the sounds of it you would not fit into the bracket of free treatment and would need to pay privately for braces. Invisalign will be an option for you, the other option is white tracks which do not show as much as the metal ones.
I would you to go to your dentist and ask them to refer you to an orthodontist so that you know what your options are
Kind Regards

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU

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2 Responses to “can i get invisalign for free”

1. taj Says:
   September 13th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

   thx…dr komel
   but…i think braces are to make your teeth look nice…and maybe somehow i will get them on…hopefully
   thank u really much for that i understand now

2. TW Says:
   November 6th, 2008 at 12:24 am

   Hi I’m from the UK and I’m 17.
   One of my teeth next to my two front teeth is bent back.
   I have been told by my dentist that i can’t have braces as i would be in a lot of pain and it would be difficult.
   I would like the invisalign the see through brace that straightens your teeth.
   Is there anyway i could get that for free as i don’t have the amount of money needed for the invisalign and really want a straight smile.
   Many Thanks

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