Can my teeth be straightened without braces?
Q. Oh my i cannot believe i am actually doing this as i am petrified of dentists and have had numerous bad experiences!!! But here goes…i am 35yrs old and when i was younger i had many teeth out due to over crowding and what a nightmare (one i will never forget or have forgot) anyway i had to wear braces for a long time and when they came out was never offered a retainer (didn’t even know about them). My teeth are crooked and i would love to have a beautiful smile as i feel ugly because of my teeth and always smile with my mouth closed, i have had consultations where i have been told i should have braces and i have a slight over bite. I don’t know which way to turn and really can’t face wearing braces again. I really don’t know which way to turn and dream of having a lovely smile. Any advice would be grateful…Please and thankyou.,
A. Hello there are now many ways to straighten your teeth without having to wear permanent braces and one possible option is to look into invisalign, or the possibility of lingual braces which sit behind your teeth so people cannot see them. I make sure all my patients wear retainers and the best way is to ensure this is to have a fixed retainer on the back of your teeth
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