Q.
I’m 15 years old and was told by my orthodontist this week that I’d need braces. The problems with my teeth which he stated in a letter were: (1) There’s a deep filling in the upper right 1st molar, this will need to be closely monitired.If it causes a problem it may need to be extracted or have root canal treatment. (2) There’s severe lower crowding and severe upper crowding (3) The upper front teeth are 3mm ahead of the lower front teeth (2-4mm is normal) (4) Upper and lower front teeth overlap excessively, a deep bite (5) Upper front teeth are left of center (6) Lower front teeth are right of center with the jaw relaxed (7) The molars are biting behind their ideal position He said I’d need to wear the braces for 2 years and a retainer after this. That’s my main problem as I’m half way through my second last year of school this would mean I’d still have the braces on when I’m goin to college and I have never liked the look of braces at all. Along with this treatment he say’s I first have to have four teeth removed (upper first premolars right and left, lower second premolars right and left). Would I be suitable for invisalign and if so how much in Ireland would it cost, how long would treatment take??? Thanks