I Have Confidence Issues As I Have An Underbite And A Small Jaw. Could I Get This Sorted Through The NHS?
Q.
Hi, I am 21 years old and have an under-bite and also a small top jaw. I got told I could have it on the NHS but my parents were too worried about the potential side effects of having it done so they paid for my to have an upper brace to sort out my top teeth. However, my confidence is still very low and now wish I had had it done. I emailed my old orthodontists to enquire whether I can have this procedure now. They said I couldn’t have it done any more as I am over 18 but I recall my orthodontist saying I still could due to how bad my jaw(s) are. So now I am very confused, please help!
Hi, I am 21 years old and have an under-bite and also a small top jaw. I got told I could have it on the NHS but my parents were too worried about the potential side effects of having it done so they paid for my to have an upper brace to sort out my top teeth. However, my confidence is still very low and now wish I had had it done. I emailed my old orthodontists to enquire whether I can have this procedure now. They said I couldn’t have it done any more as I am over 18 but I recall my orthodontist saying I still could due to how bad my jaw(s) are. So now I am very confused, please help!
A.
I would advise that you go for second opinion from a private specialist orthodontist as to find out whether you can still get this done. It’s always better in person to find this out. Braces are considered cosmetic and as you are over 18, you will no longer get this treatment for free through the NHS, so this is maybe why your dentists are getting confused. Make sure you have everything you’d like to ask in mind prior to your visit. Regards, Mark.
I would advise that you go for second opinion from a private specialist orthodontist as to find out whether you can still get this done. It’s always better in person to find this out. Braces are considered cosmetic and as you are over 18, you will no longer get this treatment for free through the NHS, so this is maybe why your dentists are getting confused. Make sure you have everything you’d like to ask in mind prior to your visit. Regards, Mark.
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