im 15 and i have 3mm diameter gap between my front teeth and is the treatment free on nhs
Q. Dr Rob Tennet I had a large gap inbetween my top two front teeth which I had braces fitted on the NHS. This tretment continued for about 10 months then I wore a “night retainer” for a while yet I cannot remember the length but I went through 2 diffrent ones as they had “worn out”. Yet since being told I no longer needed to wear it my front gap has returned although it has remained smaller than before due to a fretescamy operation(removal of large muscle above front incisors). I now the gap is still fairly large with about 3mm diameter. Will I be able to return to the orthodontist without needing to pay for the teeth to be corrected as my family will struggle to afford them? Any advice or information will be gladly appreciated. Many thanks (Curretly 15 going on 16 years old)
A. If you are under 18 NHS treatment is free IF you need it. so the orthodontist will need to assess you. If you do get retreated continue with retainers for life. sometimes after a few years a weekly nighttime wear to confirm no change in fit (therefore tooth position ) is ok. but if you get a 1mm gap opening you know its going wrong. Rob
hello, i am getting treated for my tront gap. They are going to be cutting some tissue out of my mouth. I was wondering would i get a brace (traintracks) for free off the nhs or will i have to pay? (i am 13)
hi, my daughter is 14.. we have been to see an orthodontist .. i am trying to get my daughter braces on the NHS.. I was told by the orthodontist we have seen 3 times that the overbite/gap needs to be 5mm… which it has been less than tht evthe times we have been ….. today my daughter was seen again.. her overbite was 5mm… now the orthodontist is saying it needs to be 6mm … im so confused!!!! can you please tell me what the gap is meant to be… regards rose
hello,
i am 34 years, i would like to know if nhs cover the gap teeth ?
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