My teeth have relapsed after having a brace, can i get new braces on the NHS?

Q.
hi i had braces when i was about 13 after i had them take off i was told to wear my retainers every day , and fter about 2 years i can wear them a couple times a week with out my teeth moving i have done wat they said but my teeth have all moved and now my retainer wont fit , is there any way i can get braces fitted again on the nhs i have a maternaty exemtion certifcate ?
A.
After the age of 18 braces are not available on the NHS. You could look at Invisalign as an option. To help avoid relapse again you should have fixed bonded retainers next time and I prefer to combine this with Essix removable retainers that you wear every night
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April 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Ethan Says :

Hi, I had braces as a child and within a few months of them being taken off my teeth went back to how they were to start with. Retainers didn’t exist then (1980 ish). Now one of my bottom teeth which has been pushed forward so far the teeth behind have closed together and now touch. The tooth which sticks out is now being worn by the contact with the upper teeth. Is there any hope of having corrective work done on the NHS ?

April 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Layla Says :

I had a brace 3 years ago, but didnt wear my retainer afterwards. My teeth are quite strainght, however, would it damage them if i were to undergo another straightnening treatment now?

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