Hello Doctor, My daughter is born 1993 and desperately needs to have braces fitted. She is bullied at school for her bad teeth and it is affecting her badly. She is currently in sixth form and studying her A levels, which is stressful enough as it is without the added stress of her anxiety over the appearance of her teeth which is only worsened by the bullying. She fears if her teeth aren’t fixed soon then the bullying will continue at university and for the rest of her life. I had once tried to get her the dates for braces which I did get but then I moved to a different place and I could not attend the appointment.
Please advise me! Do you think, her being in full time education still and her having severely crooked teeth,if she could get an exception from NHS .
I am a single parent and cannot afford to buy expensive braces. Please guide Many Thanks, I look forward to hearing your response.
Posts Tagged ‘adult braces’
Can My Daughter Get Braces On The NHS If She Is Over 18?
Monday, January 7th, 2013My front tooth has shifted before I got my Essix retainer. Now it won’t move back. What can I do?
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013Hi. I had adult braces and when they came off, I had to wait five days to receive my essix retainer. In this time, my front tooth has shifted forward whereas it was totally straight when braces were removed. I have been wearing essix retainer religiously but the gap is exactly the same and shows no sign of closing…what can I do? I’m so paranoid the gap will keep opening. Will th essix retainer not push the tooth straight back into position? My impressions were taken the same day my braces came off so should be perfect. Also the essix only came halfway on teeth and they still don’t cover all the teeth and there are spaces between the bottom of the front teeth and the essix retainer. About 3 or 4 millimetres. I have been using aligned chewies but to no avail. How do I know if the tetainer is fitting me properly and doing its job. Also is it necessary for the retainer to cover all the front teeth? Even if my retainer for bottom of teeth to bottom of retainer, the top of my teeth would still be exposed……should this cover the gums too? Please help
I am 32 years old and need an ‘invisible’ brace, can you recommend one?
Friday, April 27th, 2012 do lingual braces work for strong
bottom teeth, where invisalign would not. it has been recommended to use fixed braces on the front but working in public relations i am not happy with this option, therefore i am happy to try lingual braces. My bottom teeth require improving and my bite is not good. I do have strong teeth but as a 32 year old i am not happy to go around with an obvious brace. i am receiving very contradictory advice from various orthodontists and need clarification. i was seen by a very experienced orthodontist yesterday who didnt feel that lingual braces were very good and that tore up your tongue. I know he is a very good orthodontist and has had great success with traditional fixed braces but he didnt seem to understand my problem. I know he treats a lot of children and to be honest they are normally quite happy to have a traditional front brace. any feedback would be gratefully appreciated.
I used to wear a brace, but now my teeth have moved back again, what can I do?
Monday, October 17th, 2011I am 19, I used to have braces when i was younger, but my teeth have gone back to normal! the two canine teeth have tucked behind my front two teeth, which makes them look larger and they stand out!I i am very consious about my teeth and i feel that people are looking at them when i talk to people.I dont really know on whom or where to go to for this. would you be able to point me into the right direction. Thank you very much for your time doctor
What advice could you give for a 30 year old looking for braces?
Thursday, April 7th, 2011im 30 this year an have been lookin into having a brace fitted could u give me some advice please!can i get it done on the nhs?an what cost would be involved?am where shoud i go?i live in the midlands any help wuould be very grateful thanx
I regret not having braces when I was 16 and now that I am an adult I’m not sure what is my best option. Orthodonics or veneers?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011When i was 16 i was offered a brace which i, stupidy, declined and now i am regretting it as when i recently went to the dentist to ask about having a bace put on she informed me that my teeth had set in place and were very strong so the likely-hood of my teeth staying in place when the brace was taken off was very small. I am very very concious of my teeth being crooked (even though i have been assured many times that they are “not that bad”) and rarely smile with my teeth on show. I have been looking into veneers as these seem like the best option for me. from what i have told you would you say that veneers would be the route i should take? and how much would i be looking at paying for them? Thank you.
I need a brace after my wisdom teeth have crowded my mouth, can I get the treatment on the NHS?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011i have had braces when i was younger i am now 22 and when my wisdom teeth came through it has strted to push my teeth back and worse than before would i beable to get treatment on the nhs or funding as im currently on tax credits and maternity??
My wisdom teeth have caused my teeth to crowd, what advice can you give to change this?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011Hi I was just wondering when I was younger my dentist analyzed my mouth and said I need teeth taken out for my wisdom’s to grow but I did not take it I want perfect teeth but I don’t know how advanced the technologies are these days I have crooked teeth where all my wisdom’s have grow through but as I have no space in my mouth its pushed all my teeth together and I also have it where my tooth enamel is thin is there anything I can do?
I want straight teeth but have gum disease, what do you advise?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011i am 45 years old, is there any way i can have straight teeth? i have gum disease.
Can I get braces on the NHS?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011Hi im 24 years old and need braces on my top teeth,i work part time single mum, would i get braces on the nhs or would i have to pay private, thanks
