Clear Step (Urgent Advice Needed) Big Goofy Front Teeth

[MissGraham]

Hi ..

I will be starting the clear step treatment next Monday (costing £2500) for treatment to help my top big goofy teeth and 1 slightly twisted tooth at the bottom , But I am not sure if I am making the right decision.

I have like... everyone else been to various dentists which have told me I have an over bite, and my upper jaw is to big for my mouth, hence why the protruding teeth (I really do hate them) there big (1 cm wide/long each) and stick out and they make me feel so self conscious, I hate every thing about them.

So far this has been the cheapest option offered. The other thing is when I told my dentist i needed time to sort out my finances he told me that once the treatment has been offered I have to take it up within 3 months, and another thing he did not show me the written statement given to him by clear step he has not given me a anything in writing to say what the procedure would be although he did explain it to me, but i thought it would have been nice to have it in writing as everywhere else have done his when they stated what they would be doing.

Now I am in two minds and thinking of going elsewhere and thinking about getting the inman aligner instead........... what should I do?

[Dr Sepehrara]

Hi

Clearstep is a very good type of orthodontic treatment and can treat most types of misalignments and crowding. The Inman aligner is a great type of orthodontic treatment, but can only treat mild crowding of the front teeth.

I would suggest that, if you are generally happy with your dentist and wish to have treatment done by him, you asked him for a written estimate. Most dentists like to do this. At our practice we always give our patients a written treatment plan and written estimate, to avoid any confusion and to ensure that our patient fully understand their treatment and the costs involved.

I hope this helps

Kind Regards

Raha

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Its very difficult to say without a full consultation but I would recommend that you speak to your dentist before having the Clearstep aligners fitted and express your concerns.

The correct answer lies in diagnosis of your problem. If your teeth are out of alignment then bracework would be most conservative and best solution long term. It may be possible to utilise the Inman aligner but again, without a full consultation its difficult to say. However I would like to reassure you that the diagnosis for Clearstep is done by a specialist orthodontist so should be done to a very high standard

If your teeth are the wrong shape, bracework will not be the final solution to your problem, although it may be needed prior to any veneer work etc. Always seek the best treatment rather than cheapest.

I hope this helps

Kindest regards

[MissGraham]

Thank you ... Good Advice Given.