I am 23 years old and in full time education, can I get braces on the NHS?
Hi there,
My question is in relation to orthodontic surgery.
I am currently 23 years old and in Full time education.
I had permanent braces fitted when i was a teenager and they were removed at the age of 15. I wore my retainer for the time scales my dentist advised. When i first had the braces fitted at 14 the dentist did not advise i needed to have any teeth removed, however I have had trouble with my wisdom teeth coming through and now my mouth feels over crowded.
Now 8 years later my top teeth have moved and my front 4 teeth had moved back to their original positions before having the braces!
I am really conscious of my smile, it’s not awful but i am aware of my teeth and have seen them looking better.
My main questions are – can i get braces again? And can adults only have invisylin? And what would the cost be? Being that i am a full time student will i get any benefit for this from the NHS or a discount? Your response would be much appreciated.
Unfortunately you probably won’t qualify for a brace on the NHS. Invisalign would probably work well and would be a good way to straighten the teeth as this technique tends to be the most acceptable to adults especially compared to fixed braces
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