I want braces but NHS has refused me treatment – can anything be done?

Q. hi.. i just want to ask. my teeth stick out bad.. im 17 and turning 18 in 3 months and the nhs refude to treat me as i had braces at 15.. they said they could treat me afta 3 years of having braces but il be 19 because my braces came off at 16 and the braces wont be free i would have to pay £1000z of pounds and i cant afford it.. the braces straihtened my teeth but dint push it back completly.. and i had no teeth taken out the dentist advised me 2 wait like 10 years so my face matures.. cant wait that long its making me miserable..im so concious of my smile because i cannnot hide my teeth.. my lips dont close so i cant do anything.. i feel i can not eat infront of anyone.. now im stuck like this until i can afford it which i dont no when because im in full time education and will be going university next year so i will have alot of expenses.. my whole childhood is made me feel ugly and the braces did not work 🙁 is there anything i can do or do i have to wait til i can pay for it??.,
A. hi asked to be referred to the local dental hospital when you get to university. their orthodontic department may be able to help. regards safeer
Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt
April 18th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
marcus Says :

hi i wanted braces aswell cause i just want straight teeth i am turnng 17 and the nhs refused me do know why ??

June 13th, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Louise Says :

Hi, i went to an orthodontist when i was 16 and they refused to give me braces under the NHS and said i would have to go private =(
I’m now 18, and i’m planning on getting braces privately this summer

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

I have a gap between 1mm-2mm between my front two teeth. I have been to the orthodontist but as all my other teeth are straight i have been refused braces on NHS, and braces privately is too expensive! What other cheaper options do I have? Could you also tell me about clipping the frenum? By dentist suggested that a year ago but didnt ask about price etc.. thanks please get back to me!

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kylee Says :

i am 20 years oldand should have got braces fitted when i was at school,butdidnt.i really need braces on top and bottom teeth.I am currently on sickness benefit and am looking into how much it would cost for a consultation and treatment afterwards? it would be appreciated if u could get back to me.

May 24th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Giovanna Says :

HI..i was just enquiring about any braces you have available for my bottomteeth and a cast please? tha.nk you

March 15th, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Megan Says :

I have been refused braces and been told to go back to the dentist in 6 months. I am very worried about my appearance and the large gap between my teeth. I cried when i found out this information. My parents are not wiling to go private as the prices are extortionate. I turn 13’in june. What should I do?

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