My daughter has been recommended implants to replace her baby teeth and then braces. Are there any alternatives?

Q. My 16yr daughter has been fitted a brace as she has missing adult teeth either side of her top middle teeth. we have been told that the best option is to have implants in the gaps and then bring in the rest of the teeth so that any gaps are at the back, but we are unsure whether this is the best option and we would like to know what are the other options if any. My daughter would prefer to have bridges as this would be less painful and give a quicker result but the orthodontist seems to not want to fit them. as we are paying privately for her treatment i think my daughters views should be taken into account. Are we entitled to have a second opinion and be referred to have the rest of the work completed under the nhs? can you advise.,
A. Hi you could have Maryland adhesive bridges fitted instead of the implants and the orthodontist will be able to create the space for this. I don’t know the situation with regards to the 2 nd opinion but once you have started a private treatment you cannot change to Nhs , as the Nhs may not have agreed to treat you initially
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