A. I am sorry to hear about your situation, but as this wasn’t addressed at a younger age, then you’re right, you will need to pay for your treatment privately.(as you’re over 18 now) Braces can be quite expensive, but many clincs offer payment schemes and finance to make the treatment more affordable. As you mentioned that your side teeth didn’t come through when you were younger, the perhaps braces aren’t the right treatment- as bringing all the teeth together to close the gaps may make your smile appear unsymmetrical as the right teeth aren’t in the right place. Ideally, you need to discuss all of your options with a cosmetic dentist to see what the best results can be. You may need to have alternative treatment such as implants in the areas where your teteh didn’t come through to restore your smile to its best potential. Good luck. If you need more information or a free consultation, I would be more than happy to see you at one of my kissdental clinics in Manchester.