Wisdom teeth is coming through and need a braces is it covered under NHS?

Q. Hello there, Sorry to bother you but I have two quick questions if you could answer them please? I have previously had fixed braces (both) when I was younger, my bottom brace only stayed on for 4 weeks instead of 6 months as planned. I then had them both removed (after having top on for 1 1/5yrs prior to bottom) and wore the retainer 24 hrs a day for the year. I then went for the yearly check up point and my retainer was taken off of me. My teeth went wonky within months, and I have been too scared to go back. I get really upset about my teeth and suffered alot with braces to still have wonky teeth. I am 19 and in full time education and have swapped dentist now. My wisdom teeth have been coming through for a year and causing me grief, will they fit braces with the wisdom teeth growing through and are they likely to get funded by the NHS? Sorry its so long and hope its understandable for you to answer. Many thanks

A. Hi, thanks for you questions. I wouldn’t expect you to get braces on the NHS and you may need to have the wisdom teeth removed before you have any other orthodontic treatment.

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May 2nd, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Hayley Says :

Hi,
my wisdom tooth has just started to come out in the upper mouth. one corner of the tooth is poking out from my gum. I had my fixed brace removed 2 years ago after nearly 3 years of braces. but i have a fixed retainer will my new wisdom teeth affect my now straight teeth?

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