Category “Dr Thorne Answers”

I’m 14 and I recently enquired about braces because my teeth stick out but are not wonky. Because of the recent changed to the NHS to save money, you teeth have to stick out a certain amount or more and I was 1mm away. My mother is a single parent and on on benefit and so cannot afford braces. I was really disappointed. But, I was doubting braces before anyway because I am conscious of my appearance and I was told that I would have to have 4 teeth out which I’m not keen on because when my mother had a tooth extracted she experienced dry socket and it was very uncomfortable – I would not want to risk the chance of 4 dry sockets at the same time. I would like to know if any teeth have to be extracted for Invisalign and if there are discounts for teenagers with parents on benefit for Invisalign. If there are any other affordable, less visible that normal braces, and have discounts for certain circumstances, please tell me. Thanks.