Q.
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.
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.
A.
Hi
It depends on the amount of crowding and misalignment you have as to whether you should have teeth out or not….however we generally now try not to take teeth out and widen your smile if possible.
I’m afraid you are unlikely to get less visible braces on the NHS or discounted. Maybe your PCT (Primary Care Trust for your area) maybe able to advise you.
Good luck
Adam
Hi
It depends on the amount of crowding and misalignment you have as to whether you should have teeth out or not….however we generally now try not to take teeth out and widen your smile if possible.
I’m afraid you are unlikely to get less visible braces on the NHS or discounted. Maybe your PCT (Primary Care Trust for your area) maybe able to advise you.
Good luck
Adam
Dr Adam Thorne
Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
