Can i get surgury instead of braces or invisalign? if not what are other quicker options?
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Hello,\n\n    In orthodontics, "Faster and Quicker" solutions are not part of the vocabulary. Your orthodontist will suggest a good solution that will lead to a satisfactory result, no matter the time it takes. Most people are experiencing at least 18-24 months of treatment, but this might vary a lot depending on your age and your condition.\n\n     Surgery is normally a part of some orthodontic treatments, and are rarely done without a proper orthodontic support. But not everybody will need surgery!!! Orthognathic (jaw correction) surgery is normally performed in order to correct severe conditions that orthodontics alone cannot treat. Typically, an individual will have several months of orthodontic treatment before undergoing surgery, and it might continue after that.\n\nIn any case, a surgery is definitely not a shortcut for an orthodontic treatment!
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Visit an orthodontist.  They have an appliance that can help.  If not treated, buck teeth, speech problems and low self esteem are all a factor.
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An Orthodontist.. is a specialist for Braces, only. \n\nMost General Dentist, can take them out... He'll take an x'ray to confirm its something he can do. If he cant, he'll refer you to an Oral Surgeon, in your area.
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As a practicing orthodontist, I can offer you the following advice: Seek the services of a board certified orthodontist in your area. Don't go to general dentists or shop prices at "clinics."  The orthodontist will do a complete diagnostic workup, (models, x-rays, photos. etc) He/She will then have a treatment conference with you to discuss results. Invisalign can only work in selected cases. Ceramic braces are for more difficult problems that invisalign can't correct. As a last resort, consider having crowns or laminates placed.  They involve tooth preparation (reduction in size and shape) prior to cementing.\nGood luck.\nNJ orthodontist
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best for people with minor tooth misalignment.  \n\nif there is lots of crowding or big spaces throughout the oral cavity traditional braces are still better.\n\nyour dentist can decide best which is a better choice.  consultations are usually covered 100% by insurance...ask your dentist (orthodontist)
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visit an orthodontis, they will let you know if you need braces.
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if you're in your teens you should go with invisalign, it's hardly noticible and other people will have them. Otherwise I would get surgery even though it would take up time and cost money because then you might stick out a little with braces or invisalign.
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Medicaid will not pay for braces because they consider it cosmetic. Sad, I know. Other options are maybe finding a dental college that will do the work (under close supervision) for pretty low cost. The only other thing I know is to take out a loan. I've got two kids that are going to need braces in the next 1-2 years and I'm taking them to the nearest dental college. If you are old enough, you can help your mom out by getting a part-time job or baby-sitting and help pay for it. You'll get something you need, help relieve your Mom of some of the financial burden, and have a sense of accomplishment.
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I would recommend to go to your general dentist and have a professional cleaning done.  Often, the instruments in which I use safely remove orthodontic cement.
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traditional braces costs (on average) about $5,000. Ceramic brackets are about $500 extra. These costs do not include x-rays, extractions, or special appliances. Invisalign treatment (in most cases) costs about the same as traditional braces.\n\nBut that varies. Let me explain.\n\nIf you have a health insurance plan that covers orthodontics, you might pay less, especially if you go to a provider that is in your insurance network. But be careful. Just as you wouldn't choose a medical specialist only because he is on your plan, don't choose an orthodontist soley based on this criteria. Get a consultation (usually free or minimal cost) and see how comfortable you are with that person. No amount of money saved can make up for two years with an orthodontist you don't like or don't have confidence in. Also, remember that most dental plans cover braces only before treatment begins. So if you've already started treatment, you may be out of luck.\n\npainful? No, braces might cause discomfort during the first week, and immediately after alterations, but in general, braces are not painful.
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nope.  just part of the process of having braces.  it'll be worth it.
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Yes. Go see your dentist and he'll fit you for a mouth guard. It feels like a retainer.
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I went to see an orthodontist recently for the same problem after having had braces years ago. She told me I would need braces for a while to correct the problem. Apparently in some cases a retainer won't be enough to shift teeth back into place.
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if u go to a orthodontist they give u three options there is braces  that hurt every time u go to get them tightened that's usually the first option if u don't wont that there is then braces that are clear they are a little more expensive but u can't tell that u have clear braces  and the hurt and then the last option is surgery it is the most expensive and it hurts but it is a one time hurting
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Check out http://www.orthognathic.com/ for some answers.
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In my rural Mid-Atlantic general practice, I charge $3,000 for most Invisalign cases, which is less than traditional braces in most cases.  I have heard that some charge more for Invisalign than they do for braces, though.  The thing is, I an not a specialist and I choose to do only "easy" cases that will not require extra devices to be used in conjunction with Invisalign.  This can add to the fee significantly.
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invisilign takes about twice as long as traditional braces and most of the time you still need to bracket the teeth