Can a 17 yr old afford braces independently?
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check with a few orthodontist in your area. they might be willing to work with you. I f you dont ask you will never know
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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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You can always get clear braces (I know a few adults who have them and you can't tell they have braces unless you really look).  It can never hurt to boost your self-esteem, so if you feel it will then go for it!  It's nice that your husband loves you just the way you are though!
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AS AN ADULT, THIS TOOTH WILL NOT MOVE WITHOUT ORTHODONTICS. W/O BRACES OR W/O INVISALIGN THIS WON'T BE POSSIBLE. MANY ADULTS HAVE BRACES NOWADAYS SO GETTING BRACES OUGHT NOT KEEP YOU FROM WANTING TO GET A JOB. THEREE ARE CERTAIN DENTAL FILLINGS (COMPOSITES) THAT CAN ALSO BE PLACED TO CLOSE A GAP. BY THER WAY ORTHODONTIST NEVER PULL TEETH - - THEY REFER YOU TO YOUR DENTIST FOR BABY TOOTH EXTRACTIONS.
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hey there, I'm a dental assistant, but in the Midwest, so I will do my best to point you in the right direction.  First of all, have you tried medicaid?  If you are a single mom, you're probably eligible.  If you don't want to do that, there is a thing called "Care-Credit" like a credit card, but only for dental stuff.  Also, check your yellow pages!  Affordable Dentures is a chain that will make dentures (and do the extractions) all in one day and they a re about 1/3 price of going to your family dentist, (watch out though, they may look good, but not be perfectly comfortable, but you can always have them professionally relined) if all else fails, you may just have to save your $$.  why don't you try going to a few dentists in town and get their opinion.  The first consultation is usually free.
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Don't do it !!!!  They will look lame and fake in time... Just grow up and give it time.. Or do the braces again! it's never too late, I had them when i was 26 yrs old...
710944
visit an orthodontis, they will let you know if you need braces.
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Charlie,\n\nGo for it! I did not get braces until I was your exact age. I was married and had a year old son, but it was one of the best things I ever did. From that point on, I was never afraid to smile and no longer self-conscious about my teeth. \n\nAt most, this will take a couple of years for you, and you will be amazed at how supportive people are once you get the braces. I won't kid you, this is a somewhat painful process, but well worth it. In addition, it will probably improve your overall health and also keep your teeth and gums in shape for the long haul. Don't put off this decision a day longer!
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Veneers won't work for this problem because the amount of enamel dentists remove is the same thickness as the veneer. Your only other option other then braces is crowns, but in my opinion this is an extreme form of dental treatment in that you may find yourself having problems when your older. Also remember crowns and veneers only last upto 10-15 years so you would have to have them redone which in the long run would cost more. Go for braces, a lot of people now-a-days are having braces when they are adults. Furthermore you can get ones that do not notice!
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It is not just a question of getting your perio disease under control as someone else put it.  It depends on this yes, but also how much bone you have lost.  If you have lost a large amount of bone support, then braces are def. not a good idea.  Your teeth are already susceptible to movement from lack of bone support, put braces on these vulnerable teeth and you might be doing more harm then good. Yes you may have straight teeth for a while, but at what cost?  If you are moderate periodontal disease then I am sure you have lost some bone support.  How much is only what your dentist can see on the x-ray.  You had braces in  high school in which the orthodontist moved your teeth, now you have periodontal disease In which you have lost more bone and ligament support, then say you get braces again after your perio therapy, that is a lot of movement through-out your life.  If I were you I would research carefully all of the pros and cons of getting braces when you have periodontal disease.  Think about how your teeth have shifted since high school.  This is not just from not wearing your retainers, this happens with perio too.  So if you go and have braces put on again, go through the expense, and guess what, your teeth have shifted again.  What then?  I would be very careful, like I said research, research, so you can make an informed decision, not a blind one.  Good luck.
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They won't be growing teeth any time soon.  \n\nContact the local dental school.  They just may install implants for you, for FREE, because they are a teaching school.\n\nOr, save up for dental implants.  Start with the 2 front teeth, and work your way back, two at a time (one on each side), as you can afford them.
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after all (or most) your "adult" teeth are in,braces can be put on. there is no age or (grade)to  wait for. adult braces have become popular but  its best to have it done young.so once your baby teeth are done and new ones have fully grown in..thats the best time
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My son was 8 when I noticed some over-crowding in his teeth.  Yep he still had some adult teeth to come in but there was so little room - it only looked that the problem would be worse.  With some research and calling the Ontario Dental Association (there should be a Dental Association in you area too) Anyway all the medical advise I got was that teeth can still be growing until the age of 14, however if you see any crowding you can correct this with a 'dental appliance'.\n\nMy insurance covered part of the cost, and WOW what a difference, and a big savings as braces was estimated at 6,000 to 10,000 dollars.\n\nAsk you dentist if braces are really necessary and if an appliance would get the job done.  Its not the same as getting perfectly straight teeth, but at least in my sons case they look great without all the pain of braces and it only took 9 months (not years).\n\nI did get information that AFTER THE AGE OF 12 no matter what the problem is (over crowding or twisted teeth) only braces can correct it.\n\nGood Luck!
597135
My son has cerebral palsy and needs braces to help him walk.  My health insurance won't pay for them, so I spent the $1500 on new braces.
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You don't have to have a dentist's referral to go to an orthodontist.  Sometimes you'll get lucky and find one that does not charge for the initial exam.\n\nMake sure you're keeping them clean in the meantime.
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To get it done properly will cost few thousand pounds. On NHS I really wouldn`t recommend it if you want to look good and chew comfortably in the future. If you want good looking braces add a few hundred to the fee...
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My daughter is 6 and her dentist said that she was going to need braces as she gets older.  He stated that he would prob. send her to an orthodontist at about 8 depending on how many of her baby teeth are gone.  They can start to work on little things but not put in the actual braces yet.  I also have a friend whose daughter has been going since she was 8 to have them try to fix some other things before putting on the braces (her teeth were really bad though).  It depends on what they have to do prior to putting on the braces and if he is ready to start wearing them.  What does the orthodontist say?