Adult Braces Experience

PinkGiraffe wrote:

I would appreciate any advice that could be thrown my way. I have been contemplating braces for years. I keep saying after I have paid for this or that, then I'll get them. Realisingn there will always be something else and that I need to go for it now! So I'd like to visit a few otho's & just get the ball rolling on prices & how much work they think I need done.

I got top braces on 2 weeks ago. I had two teeth extracted. In November the braces will be removed for a week or so for my wedding, then I'll be getting a bottom tooth extracted and bottom braces fitted. All in all it will take about 2 years and the total cost is 5500e. This includes cleanings, extractions, fitting, removal, retainers etc. So it was 700e deposit and 200pm for 2 years. Best decision I've ever made! Best thing is to just stop thinking about it and go for it

22 and checking in. Might be 23 when I have them on but sure who cares haha?

Hopefully have them off by the time I'm 25, finished college hopefully starting a career soon after that.

Anything anyone would like to tell me? Really looking forward to getting them off and I haven't even gotten them on yet. Are invisible braces worth getting?

Wish me luck - I'll keep yous posted

BOHtox wrote: »

Anything anyone would like to tell me? Really looking forward to getting them off and I haven't even gotten them on yet. Are invisible braces worth getting?

Unfortunately there is no way of answering that question here. For example, where invisible braces might work for someone else, you might need the full metal/ceramic braces or vice versa. The best thing you can do is talk to an Ortho because what is needed and will work for one person will be completely different for another one so there is no "one size fits all" fix, if you get me?

Any decent one will offer a free consultation, talk you through what you need and don't need, breakdown of timeframe and cost etc. while answering any questions you have. Once you've done that, you'll find loads and loads useful tips and advice to suit you and help you by reading the thread. Best of luck!

My bottom teeth have moved a lot since my last visit to the orthodontist, which is great but now the newly aligned teeth are clashing off my wisdom tooth. It's not massively painful but at the same time uncomfortable when I eat. Did anyone have a similar problem? My next visit is in two weeks.

BOHtox wrote: »

October 20th is the day I get them on. All going well I can enjoy Christmas dinner in 2018 with them off

Got them on yesterday. I was told they'll take around 2 and 1/4 years. I suppose if I'm lucky I'll have them off by Christmas 2018.

Already counting down the days...

I'm 21 and thinking of getting braces. A relative who is a dentist mentioned fixing a tooth on the top which is slightly rotated and said I could go for invisalign-type braces. My bottom front teeth are a little crooked but the rest are fine. Most people think I have had braces as my top teeth look straight and you wouldn't notice the tooth that is slightly rotated.
I'm not sure whether to get braces or not. I'm 21 but I look very young and I imagine braces will make me look even younger. It's not a huge issue but still! Also, I absolutely hate things in my mouth and going to the dentist. The last time they took an xray by putting something in your mouth at each side (not the one you bite down on the big machine) and I could not tolerate it at all, I kept gagging! That also puts me off. I know these things are probably minor but I'm just trying to weigh up the pros and cons really.
I might inquire again into them and see where that goes.

19 year old here, just out of the orthodontist after getting my braces fitted. Very strange feeling and lots of work to do, but it will be worth it in 2 years time!

littlemouse22 wrote: »

I've had my braces on since August now and I'm so happy with the results so far! I still had a baby tooth on top which resulted in the adult tooth being rotated as there was no slot for it to go. It also pushed the rest of my teeth to the left so my centre line was off. First I had to get the baby tooth removed which left me with a gap for the adult tooth to slot and rotate into. I can't believe how quick it moved - the gap is completely gone and the adult tooth is fully rotated. My teeth have all pushed back towards the centre. There is a few small gaps to fill but barely noticeable.
I went with the ceramic braces on the top and bottom and people are constantly commenting on how great they look, you would hardly even notice I was wearing braces even in photographs! I was contemplating getting braces for ages, reading up on progress stories, looking at before and after pictures etc.. Best decision I made, 4 months down and I am already delighted with the progress.

Littlemouse, I know you posted a while back so I hope you don't mind me bumping up the thread and quoting you!

I just wanted to ask you - and any others who care to answer - your personal experience with keeping the ceramic braces clean?

I'm getting 2 wisdom teeth out this week and can then finally get my braces on in around 12 weeks.

I need to decide if I'm going for ceramics or metal and I'm torn!

I've heard all the usual 'oh no, the ceramic ones go yellow, don't get them!' and 'you can't eat ANYTHING with the ceramic ones, no curry etc, or they stain'...however none of this was mentioned in your post and you should quite happy with them.

Do you find it a chore to keep them clean or easy enough? Is there anything you absolutely can't eat at all?

I don't mind the metal ones, if they're the best option then they'll be worth it.
But as 30 year old single woman, I'd like my braces to be as 'invisible' as possible so I'd really like to get the ceramics if they're easy to clean

All honest feedback appreciated!

I've had one ceramic and one metal arch of braces (upper / lower) for almost a year now.
The ceramic brackets don't stain. And I have self-ligating(?) brackets so no elastics (I think?). As said above, it's the elastics that stain. They are surprisingly discrete!
The metal brackets.. again, I have self ligating ones. Not as discrete. Something that I wish had been mentioned to me is how much sharper they feel! Maybe it's a difference in my upper versus lower lip but I never needed wax for the ceramics, with the metal if I don't use wax for a few days a flap is cut out of my cheek/lip!!

You'll need the interdental brushes that look like very small bottle brushes for cleaning under the wire and around brackets. I've found my WaterPik great for cleaning all crooks and crannies too.

Also, I had wisdom teeth out too. Very little swelling, no bruising, no pain. Follow your surgeons instructions esp the soft food, no straws and taking prescribed medicines!

Has anyone had the 6 month braces as appears to the regular clear ceramic braces?

does anyone here have any experience with orthodontic expander? where this would expand your back teeth to give you wider smile?

my teeth are fairly ok (i did have braces as a child, but didn't widen my teeth as the dentist was't the best it seems) , and I wouldn't wont to wear complete braces, and with having my front two teeth in veneers don't even know if it would work(braces).
Anyway I would like to widen my smile, as at the moment Only 6 front teeth are barely seen, almost only 4.

Any ideas, suggestions?

http://veryniceteeth.com/patient-education-articles/expanders

something like this. Hope the link is allowed

any suggestion on ortho that would do this kind of thing?

Lia_lia wrote: »

As far as I know these don't really work on adults. My brother got one (an expander) before his braces when he was about 18 and it made no difference at all as he was too old apparently. So he had to get surgery in the end.

Maybe what your looking into is something different. Best to get a consultation with an orthodontist as everyone is different!

thanks, upon reading a bit more and as I don't really have any issues but what I perceive narrow smile, I prob wouldn't go for it as it could cause some issues if it isn't done for actually problem

So I'm finally taking the plunge and have booked in for consultations with 2 different orthodontists next week and the week after.

One is in a relatively new clinic owned by an ortho that also offers all the usual dentistry, the prices are all in ranges and dependent on the individual complexity and brace type. They had multiple appointments available at a few days' notice. It's handy that they also offer things like crowns, veneers etc as I will be looking to get a veneer on my peg incisor when I'm done.

The other has been around a long time and is solely an ortho practice and didn't have any appointments for another 2 weeks. Their pricing is all fixed and is tiered depending on how much work you need and the type of brace.

Not sure which I'll go with but the fact one seems to be booked up a lot more ahead of time indicates to me it might be better?

I had braces as a teen but my fixed retainer broke after about 6 years and was cutting my tongue, the emergency dentist who removed it said my teeth shouldn't relapse after so long, but they have to an extent, canines have rotated a bit and have some spacing. Hoping I won't need the braces too long to fix it but won't know til I know!

Is it a very bad sign if one place is a good bit cheaper than the average? E.g. charging 3000 where others may charge 4000?
From their website, they seem great and use 3D scanning instead of taking impressions etc, I'm just not sure if it's too good to be true.

Obviously I won't name names!