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What was your dcs teeth like before braces? (NHS)

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 10:09

Dd has her first orthodontist appointment in a few weeks. I’m so worried that they will turn her down.

She has a really bad overbite, most of her teeth are wonky and she can’t close her mouth properly resulting in sore throats etc.

I added a picture but it’s abit rubbish 😂

I wouldn’t have a clue what grade she is? She’s so desperate for them I’d be
Gutted for her if she doesn’t get them 😩 and I might end up going private.

Do you have a pic of DCs teeth before braces? And after would be fab!

What was your dcs teeth like before braces? (NHS)

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GaraMedouar · 07/03/2019 10:15

I don't have a pic but my DS2 had a bad overbite but also one of his top front teeth (not the middle one, the one next to it) was stuck up in the gum and hadn't descended . He was allowed NHS treatment. Now his teeth are perfect - like a set of joke teeth if you know what I mean, took 3 years.

DS1 had a slight overbite and wasn't allowed NHS braces. But they are barely noticeable, not like your DD's. Hopefully she will be allowed to have them.

SwayingInTime · 07/03/2019 10:20

The dentist was genuinely confused when I asked whether my daughter's treatment would be free. He said he would never refer a child for potentially paid for treatment without telling me, he basically said he didn't make referrals that wouldn't be covered and there was no mention of money, assessment or any uncertainty at the orthodontist. I'd read up on all this prior to going but it just seemed like I was talking gobbledygook! My daughter had several severely rotated teeth but they were basically functional. So much less pretty than your daughter's but 'better' in another way I suppose?

Miljah · 07/03/2019 10:21

My DSs teeth (both DSs) didn't look as 'bad' as your DDs before NHS treatment.

In fact, I was surprised they accepted DS2 at all!

I don't think she'll be rejected, and she'll have so much more confidence afterwards.

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 10:24

I can’t wait for her to feel more confident. She’s going to secondary school this year and I would like her to have them before she goes.

Hers are all wonky especially the bottom ones. She struggles to brush them properly because of how over crowded they are 😩 she’s much better now she has an electric tooth brush.

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SwayingInTime · 07/03/2019 10:26

Teeth before.

SwayingInTime · 07/03/2019 10:31

And during:

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 10:32

That’s amazing!!

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babysharkah · 07/03/2019 10:34

@SwayingInTime what a huge difference! Dt1 has been referred for a cross bite just waiting for it to come through.

I went through the works - head gear, train tracks, retainer and my teeth were totally worth it.

SheSaidNoFuckThat · 07/03/2019 10:39

My DS has a large overbite, 2cm. He was offered the choice of braces or jaw surgery and braces. He went for just braces and the difference is amazing, he has them removed next moth and will then have a retainers for another 18 months (he's 15 if it makes any difference).

RagamuffinCat · 07/03/2019 10:42

I had similar teeth to your daughter's. I had braces on for 5 years, but am so happy I did now, as my teeth are completely normal and straight, even though it has been 15 years since I had them off! I don't think she will have a problem getting braces, as having such a bad bite that she can't close her mouth can cause problems further down the line if not treated.

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 11:24

Thank you all!

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implantsandaDyson · 07/03/2019 11:39

My almost 14 year old dd would have had teeth like your daughters pic, probably more of an overbite/jaw issue. She has just finished her treatment- she had a top plate with wire front, fixed train track braces top and bottom, retainer top and bottom and now she just has retainer at night. The whole process took just short of two years.
The difference in her teeth, shape of her face everything has been amazing. The whole procedure also got her into really good habits re her teeth. Even her orthodontist was amazed at how smoothly everything went. She did everything he told her to . Followed every piece of advice he gave her. She was well within the parameters of NHS criteria, her dentist told us he felt there would be no issue re the criteria when he referred her and the orthodontist made it clear at the first appt that she qualified.
She had a few appts with the orthodontist before he started everything - he wanted to make sure she was ready for the responsibility and he isn't a fan of moving the teeth too early. So she was 12 when she got the plate.

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 11:59

Actually found a better picture! This was last year so she’s grown abit face wise but stil very much the same

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 16:33

Thank you all xx

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Troels · 07/03/2019 16:51

Dd's didn't look like the overbite was as big as your Dd's. Turned out hers was her jaw was too far back, she has had blocks since last summer to pull it forward, she takes them out to eat. Next month she gets her train tracks.

Prokupatuscrakedatus · 07/03/2019 17:17

DD`s teeth before (at the back) and after brace-correction - not NHS but payed by our equivalent compulsory insurance.
There is a parents' contribution you get back when the child finishes the treatment.

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TheFunkyFox · 07/03/2019 18:33

That’s amazing!

What are the blocks? I wonder what they will say!

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Troels · 08/03/2019 08:38

Blocks are removable braces, Dd's looked like clear false teeth, only without the teeth attached, just metal wires, they clicked into place and she carrys a plastic box to drop them in at lunch. She's a lazy beggar and I've nearly thrown them out a few times when she has thrown them in the lunch bag with the rubbish and forgotton to put them back in.
She has a hard time talking with them in so removes them often. I pushed her to have them in all night sleeping and that way it was a long block of wearing them at least.

Perihelion · 08/03/2019 09:12

Warn your DD that any treatment may not start straight away. In my DD's case, she first saw an orthodontist 3 years ago. Started treatment in January at age 13.
To increase to size of her top palate they have waited to do the work at the time when she's growing the fastest.

sonlypuppyfat · 08/03/2019 09:19

My DD has had braces and only her two front teeth slightly crossed, she does regret having the braces though

gambaspilpil · 08/03/2019 09:25

They have a strict criteria in relation to receiving free orthodontist treatment. I am fairly sure you can have a look on line. My DD had overcrowding due to extra teeth and two teeth that grew behind the front two hers were a mess. They are near perfect now after nearly three years of treatment.

ItsAllGone19 · 08/03/2019 10:12

I can’t wait for her to feel more confident. She’s going to secondary school this year and I would like her to have them before she goes.

I wouldn't rely on that happening. DD1 has been in orthodontist care since age 7 when she had removable retainers to help correct one of her immediate teeth issues. She'll be 12 this year and we're still under their supervision waiting for the right time to correct the rest of the problem.

The minimum to expect is that they'll want all adult teeth (except wisdom) in place before starting substantial treatment. They'll also want to time it properly from a growth perspective.

My daughter has lost the last of her baby teeth but we suspect that we still won't get a green light in the next appointment which will annoy her. She's desperate to have her teeth straight and 'normal'.

Best of luck for your daughter

Titsywoo · 08/03/2019 10:17

DS went for his assessment yesterday as his last baby tooth has just fallen out (he is 12). I thought his overbite was fairly bad but apparently it's only 5mm and his jaw is a funny shape so they might not be able to do much anyway and it's likely we'll have to pay. They said to come back in 6 months for another look once more adult teeth are through.

Hortuslover · 08/03/2019 10:32

Dentist said he’ll refer ds for braces but only when he’s lost all his baby teeth..he still has 4 to lose and ds 12, nearly 13 so could be a while for us yet.

gambaspilpil · 08/03/2019 11:45

ItsAllGone19 I agree with you. My DD is 15 now and only started treatment once she had lost her baby teeth and she had already started secondary.

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