Hi
I had braces in childhood and as a teen . My teeth were actually show stoppers lol . My best feature all the teasing as a child with a lisp etc all worth it though not at the time .
Move to today age 55 . Despite whitening etc I have noticed my teeth are not so nice and every other photo of me is mouth closed as I no longer like my smile . I will add too a few years ago I fell and wacked my jaw after slipping on ice . At the time the dentist said it was bruising and forth no teeth loss . I accepted this but do wonder if this shifted my previous othordontal work or just age . Please bear in mind when I had my previous work done there was no retaining treatment.
I spoke with my dentist and he said if was just my teeth but I know they were never like this . Basically my smile is angled ( canted )
He referred me to a private dentist and I also went to see another dentist but I decided ultimately would prefer to see an othordontist.
At this time both recommend Invisalign and the cost was too much for me then to afford .
Moving on to now ( this was 3 years ago ) I visited another an orthodontist who gave me options of traditional braces or Invisalign. After researching Invisalign I have agreed to go with traditional. Work will commence in February time .
I am nearly 56 and just worried re menopause etc and bone health . My teeth have crowns and a veneer which they will work around and I keep up with mouth health .
Has anyone my age had work done successfully. I am worried I open a can of worms and regret this .
It is vanity but I don’t have Botox , fillers etc ( fair enough if you do ) my teeth are my thing .
Any similar experience advice both good and bad appreciated