Adult orthodontics on NHS or Invisalign

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Actually it's a partial AIBU and WWYD...

I have an overjet which is progressively getting worse - it's about 1.2cm horizontal, and starting to affect my dental hygiene. I was referred to orthodontics 2 years ago when it was 7mm and they said they wouldn't do anything as wasn't really affecting my confidence. Now it is. It has changed the entire shape of my face, I don't like smiling and I hate talking as I feel it looks gross. Also been "bullied" a bit for it recently by a crap house colleague.

AIBU to ask for another referral back to orthodontics from dentist?

Secondly, I was wondering about ivsalign - which I can't afford, but I could maybe get a bank loan to cover it I think. Does anyone know if they can fix overjets over 1.2mm ?

I had surgery to correct my overbite in August after 18 months of braces. My overbite was 11mm.
Overbite is when the lower jaw doesn't grow enough to meet the top jaw and an overjet is when the upper teeth, incisors protrude outwards.
I tried to go private and get invisalign but the orthodontist actually referred me to the hospital. Train tracks have the best results and work fast. No one really cares you have them either.
Also there are some specialist brace forums on the internet that I joined at the beginning. Not sure if I am allowed to name them here...?

I would get referred back to the orthodontist and get them sorted especially if it's effecting your self esteem. I've recently got my braces off and I absolutely love my teeth. Such a change in myself as a person after years of bullying.
Go for it!!!

Thank you Bitchycocktail. Had them put on today. Will get the wax on now!Here's hoping I lost a stone in the process too.Certainly struggling to eat anything tonight White wine going down well though.

I got my braces on the NHS for free aged 30, due to impacted teeth. Nothing wrong with my teeth cosmetically, just that I had 5 teeth impacted. The treatment didn't work in the end and I'm now getting implants on the NHS- maintaining them will be down to me. I think that if the case is severe enough then NHS orthodontics are funded. I see a fair few adults at the orthodontics department at the hospital.

Specialist orthodontist here.

I would recommend that you request that your dentist refer you to a specialist orthodontist.

A specialist orthodontist is a dentist who has successfully completed an additional 3 year full time orthodontic course (Masters in Orthodontics) along with a degree in research. An orthodontist is a dentist who has not necessarily undertaken any further training in orthodontics, but, who can, legitimately, charge a patient the same fee as a specialist orthodontist.

An issue of concern here is the 5 mm worsening of the overjet over a 2 year period. This must be investigated to rule out the possibility of an underlying periodontal (gum) problem etc.

If the ideal result can be achieved using braces alone, a patient may be treated in-house in a practice environment, but if the ideal result would require a combination of braces and jaw surgery, then this would be treated in a hospital orthodontic department.

A specialist orthodontist would be able to make a definitive diagnosis and refer appropriately to a hospital if necessary.

Hope this helps!

Wishing you every success in achieving your perfect smile!

Headinthedraw

Sorry for the late response!

Yes please get that wax on, and don't worry you will be able to eat soon I promise but no steaks :-(

Sending shit sorry should be white
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Bitchycocktailwaitress I am interested in finding out whether your orthodontic treatment has permanently aligned your teeth or whether you have had to resort to wearing retainers for the rest of your life? In addition, did you have any kind of issues with your gum health before or after the treatment??

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From my understanding the orthotropic technique of aligning the jaws and teeth without the need for extractions or surgery (promoting healthy facial growth) does not require any retainers at the end of treatment and teeth are left in a stable and relatively straight position for life. Does anyone have any experience with this treatment??

I have an overbite which is getting worse. I had braces at 18 but my teeth have moved due to previous trauma and gum disease. I have been told I need to go private to treat the gum disease and then look at braces again as if you do have underlying gum disease that isn’t treated it would be basically a waste of money to get braces.