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What can be done to help crooked teeth?

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Rivermonsters · 27/03/2022 14:01

Hello MN,
I’m just worried about my teeth Sad I brush them three times a day but they still look urgh and crooked. When I was in my early teens I went to the orthodontist and they didn’t really specify that I needed braces (cos most definitely my parents would’ve pushed me to get them) . I’m just worried that I’ll be judged by then especially at work, I’m well aware I’m not attractive (doesn’t really bother me as it’s not a modelling competition). It’s just that the job I want is very very male dominated and I’m worried that my crooked teeth will be a disadvantage.
Thanks for listening to my vent

What can be done to help crooked teeth?
OP posts:
caecilius1 · 27/03/2022 14:19

Best thing is to go for a consultation with a specialist orthodontist and find out about adult fixed orthodontics.
You probably can self refer, as it's private treatment, but if you have an NHS dentist, ask if they will refer you. Polite to keep your regular dentist in the loop, as they will be the one extracting any teeth necessary to create space for the orthodontic work.
Good luck.

Rivermonsters · 27/03/2022 14:21

@caecilius1 thank you x

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bellac11 · 27/03/2022 14:24

Your top teeth look fine to me, you can however look at those invisible braces for the lower set if they bother you and I dont think they are hugely costly

KittenKong · 27/03/2022 14:26

Braces - you need to have lost all your milk teeth. I got braces at about 16 but had to have 5 baby teeth pulled out.

Your top ones don’t look too bad.

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