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Adult braces
I'll be turning 26 in a couple of months but need a brace pretty badly really. One of my front teeth sticks out quite a lot and is slanted and it makes me feel very self consious. Years ago I got my dentist to refer me to an orthodontist. I went to the appointment but chickened out of getting them because he said it would take about 2 years to fix. I know that's usually the average time but I just couldn't go through with it. I've been to see a different dentists about invisalign and the inman aligner but they both said I wasn't suitable and needed fixed braces. I just feel like 26 is far too old to have braces and that I should've had them when I was a teenager. I don't think i'll ever be properly happy or confident until it's sorted though.
Has anyone else had braces at this age or older? What was the reaction to it?
Has anyone else had braces at this age or older? What was the reaction to it?
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You may take my word that teeth move remarkedly fast 6 month smiles works, it's worth finding somewhere which offers this service and ask to see some before and after pictures.
Also he soon felt far less self conscious of the braces than he did of his crooked, yellow teeth
Must remember to nag him about his retainer though
I'm sure the 2 year braces are much better in that they perfect your bite, but for what they offer, the 6 month ones were fine for me (though I do think they are far too expensive). My teeth are dead straight now. I was 40 when I had them and though it was a pain having them, the time went pretty quick and it was worth the hassle,
How much did they cost, if you don't mind me asking?
I suppose you're right, but i've got very little confidence anyway, almost non existant, so to have them will make me feel worse, but i'm so desperate for them to be straightened.
All the more reason to get brave and go for it. I promise you, you won't regret it. Just think about the day the brace comes off and your teeth are all straight. It will give you a confidence you never knew you could have. Don't deprive yourself of that. Go and get your braces and wear them with pride
I can't remember - it was either £1800 or £2800...a big difference, I know! I'm in London though so if you're outside London it will probably be cheaper. I remember it was similar to the cost for the 2 year ones, even though the 6 month ones take less expertise and only take 6 months to do. I absolutely don't regret it and certainly never got any bad comments from anyone for wearing them.
I'm 23 and have had braces for nearly 2 years now - I know I'm a bit younger than you but it's still fairly old to have braces. I know fixed braces suck, and I do feel self conscious about them some of the time, but I know that at the end of it it'll be worth it - and, to be honest, I've never actually had any negative comments.
Truffle cart - Are the six month smile braces really noticable like the fixed ones?
Seriously don't worry about what people think, apart from anything else OH found it a conversation point
like ilove2dook says, the brackets are tooth coloured, ie sort of see through plastic, and the wire is very thin. They're noticeable though, they're in no way 'invisible' like some of the blurbs for them claim. if you go for fixed braces at the front of the teeth (not the lingual ones) then you have to brazen it out and accept that people will see them. I think you're over-worrying about how embarrassing it will be though. Just go for it -- you won't regret it. it will be over in a flash and you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
Wow, rock on mum indeed! And good for you too.
Jill, I was 38 when I got braces and had them for 2 years. I wasnt in the least embarrassed, people were quite fascinated - some probably thinking "oh, I could maybe do that"
Next up teeth whitening
I know he was an orthodontist, but I do think he took out the wrong teeth to sort mine out, I think they would've been better taking out big teeth (molars?) at the back, rather than single teeth.
Lol thanks
Op, I met my fiancé when I had my braces on (I had stitches in my face too.....that's a whole other story) and it didn't put him off. Don't over think what people may think. No ones bothered. And the ones they are are interested in them in a good way. You'd be amazed the amount of times having a brace on as an adult opens up a conversation.
Mine have cost around £2000 and getting clear ones are so much better because like you i was very insecure having them (especially throughout my first year of uni) but now i've got them i'm so happy and don't regret them for a minute. I do still get a little insecure when i meet new people of them but they are so worth it. My teeth look so much better compared to what they used to be like.
The way i look at it is you've gotta have braces on for a short period of time but they will give you a life time period of nice teeth. If your already insecure about your teeth, as the years go on the insecurity will get bigger and bigger. The sooner you get them on the sooner they will come off and honestly braces are so worth it. The best decision i've ever made.