A young Lady I know that is age 20 has Braces behind her Teeth.Her Parents earn a very comfortable Annual Salary,yet don't have Dental Insurance.She told me hers cost $3000 and payment installments are $200 Monthly.The Dental Insurance I am soon getting does not cover cost of Braces or Cosmetic Dentistry.
Youd be hard pressed to find someone with a perfect bit or teeth. If there straight and it doesnt really affect your eating or shape of your mouth I'd say dont worry about it. I had braces, 3 years of hell. LoL $8,000 total and painful, blah!
Cookie,
Example: When I slice a Lemon and eat the fleshy inside,I have problem eating.There are other Foods I have difficulty eating.Also,if I'm away,get a hang Nail and don't have Clippers on Hand,I can't bite off,because my Teeth aren't aligned (though straight).
My daughter had an overcrowding problem when she was younger and I took her for braces.
She wore an appliance which expanded the roof of her mouth, and it also helped with aligning. And then wore a retainer for a year afterwards at night. Turned out she didn't need braces afterall.
Perhaps it may be a more simple route for you as well.
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Cookie,
I don't have an overcrowding problem.Simply,my Teeth aren't aligned.I'll have to see my Dentist to find a solution for the problem.I'm considering a private Dental Insurance,however,they don't cover cost for Braces or Cosmetic Dentistry.If I do need Braces,I will be in a bind.It is cause for concern.
Yes, I understand that your teeth aren't aligned. The point I was making is that perhaps an appliance of some type may be all that's needed to help align your bite.
It's unlikely a dentist is going to be much help when an orthodontist is what's needed.
Why not schedule a visit with an orthodontist and get her/his professional opinion and a cost estimate?
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Chatterbox, I think she means for you to see an Orthodontist just to get
his/her opinion not to have any other work done.
One of my daughters wore only a retainer at night too. She had soft teeth
and our dentist didn't want her in full braces because they might cause easy
rotting. The retainer worked beautifully.
You need a professional opinion before knowing how to proceed.
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