Dentist Braces or not?

This is very imberresing but I need to know...Okay, that last time I visited a dentist was about 7 years ago. Now I am 19 years old and I am not too happy with my smile. My teeth are not straight and I think I have two cavities. Most of my friends have their smiles in perfect condition but I am the only one who struggles with this issue. I would like to know if it's braces what I need? I mean, I haven't gone to a dentist for a while and I think they have to work a lot with me before they can actually put on braces right...?? And if so, about how long will it take for me to have a PERFECT smile?





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You can't really blame me because it wasn't up to me, my mom never really took me to a dentist.

Dentist Braces or not?
you know the same thing happened to me. I went to the dentist when I was younger but developed a great fear of going there and my last visit was when I was like 10 years old. I decided when i was 17 i wanted braces, the orthodontist told me i needed some work on my teeth so i had to go to a general dentist. I JUST now got my braces on last week and im now 21!! It only took so much time b/c 1. im a lazy procrastinator and 2. my general dentist had a really busy schedule so appt's wud come 6 months apart. In total, i got 2 cleanings, 8 fillings, and 4 extractions before getting my braces and trust me when i say my teeth were horrible!! Dont be afraid to go, you'll be very happy you did!! Go to a general dentist first, let him/her know you want to get braces and they'll fix you right up, while you are getting your teeth fixed do your research on a good orthodontist for braces, dont waste your time or itll take you 3 years like it took me to get them. Ask your gen. dentist for a recommendation, they will usually have one and you can check that place out and set up a free consultation after all your teeth are fixed to find out if you need braces. Braces will take you anywhere from 1.5-2 years maybe more depending on how bad your teeth are. Also since you have cavities, you're gonna need fillings, my fillings are metallic colored and very noticeable when i laugh or yawn, so if it matters to you, you can ask for tooth colored fillings, not sure if they cost more or not but not all dentists do them so be sure to look around if thats what you want. Good Luck!!





if you want more details just ask, i can give you EXTREME details of almost everything, if ive been through it, and i can let you know how much i paid for all the stuff done to my teeth so you can make sure your not being ripped off!!
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Reply:yea u need braces i expect. they take roughly 12 - 18months then they get taken off and you get a retainer to keep themin place while the gums are still soft from all the movement. i have braces and its the best thing i ever did. go see your dentist n he/she will tell you what you need, dont be afraid. the longer you leave it the worse itll get
Reply:erm, i tihnk the easiest way to know if you need braces is to actually go to a dentist youself. im sure theyll tell you if you need one. =) but anyway, i suppose, from your own descrption, you WOULD need one...?





plus perfect smile...?will, at first maybe youll find your own smile pretty weird, coz youll be soo used to seeing yourself with braces, but then your teeth would be STRAIGHT. so if a perfect smile is one that consists of straight teeth, then ya, its about a year plus.





good luck with teethy...! =)
Reply:Hi :)


First of all a dentist can't help you :) You need to see an orthodontist. I too wasn't happy with my smile and when I was 29 I decided to see an ortho. He prescribed braces for me. However, first I had to get my wisdoms pulled -i didn't have enough room in my mouth otherwise- Anyways I LOVED wearing the braces. I don't know why. I thought they were sexy :) An ortho will look at your mouth, then do x-rays. He will then decide what to do next. If you get braces AWESOME! After you will get a retainer for both top and bottom teeth OR you will get a permanent wire which goes on the inside of your mouth. It doesnt hurt but, mine fell off due to the acidity level of my mouth so I got the retainer. I wore it at night only ;) For me it took 2 years. I got used to it really quick. Trust me its the right direction to go to. I now am not afraid to smile WIDELY! Unfortunately, I can not tell you how long it will take. I would say 2-3 years. OH and if you haven't gotten the hint, braces are so cool nowadays. Ive seen people in their 30s-40s wearing them. You can get ones for the inside of your teeth too.


Good luck! Keep smiling!
Reply:It depends how long your orthedontist plans for.If you want a perfect smile.Then go for the braces.I have them and am looking at 2 years.If people call u names try and make a name for them or arguement.It depends on what u prefer.Braces arn't really a thing that can be prevented.It depends on what u want.A good look without Braces.Or fixed teeth in a few years with a wonderful smile.I like the braces part
Reply:Ok, first u need to see a general dentist, and don't be embarrased,nobody will judge you! It's your mouth and you decide when to go take care of it! You'll probably have more than two cavities, unless you hate sugar, you also might have some gum problems, which occur from a tartar built up on your teeth right below the gum line. But no worries,u'll be okay. Before visiting an ortho you definately should have your general dentist do his work,that's when u'll be ready for braces. I've had mine for about year n a half now, it's a pain really,not gonna lie. But it's definately worth it and you're so young! Go for it, and please don't be embarrassed,you should be very proud of yourself for taking control over your smile! Good luck!
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