Dental Braces Frequently Asked Questions

Do i really need braces again after shift?

i had braces when i was about 12-13 years old. i threw away my retainer because i didnt know what it was. i am now 20 and my teeth have kind of shifted. Can i just get a permanent retainer to stop them from moving any more? I do not want braces...

Will my Plates ever be Removed?

I'm going to be getting braces next month but I have a top and a bottom plate in my mouth at the moment. When I went to the orthodontist, he said I would need 4 teeth removed and the plates would keep the spaces open for when I get braces. I have...

Can I chew sugar free gum with braces? Will it damage my braces?

Am I allowed to chew gum with braces or will it damage my braces? I really want gum but not sure what type of gum i should get. I also live in Australia.

Do I need braces please answer??

Please can you tell me this? Do I need braces? My teeth have some large/medium gaps, I have a overbite that's really annoying, I have 5 pointy teeth that's quit out of shape an somebody my teeth are quit crooket. Please don't delete I really need to...

Are my teeth compatible with braces

I want to have my braces soon because I have a crooked teeeth in the lower part. But my upper part seems to be okay but I also want to brace it. My classmate have her braces even her upper teeth is okay. Is braces will be compatible to my upper...

I think I need braces help?

Hi! I was wondering if there was anyway I can get affordable braces? I'm only 15 and I don't think my parents make much to pay $1,000+ on braces. Which that sucks a lot because I believe I need them. My top and bottom teeth aren't necessarily align....

Ceramic vs. Metal Braces

Are ceramic braces good enough as the metal ones? Do they do the job?

Ms Caitlin

I am 17 years old. My on can\'t afford braces for me to get. I am also allergic to the fake metal and I don\'t know if I will break out into hives or if I will break out and die or something. I am wondering if I can get braces without breaking out...

Orthodontics to lengthen teeth

My bottom teeth are crooked and my top teeth, although straight, are different lengths. This was always the case but has been aggravated by bruxism. Ideally I would like to use Invisalign to correct the crookedness of the teeth (only minor). But...

I have an implant. Can I still have braces?

I have had braces as a child. However, again, my teeth are crowded now (front). I would like to have that fixed by an orthodontic treatment. Since I have a dental implant (29? Lower right), which cannot be moved, I would like to know if a treatment...

How Much does it Cost for Bottom Braces?

How much does it cost for Top and Bottom Braces? and could u make payments? And also, What if u had a insurence company that pays for everything and when u get points on ur teeth, What if u score 20/25 points can u still get braces?

Average Time Overbite

I have a 4mm overbite. The dentist took out my third to last tooth on one side and the second to last tooth on the other. I was told I don't need to get braces on the bottom row of my teeth. I am 18 years old and I practice good oral health. I brush...

Dental Braces Questions