I had a really rubbish orthodontist when i was younger and he took my brace off before my teeth were straight. My two front teeth stick out, not really badly but it makes me very self concious i am 19 so i cant get a brace on the nhs as it is not considered to be serious enough and i cant afford to go private has anyone got any ideas?
2006-11-21 08:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by sedgiejessie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
go 2 a training college
2006-11-21 08:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by kirsty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure what you can do! Like the others have suggested go back to your orthodontist and tell him the situation. I very much doubt you will get them done through a training hospital though; this is because of the NHS cutbacks and therefore they only deal with people in extremely severe cases. Maybe you could talk to GP as well though; by explaining to them how your self esteem/confidence is affected maybe they can write a letter of recommendation to your dentist that you need to have your teeth corrected. And like the others have said maybe try writing a letter of complaint to the NHS about your dentist. Good luck!
2006-11-21 10:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need braces myself, so I can not go about judging anyone.........until I get my own teeth fixed. When your Orthodontist was taking off your braces, did you not tell him that your teeth were not all the way straight? I will be getting my braces in a couple more years, so I really have nothing to say! I would go back to the office where he works and tell him the situation.............if that does not work, I would write a letter to the Governer of your state! When I had a problem, My Grandma and I did the same thing.........and it worked too!
Good Luck!
2006-11-21 09:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a company that offers dental benefits that can save you up to 80% on your dental work. I know they handle braces. It costs $11.95 for the benefits package but well worth the savings. They also offer Free Prescription, Free Vision and Chiropractic Care is all included in the $11.95.
Good luck Girl,
Christy
2006-11-21 17:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Legitwork2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask another NHS dentist for a second opinion. I believe they vary in what they will and won't allow on the NHS. Also, ask your own dentist again. Nag him/her!
2006-11-21 08:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to shop around
2006-11-21 08:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.AffordableDental4All.com for help.
2006-11-23 13:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋