cuz my teeth are too big....
2007-03-05 19:05:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
What exactly happens? Why do they remove teeth to put the braces on? If the teeth become normal before the duration, is it ok to remove them with the help of another dentist?
2007-03-05 19:07:55 · update #1
Why wouldn't it be fine to wear braces at that age?
Many people wear braces and these are all at varying times in their lives. Some even decide when they're older after their teeth have stopped growing so as to prevent any irreversible damage to be done to the natural growth of the teeth.
You also have to ask yourself why you want braces. If it's because you're teeth are too big, braces aren't going to fix that as braces straighten and move teeth, not make them smaller.
Once again, you have to think about what you want in the big scheme of things. If you can wait a little longer and see how your teeth move due to natural growth, (even wisdom teeth can come out and push teeth around) then that would be an intelligent process. Also, teeth can also move around after you have had braces in, ruining the whole process.
You just have to weigh up the positive and negative factors before you make such a long-term and costly decision, for the benefit of yourself and your teeth.
2007-03-05 19:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly take it from someone who knows, im 16 and iv had braces for about 7 months now, mine r due to be taken off at the end of this month! They have made a big difference to my teeth as mine are perfectly straight now. The reason the dentist removes teeth before attaching the brace is because your mouth must be over-crowded, and by removing the teeth it allows your other teeth to move round your mouth to create the perfect smile! go for it before its too late!!!
2007-03-06 12:12:11 · answer #2 · answered by weeniki69 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's okay! I'm 16, too and I'm getting them in two weeks. People age 30+ get them. It's normal.
I'm not sure why they remove teeth for braces, perhaps because you don't have enough room. Ask your dentist.
2007-03-06 09:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Heather <33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in my 30's and I have braces. Get it done done now!! I'm happy I finally got them but wish I had them done earlier. I have clear ceramic ones, you might be interested in getting them too as they are not as noticeable. Mine come off in 2 weeks, Woohoo!
They sometimes remove teeth because of overcrowding in the mouth, I had 2 teeth removed but the space is now gone. At the end of treatment your teeth are tweaked into their final positions, I wouldn't be insisting of getting them off before they are ready. You pay a fortune, you want the best result!
2007-03-06 03:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by RD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey there :) it is okay to wear braces at 16.Despite the fact that i am wearing a braces now. Its okay if the people laugh at you but when grow up you will have more nicer teeth than them.
2007-03-06 03:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to get braces at any age. I am 24 and I am getting braces. Here is a great link to answer your questions. I wish you the best of luck.
http://www.archwired.com/Popular_Topics.htm
2007-03-06 08:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Get them right away. Or you will be 30 in braces when you'll have to buy them yourself.
2007-03-06 03:07:38 · answer #7 · answered by Debi in LA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omg just wear dem braces any1 talk stuff abouat you knock em out like i do !
2007-03-06 08:11:09 · answer #8 · answered by money pimp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wore them until i was 18 years old ... for seven years!
I've seen 50 years old with braces your fine!
2007-03-06 03:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by th1despina 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's 12 and having hers put on in a couple months.
2007-03-06 03:08:31 · answer #10 · answered by lisacantcook 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋