Hi guys,
I'm 20 years old and I really need braces because some of my teeth are out of alignment. I feel VERY uncomfortable laughing!! Should I get braces now? I know doctors say there's no age to get braces, but would it seriously look OK?? Plus I know it sounds kinda silly but I freak out going to a dentist. And I have wisdom teeth which will have to be removed and I'm REALLY scared about that. What should I do???
Thanks.
2007-07-13 17:15:07 · 12 answers · asked by Amu Cotty 2 in Health ➔ Dental
You should get them bc your teeth will just get worse as you get older.
2007-07-13 17:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will need time to get adjusted to them. It will hurt to eat and you'll find out that you can't eat a lot of the things that you like. When you get them tightened they will hurt and you'll have to take some advil to help with the pain. The dentist will give you wax to put over your braces so they won't irritate your mouth. But it will be worth it in the long run. Don't you want a beautiful smile with straight teeth? Or would you rather have crooked teeth?
2016-05-17 08:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ok to get braces now at your age and older. back in the old days people thought braces should be worn as a child. but now times have changed and there are so many styles to choose from. also they make them very clear that they are not as noticeable as in the past.and lots of people are fixing their teeth at ages much older than yours.im sure you will feel better and there will be a style just for you.
2007-07-13 17:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by DEE n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-07-13 18:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok to get braces if it will help you in the long run. also your still young. my brother got his braces when he was 18 1/2 and all his friends think its cool
2007-07-13 17:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mixed Nerd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeahhhhh you should definitely get braces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 22 and in a few months I'll be done.
Why shouldn't you??
I've seen a lot of people with braces and I mean... 30 40 years old.
You may regret in the future so... go for it! It doesn't hut THAT much!
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and do it :P
2007-07-13 17:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by kaoz22 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sister is 36 and she just got braces... She has wanted to correct her teeth forEVER... :) I don't think 20 is too old, I don't think you are ever too old.
2007-07-13 17:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by roseybloom 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i got mine at age 40 and never regretted it. my orthodonist told me about a couple of sisters, aged 84 and 86 who were his only patients.
that being said, they are annoying, embarrasing and a general pain, but worth it.
2007-07-13 17:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes! get braces. although, i think you will have ot wear your retainer for much longer than a kid.
2007-07-14 05:54:01 · answer #9 · answered by i♥moosiie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea u should, they sometimes says its better when all ur baby teeths are gone
2007-07-14 06:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by arely42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋