I am not sure if i am posting this in the right place so forgive me if i am not.
I want to know whether i can get braces for free as i am 18 but in full-time education. I turned 18 about 2 months ago(February)
I need braces because i have an open bite-my front and bottom teeth do not close.
The gap is not that wide, but when i speak, you can see that there is something wrong with my teeth and this causes me to be self-concious sometimes.
I know i should have gotten braces a lot earlier as most people get them at the age of 14/15 but my parents never really took my open bite seriously and did not really think about taking me to the dentist on a regular basis to discuss about my teeth treatment.
Its really sad tbh, not many people know their rights which is bad as everybody should be entitled to free treatment imo.
Edit: What can i do? is my option only paying or are there any exepmtions?