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Wonky teeth

One of my teeth either side of the front two is slightly in front of the one next to it. They're definitely not perfectly straight. It's not that noticeable but I'd prefer it if they were all straight obviously!

Anyway, if I got a brace, would I have to get one of those stuck on ones? Or could I get one I just wore at night? I'm 20 and at uni, so would I get it free on the NHS, or would I have to pay, and if so, how much?

I know it's small, but I wouldn't say it's cosmetic because it's really stressing me out! (I know it's a bit silly but my teeth are v important to me!)

Thanks muchos :smile:
Reply 1
go to a dentist and see what they say about it. if they think that you will need braces to sort out your teeth and providing you havent had braces before then you should get it free on the NHS. if your teeth are slightly wonky you will probably get ''train tracks'' which are the stuck on ones, you have to go back like every month to get them tightened and they will gradually pull your teeth back into place. if there is not enough room in your mouth then you may get some teeth removed before they are put on but this is unlikely. when your teeth are straight you will get them removed and have to wear a retainer (the removable brace) for about 6months to make sure your teeth dont move back. sometimes you get a fixed retainer which is a metal wire which is glued to the back of your teeth to stop them moving back.
if they dont think your teeth are wonky enough to need braces then you will have to pay for them to get straightened. this can cost a lot of money depending where you get it done but around £1,200.
Reply 2
My front teeth are like really infront of my back jaw. If you know what i mean, like when i put my teeth together, the front jaw is always noticably forward, also my front two teeth are significantly large. Can anything be done?
*~>Mittow<~*
My front teeth are like really infront of my back jaw. If you know what i mean, like when i put my teeth together, the front jaw is always noticably forward, also my front two teeth are significantly large. Can anything be done?


I also have this, and yes an orthodontist can. I'm not convinced, however, it's worth the effort or expense so haven't bothered.
Reply 4
yeah what your talking about is called an 'overbite' i also have this and there are things that can be done but if its minor then its really not worth stressing over
Reply 5
x-CrAzY-x
yeah what your talking about is called an 'overbite' i also have this and there are things that can be done but if its minor then its really not worth stressing over


you might need to get your jaw realigned..
Reply 6
My teeth are wonky, and my jaw is like described above.

I've had braces and such, but over the past year they've (my teeth) have started to return slightly (but noticeably) to the V shape they were (the two front teeth) at least.

But my from my personal experience with teeth, I'm not too bothered about them, I'm happy the way they are. I think it gives me a bit more of an 'authentic' look :biggrin:
*~>Mittow<~*
My front teeth are like really infront of my back jaw. If you know what i mean, like when i put my teeth together, the front jaw is always noticably forward, also my front two teeth are significantly large. Can anything be done?



I have this. Mind you, it's because I chipped my one front tooth when I was younger, and it pushed the tooth/bone forward. it looks so odd.
Hayley_2k4
I have this. Mind you, it's because I chipped my one front tooth when I was younger, and it pushed the tooth/bone forward. it looks so odd.

My teeth are ****. I don't care, I'd be surprised if anyone else really was. I don't think it's effected my life greatly (or it hasn't been pointed out and I can't think of how it really has).

Should I get to be a billionaire, maybe I'll pay for something. In the meantime, I'm pretty good with it all...
*~>Mittow<~*
My front
Reply 10
kk thank you everyone :smile:
Reply 11
Aetheria
If I push on my tooth every day, do you reckon than will make it go back into place?? (I'm desperate!)


No it wont but it could losen your teeth and I doubt you want them to fall out!