Do I need braces? [pic included]

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#1 Post by **Kate** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:01 pm

Hi.
I am unsure if braces are neccasary or not?

My peers say I should, but my Dentist AND orthadontist say they are not neccasary

What do you think??

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#2 Post by **gerbilburp** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:11 pm

looks fairly straight but very hard to judge from quality of picture

#3 Post by **Kate** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:23 pm

The bottom are fairly straight but no space and 2 are almost 90' twisted.
They top middle teeth turn in.
Ill try resize the pic

#4 Post by **Zondrae** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:40 pm

if your dentist & ortho say no, I'd say no is the correct answer. Your peers don't really have any dental training after all.

#5 Post by **cally** » Tue May 22, 2007 4:06 am

I can see how the front teeth would bug ME..I have similar issues with mine. I also have bite issues and lower crowding. I've been in braces a month now.

Definitely seek a few other opionions if YOU are not satisfied with your smile. If your problems are "tweaking," Invisalign might be a good option.

Cally

#6 Post by **nice teeth** » Tue May 22, 2007 8:59 am

How come I can't see anyones pics

Is my computer missing something?

#7 Post by **kirjax** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:16 pm

I think this has to be your choice and not that of your ortho or your friends.

My teeth clearly needed some straightening and all my friends thought I was crazy to get braces bc they thought my teeth were fine. It's bc they were used to me and my smile.

However for myself I needed to have this done. I want to build more confidence. So for me it was a personal decision.

I think your teeth from the picture look fine. But like I said this is your personal decision.