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Hello

I'm 21 and still have the babytooth where the upper incisor should be, the adult tooth has grown through my gum above it


I've been told I will have to get this babytooth removed and the adult tooth moved into place


I was just wondering how it's moved into place? Will I be given braces? and if so, what type?


I'm from the UK and worried about costs as I apparently have to pay now I'm over 18, even if I'm a full time student

You will have to get braces. I think any kind of braces, including Invisalign, could fix a one tooth issue, but I am not sure. Go get a consultation with an orthodontist. I am not sure about price and such since you are in the UK, but braces are expensive here in the US. Good luck!

I'm by no means an expert, I only have what knowledge I've gleaned from reading this board. If the entire tooth is not completely down and out of the gum I would imagine that the ortho would need to do something similar to what is done with impacted canines: put on braces, attach a button to the tooth and chain from the tooth button to the braces--this would pull the tooth down completely. If the tooth is completely out of the gum and just needs to be put in line with the others, this would require braces of some type. Not sure what braces would be best; only an ortho could tell you that.

I'm from the U.S so have no first-hand NHS experience, but again, from reading on this board I know for certain there adults over 18 who have received treatment on NHS.

Cheers for the info guys!

I got it wrong earlier, it's actually my canine tooth, not the incisor ^^ The adult canine is through a good bit and is partially coming over one of my incisors, pressing against it, feels a lil uncomfortable so I really want to get it done

Earliest appointment I could get to see an Orthodontist is the 19th August, have to pay £85 for the consultation. Really hoping the treatment will be under the NHS as I really can't afford to fork out that much money

Spaceman
although orthodontic treatment costs an arm and a leg in the US, at least we have free (or complimentary) consultations in most areas
Good luck to you. I have no idea what NHS is, but I hope they help you pay for the treatment you need!

[quote="ArchWired28"]Spaceman
although orthodontic treatment costs an arm and a leg in the US, at least we have free (or complimentary) consultations in most areas :dance:
Good luck to you. I have no idea what NHS is, but I hope they help you pay for the treatment you need! :wink:[/quote]

Lucky! :D


Cheeers! Fingers crossed haha

Sorry to disappoint you but there is zero chance you will get treatment on the nhs as this is just a cosmetic issue and not functional. You are looking at prices starting at £1800. Even under 18 the problem has to be a certain level of severity to get nhs treatment

Doesn't really suprise me >.<

No other cheaper treatmen other than braces? Can't get the baby tooth and adult tooth removed and have a fake put in ? haha

Extractions can be done on the NHS if you can find a dentist. I got 4 extractions done privately for £250, so about £60 a tooth.
Braces are expensive if you go private, Cheaper on the NHS, free on the NHS if your < 18 or in full time education (though you need a special form, HS2?), or if you get it done by the dental students. Generally you'd need a tooth poking out by 5mm or more, or you'd need to have it causing a persistent mouth wound.
My teeth poked out by 4.5mm, so one consultation appointment booking and a few self inflicted mouth wounds later I'm getting free treatment at the university dental hospital :D