Dental Issues

[putcall]

Hi


I have many issues with my teeth that affect my confidence daily. According to the dentists I have seen over the years, both my upper and lower row are almost exclusively baby teeth, and a few on the bottom row are already starting to become wobbly and feel loose. Also, my teeth has gaps in between almost every tooth and I have spent a considerable amount of my income to get bonding and crowns so I do not look like a complete hillbilly. As a result of all the problems with my teeth, my bite is incorrect and each year my teeth are getting smaller and smaller as I am doing most of the chewing with my two front teeth. Some dentists have even gone so far as to say they have never seen teeth like mine.

I wish I would have taken care of my teeth sooner but my parents could never afford braces when I was growing up and I have been a struggling student for so long. As far as I know, there are a number of options I could pursue including implants and veneers, braces, etc. All I want is a smile that I am proud of. I feel it is definitely time to start smiling considering I have always been extremely insecure about my smile. Being a business major, one needs to be outgoing and confident and I find I am always insecure about my smile. I am also scared that in 10 years my teeth will be about 1cm in length, along with numerous gaps.

What kind of options can I pursue··I know I probably cannot afford to spend over 10k on my teeth at this current time as I am still a student. Are there any sort of government programs that are committed to taking care of congenetal teeth problems··My parents insurance plan does not take care of congenetal issues either and I am at a loss for what I can do. No one wants to walk around with jacked up teeth, and I am just looking for some form of direction I can take.

Thank you for your time

[BracedSurgeryStudent]

Did they check to see if there were any adult teeth in your jaws? if there are you can get TAD's (Temporary Anchorage Devices to bring them out with braces and a lot of orthodontists are willing to do low payment plans to make the braces or work more affordable to you because they are there to help you