BRACES FOR THE OLDER PERSON 50+
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:48 am
Hi there
Am I the oldest person to have braces on here??? I only just found this website sadly, I have had a retainer on my upper teeth for 18 months, which has caused a few problems along the way, my teeth were very crooked, but are looking so good now. I had a tooth extracted and at last enough room in my mouth to pull the teeth into alignment. I hadnt realised tho, that when the braces come off in another 3 weeks, that a permanent wire has to be fitted. I need a filling in my front tooth with the orthodontist says needs doing before the rear wire is put on, Im wondering if this is going to be a problem once its fitted with any future dental work that needs doing, and the hygienist. Also if its uncomfortable like the front wire was to start with???? and if its prone to breaking. Goodness there was me thinking that it would be off and that would be the end of it!!!!! Im pleased with the result but not sure about the rear wire, and a removable retainer doesnt seem to work so well from what I am reading, also after spending a small fortune having this done, I obviously dont want it all going pear shaped on me as I would be most upset.
Am I the oldest person to have braces on here??? I only just found this website sadly, I have had a retainer on my upper teeth for 18 months, which has caused a few problems along the way, my teeth were very crooked, but are looking so good now. I had a tooth extracted and at last enough room in my mouth to pull the teeth into alignment. I hadnt realised tho, that when the braces come off in another 3 weeks, that a permanent wire has to be fitted. I need a filling in my front tooth with the orthodontist says needs doing before the rear wire is put on, Im wondering if this is going to be a problem once its fitted with any future dental work that needs doing, and the hygienist. Also if its uncomfortable like the front wire was to start with???? and if its prone to breaking. Goodness there was me thinking that it would be off and that would be the end of it!!!!! Im pleased with the result but not sure about the rear wire, and a removable retainer doesnt seem to work so well from what I am reading, also after spending a small fortune having this done, I obviously dont want it all going pear shaped on me as I would be most upset.
