Alternatives To Braces
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:25 pm
Hi there,
I hope you can help. I am 24 and whilst I was in school I was about to get a brace. After a horrible experience getting mouldings done, I ended up changing my mind and didn't go ahead. At the time I really wasn't bothered at all and don't really regret the decision. However I am now fairly conscious about my crooked teeth and would like to consider doing something about it.
I would like to avoid a brace if possible and if it is the only option I will likely not bother. In addition to my bad experience I generally have a kind of phobia of having things in my mouth and the thought of a fixed brace is horrible for me. I have also had some serious eating problems and can not afford to lose any weight if the brace causes eating restrictions. On top of all that I have the usual reservations of being image conscious at 24.
I am wondering what the alternatives are. Are veneers a viable alternative for crooked teeth? Are the use of veneers restricted by the severity of the correction? Likewise I may consider Invisalign but again would this more restricted to minor corrections?
I would appreciate any words of advice or alternative ideas?
Many thanks for your time.
I hope you can help. I am 24 and whilst I was in school I was about to get a brace. After a horrible experience getting mouldings done, I ended up changing my mind and didn't go ahead. At the time I really wasn't bothered at all and don't really regret the decision. However I am now fairly conscious about my crooked teeth and would like to consider doing something about it.
I would like to avoid a brace if possible and if it is the only option I will likely not bother. In addition to my bad experience I generally have a kind of phobia of having things in my mouth and the thought of a fixed brace is horrible for me. I have also had some serious eating problems and can not afford to lose any weight if the brace causes eating restrictions. On top of all that I have the usual reservations of being image conscious at 24.
I am wondering what the alternatives are. Are veneers a viable alternative for crooked teeth? Are the use of veneers restricted by the severity of the correction? Likewise I may consider Invisalign but again would this more restricted to minor corrections?
I would appreciate any words of advice or alternative ideas?
Many thanks for your time.