Hi, new to all this and was wanting some advice

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#1 Post by **retsac** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:23 pm

Hey.

Before I go to the Ortho and possibly waist their time I thought I would find some info out here first.

My teeth are fairly straight except for the one next to my front 2 upper teeth (10 I think). I have a wedding coming up next summer and cant really afford full braces(or wear them in the photos), but was wondering if it was possible to have a removeable brace that would move the one tooth back to where it should be.

I think it could be called an active retainer, is that correct? If so how much are they roughly and how long do they take to sort out? I know without seeing my teeth you cant give exact details, but any rough halp would be massivly appreicated.

Thanks

Kenny

#2 Post by **kirjax** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:32 pm

When you go for a consult with an ortho you are not "wasting their time"...that's what they're there for! So make the appointment! They will be able to help you and discuss all options as well as cost. good luck.

#3 Post by **retsac** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:45 pm

thanks, i just didnt wanna waste their time, or mine, or my cash!

Dont wanna pay Â£50 for a consultationn and be told that it aint an option!

#4 Post by **kirjax** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:13 pm

I see your point. A lot of consults are free you just have to look around. I made two. Which is probably best since both the orthos that I went to had completely different opinions on my teeth (boy am I glad I decided to check out another after consult #1)!

#5 Post by **retsac** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:39 am

thanks for the advice. I have been quoted Â£80 for a consultation, which seems steep to me, but I am new to this.

I will keep looking.

Anyone had an active retainer? do they work and how much are they?

#6 Post by **whiskers00182** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:29 am

Both my consultations were free too. They might have given you a quote with xrays they might take?

#7 Post by **lilblackdress** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:54 am

Getting a "free" consultation depends on where you live.
In the US, consultations are usually free. Consultations in other countries usually aren't free, take England for example. I've noticed that a lot of members from England have posted that they had to pay for their consultations.

#8 Post by **Wobblydeb** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:27 am

Ditto that - I paid Â£150 for a full consultation (included xrays and molds) with an orthodontist here in the UK. It was refundable against any treatment if I went ahead.

At a regular dentist it was Â£35 standard fee but that was just an initial overview and conversation about what was possible. I then paid another Â£250 for xrays, molds etc to be sent off to Invisalign.

#9 Post by **retsac** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:25 am

I dont mind paying as such. But I am not sure that I need Braces, I think its more me thinking I do (that make sense?) I would hate to pay for a consultation and then not need braces or any work done. I am getting married next year and would like to have something sorted by then, but its also the reason why I could not afford braces at the moment!

I think I want them, but I am going through all the reasons as to why not get them!!

Presume thats normal tho!

#10 Post by **MarvinBrace** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:06 pm

Hi there,

Check with your Dr. if you can qualify and if they have it in stock; INVISALIGN.
if your problem is not that bad that can help you.

Bye

#11 Post by **retsac** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:42 am

Im half expecting him/her to say there is more problems, infact since booking the app I have seen some problems that I had not before.

What can I expect from my first appointment? Little nervous so it would be great to know

#12 Post by **Lola** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:11 pm

Hi retsac! Firstly, I think you can stop worrying about whether or not you "need" braces as in my experience people who don't need them don't gve a second thought about their teeth - the fact that you are posting here confirms that there is an issue with your teeth. And Meryaten is right... I went for a consult think I'd just have to push two canines in a bit. Two extractions, upper and lower braces and 8 months later I've realised there was defo more to it than meets the eye!!!
The first appointment is grand. Apart from the Xrays and impressions (moulds of your teeth) you'll get to talk to your ortho and ask all the questions you have. It'll give you a chance to discess your treatment, voice any problems or worries, and let you decide whether it's worth it for you.

#13 Post by bb » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:04 pm

Rather than asking if you "need" braces maybe you can ask yourself if you could "benefit" from braces.

I wondered the same thing and thought I was wasting my ortho's time but I was so wrong!

If I were you, I'd ask what options I had, how long each option would take, the difference in outcome of each option as well as the cost of each option. I'm thinking extractions, or types of braces in your case.

My first appt went this way:
-She looked at my teeth
-gave me a general idea of what would be done, the timing and the price.
-at the same appt. I agreed to have the records done that same day and made an appt to come back the next week for the case presentation.
-at this next appt. she had my drawn various lines and angles on my profile xray, had a model of my teeth, explained the problem and the treatment to me and gave me the firm price.
-Then I would have gone home to make a decision (but I'm having surgery so I did have a consult with an oral surgeon and a second case presentation before deciding)
Good luck.