By Orthodontics Editor, on July 15th, 2009
i have an open bite
an orthodontist told me if i had braces my front teeth would be too long for my bottom teeth even though they would be straight
would it be possible to get them filed down?
they said the only way i can get them perfect is surgery and theres no way in on earth i wanna do that
would invisalign work? i’ve read about cases on the internet where it has been successful in cases such as mine
i’m very unhappy about the way my teeth look
thanks very much for any helpful comments x
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 2nd, 2009
All four of my canines are twisted, and I have a lateral next to one of my canines that is back extremely far but not a crossbite. I went to an orthodontist about 4 years ago and said braces for 2 years is the only option. This was before I got my wisdom teeth out. I then got them out about a year later. Do you think the options can change since they’re out now? What do you think? It won’t matter which one, b/c I want perfectly straight teeth. Thank you.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 15th, 2009
I am 21, i started getting my invisalign when i was about 19 or 20, im only on my 13th one due to the fact that i had to go live in florida for a year or two to take care of my grandmother while she was sick. So therefore i havent been able to go see my ortho or get any new sets since ( it was very short notice soon as we got the call i flew down there and wasnt planned but lived there until now). my question is, will i have to pay for new sets and get measured and all of that again from the start and would you or would he still even have my sets ?everything was paid for already from the start of this by the way, just want to know what im in for when i give him a call after the holidays. Thank you
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 5th, 2009
My first appointment was an Invisalign consultation.. My orthodontist gave me a print out of how much the Invisalign would cost the print out said that the cost was 3,500 and my insurance covered 1,500 dollars plus a 500 coupon on all traditional braces and invisalign. My final cost was 1,500 Dollars. My second appointment I had a tooth extracted. Because I was told I was required to before getting invisalign. When I got home from my 2nd appointment , I decided to just go with Traditional Braces. So my next appointment will be on April 20th. And will be requesting Traditional Braces instead. Would the Traditional Braces cost less than the Invisalign?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 4th, 2009
Most health insurance plans do not cover orthodontia, but some dental plans do. The amount of the benefit varies greatly from plan to plan.
Your best bet is to speak to human resources or your benefits coordinator and see what your school system offers.
Good luck!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 3rd, 2009
So i need braces. But just my top teeth. My bottom teeth are extremely straight, you would thing that i got braces. So i thought that Invisalign would be good for me. My family is a little tight on money so i also need to know how much they would cost for just the top teeth? We have insurance for orthodontist.
Please help!
Thanks
By Orthodontics Editor, on May 30th, 2009
I want to get rid of braces metal braces and get invisalign. I want to know if it would cost extra to switch because I don’t even want to bring it up with my parents if it does because they’ll say I ask for to much. I kind of agree with them but I still don’t want to hear them tell me that. My orthodontist is qualified to do the invisalign, I’ve had my braces for about 7 months now. So would it cost extra if so how much more?
By Orthodontics Editor, on May 28th, 2009
The first appointment is for a consultation where they give you a quote on the cost and debrief you on how long the treatment would take, ect. Once you accept the quote you set up an appointment to be fitted for Invisalign. When that appointment is depends on how busy the orthodontist office is. From the time of the fitting they said it takes about 6 weeks to get them in to the office, when they get the Invisalign trays in they make another appointment with you where they give them to you, show you haw to use them and add any attachments to your teeth if necessary.
I just got fitted for Invisalign for both my top and bottom teeth. I started a blog of my Invisalign experience so if you’re interested in reading about my experience so far go to http://my-invisalign.blogspot.com/
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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