Am I gonna need braces? Pro dentist advice?

[Josias]

I'm probably just being paranoid, but I would really hate to get braces. One of my friends recently got braces, and he looks terrible while smiling, eating, laughing or speaking. No offence to people who wear braces, but it's a fact that it doesn't look too good.

Here's a pic of my teeth. If a dentist is here and can advise me, it'd be great help, also to get a way of preventing braces? The reason I'm asking is that I'm going to my annaul dentist check thingy next week, and really can't wait that long to find out.
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/5391/foto17sp4.jpg

Also, there's a girl in my class who wear her braces behind her teeth, so that they're not visible. Is that possible for anyone, or is that only because her teeth are differently positioned than other people who wear braces?

Any help is greatly appreciated.:D lol

[it5five]

You don't have to get braces at all. If you're happy with the way your teeth look, don't worry about it.

[Sdashiki]

ive seen alot worse.

you dont have a noticeable gap, or buckteeth.

if you have an obvious over/under bite, you might.

dont let an orthodontist just slap em on you for aesthetic reasons, they have absolutely NO idea how their work will effect you later in life.

Case n point, I had braces, and its been about 10yrs since I got them off, and now I am having jaw problems from my orthodontist being only interested in getting my teeth straight and NOT in my long term with regards to my jaw.

[elfin buddy]

I don't think that it's a fact that braces make people ugly. In fact, I can think of several instances where people look better wearing their braces than they did without them. Nevermind how much better their teeth will look after a few years...

Of course, if someone walks around wearing braces while emanating bad thoughts about their looks and self-esteem, that absolutely makes them less attractive.

[runplaysleeprun]

You can get invisaline if its an option for you. They're clear plastic, and they come off for when you're going out on something special and don't want them in and eating and stuff. Plus, they're a lot less noticeable than typical braces.

[ZoomZoomZoom]

Yep, invisaline are an alternative, but if you have an overbite (I can't tell from your picture) you might have to go with conventional braces to get bands put in. Anyways, braces don't look too bad, just don't get wacky-colored ties. I had them for my last two years of high school, and I think the worst part was just getting food out from them. Don't think I even noticed half the time that I had them.

[RedTomato]

Your teeth are beautiful.


(rememember I'm from the UK)

Further proof: One of our most famous and highly respected pop stars is featured below.

Yes, it's the same man. At the height of his success. I honestly don't think you'll achieve more than he has done.

http://www.bpfallon.com/photo_1/shane_mag.jpg
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/8/8a/Shane_macgowans_teeth.jpg

[vouder17]

Just get them, I had them for a few years, and i honestly will never regret getting them. I had 'perfect' teeth, but was unfortunate enough to not have all of them. So i needed braces to fill up the gaps, i could have had a bridge thing, but chose to have braces.
Now i get compliments all the time about my teeth, and if i look at friends who thought they were just too cool to have braces, I am glad to have better teeth than them.
Modern dentistry allows us to take advantage of it, so do it, and have pleasure for the rest of your life.

[viccles]

Your teeth don't look too bad but I can't see your bite so can't be 100% if you need braces or not. No one will force you to have them (Well maybe your parents?)

[extraextra]

Orthodontists will basically slap braces onto your teeth if they don't look like they could do a toothpaste ad. They're (hopefully) well-trained and will find jaw misalignments and misaligned teeth that need to be fixed, and whatnot. From the picture, your front teeth look slightly forward (I don't mean this in a rude way or anything!), but everything else looks ok, so they might just put a retainer on you (which can be taken on/off) to even that out.

I wouldn't recommend those braces that go behind your teeth. They're an absolute pain to clean. Plus, I've had braces, and will all the pulling and tugging they do, (which makes a mess), it'd be even worse if the braces were behind your teeth.

I actually thought that I looked better with braces on, but what do I know? They're usually cute on people, unless people don't take care of their teeth. I've even seen models with braces, so..

You can't really "prevent" braces. If you don't want them, don't get them.

[ibook30]

Your teeth are beautiful.


(rememember I'm from the UK)

Further proof: One of our most famous and highly respected pop stars is featured below.

Yes, it's the same man. At the height of his success. I honestly don't think you'll achieve more than he has done.


Godbless Shane MacGowan!
His mug may have been - unfortunate,
and his speech - unclear,
but he brought us so many fine tunes.

[Zwhaler]

If you don't want braces just get invisalign. Two of my friends have it. Braces are more effective, but they are also more painful and un-good-looking ;)

I have braces, and theyre coming off in two weeks! Had em for a year, it wasn't that bad. And they also don't look that bad. They may on you... :D

[EricNau]

First of all, learn fact from opinion. Just because you may think braces "don't look good," doesn't make it a fact.

Secondly, no good dentist could possibly tell you if you "needed" braces from a single picture; they need to examine you in person.

Why can't you wait a week? After all, you've had these teeth how many years? ;)


FWIW, I would imagine braces on the back of the teeth would be much more uncomfortable and impair speech more than conventional braces.


Also, from what I've heard, Orthodontists are reluctant to use invisalign on children/teens because they don't work as well on teeth that are still developing and moving.

[cslewis]

You have great teeth!

Don't stress out. Even if you would need braces, they're not permanent or anything.

[Abstract]

Orthodontists will basically slap braces onto your teeth if they don't look like they could do a toothpaste ad. They're (hopefully) well-trained and will find jaw misalignments and misaligned teeth that need to be fixed, and whatnot.

If your dentist says he wants you to wear braces, ask your dentist if you have any of the problems above. If he says no, then tell you don't want braces. I think they're just a way for them to make money.

[jamone80]

first off, your teeth arent even that bad. there are a ton of people who have cross-bites and they missed out on braces. :D but ifu do decide on getting them they arent that bad. jus get the good ol fashioned metal ones and pick your color of rubberbands to be easier on the eyes. i had braces for a little over a year and the time goes by fast. by the looks of your teeth, i bet you'll have em on at most 14 months. ;)

[Sun Baked]

Not a big problem, a Bite Equilibration might work for you.

The Bite Equilibration might take care of any bite problem in several dental appointments without the cost of hardware.

Plus the dentist is likely to even out the teeth during this procedure.

[kainjow]

I'm well aware of your situation :)

I had braces back in middle school like most other kids. But as I grew older, my jaw didn't grow correctly, and so my teeth became mis-aligned again, and I have crowding on my lower jaw. So, back in high school I was told I would need major surgery on my jaw, and before that I would need to wear braces for about a year.

Ever since then, I have dreaded getting braces again. I'm in college now and didn't want to look like a 13 year old kid again. I didn't care at all about the surgery and everything else, just didn't want those darn braces again.

Well, 3 months ago I decided to go ahead with all this jaw/braces stuff, and I now wear normal metal braces on the bottom, and clear braces on the top. For me, it's no where near as bad as I imagined. People tell me they can't even tell I have braces on, because my bottom teeth aren't very visible when I talk, and the top you can only see the wire, which is hard to see.

3 months into it, and people can tell a difference in my teeth already :). So go ahead with it, you won't regret it in any way.

Also, see if the Invisalign is an option. But know that the metal braces work the fastest.

[kahos]

My situation is similar to kainjow's

I used to have braces when i was a kid but unfortunately, I gave up halfway through because I was fed up with the infamous headgear and was scared I would need surgery to go on with the treatment

I've come to regret that decision and that explains why i've been wearing braces for the past 16 months or so... I decided i'd rather have to deal with braces for a few years, while im still in school (I'm 19), then have crooked teeths all my life...

Besides, its not as bad as you might think: since I have the clear ones on top, It took more then a year for some of my friends and coworkers to notice my braces

[jamesi]

braces may not be the greatest looking thing out there but look what you get in return, a perfect formation of teeth = perfect smile. you look young in your picture and that is the best time to do it. the longer you wait the worse it will be

[sobolobo]

I had braces for about 2.5 years. I had terrible things happening with my jaw and teeth (small mouth, big teeth) and had to have an operation to fix my bite. Have had the braces off for about a year now and always wear my retainer plates to bed. The pain and stress braces give you...I wouldn't want to do it again. Having said that, my teeth are great now. Just don't expect perfect movie-star lookalike results.

Your teeth are really not that bad, the reverse braces (behind the teeth ones) are only available to certain cases and same with the invisalign. Your dentist will be able to tell you what you can get and what you can expect from your choices as there are pros and cons to each,

The main thing is, if you get your braces, wear your plates and don't lose them. I've had friends who had braces, got them off, looked great, and then have it all turned to ****** cause they don't wear their retainers.

[sobolobo]

you look young in your picture and that is the best time to do it. the longer you wait the worse it will be

I agree. If you're gonna do it, don't wait, the earlier, the better.

[macartistkel]

I had braces in 7th and 8th grade..ugliest years of my life (due to also having BIG hair thanks to my sista and the freaking 80's) but at least I got it all over with in those two years. The main reason they suck so bad is because they hurt, especially when you go to your check ups and they get tightened. My mom almost passed out when my dad brought me home after getting my braces...she couldnt believe all the of the METAL. :eek:

You will be ok and happier when it is all over. :)

[jamone80]

The main reason they suck so bad is because they hurt, especially when you go to your check ups and they get tightened.

yeah, i remember those....that truly did suck! after each tightening, you couldnt eat till the next day cuz your gums would be throbbing, almost pulsating......i say go for it!!

[kretzy]

I wore braces for 3+ years because I had quite a large overbite and a few crooked teeth. They're really not that bad to wear - you just get used to it and in my opinion the results are worth it.

Nowadays most people don't need braces for as long because they have a "new generation" of them, which my brother and sister both had. Their teeth were worse than mine but only had to wear them for 1-2 years.

[seanf]

(rememember I'm from the UK)

Further proof: One of our most famous and highly respected pop stars is featured below...Firstly, Shane MacGowan is Irish and not from the UK. Secondly, the state of his teeth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_MacGowan#Teeth) are unconnected with his Nationality. Thirdly, unless you've modeled yourself on Shane then I have never known a single person who fits the American stereotype.

Sean :)

[wimic]

http://www.bpfallon.com/photo_1/shane_mag.jpg
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/8/8a/Shane_macgowans_teeth.jpg


That's just disgusting :eek:

[slabbius]

you don't need braces, but your eyes are crooked. and one is MUCH bigger than the other :eek:

j/k

[Josias]

you don't need braces, but your eyes are crooked. and one is MUCH bigger than the other :eek:

j/k

I know. I've already been operated when I was 4 years. I'm gonna need another operation before I'm 18.

[MacBoobsPro]

Even if you did need braces, getting them is much better than not. You will have better teeth for the rest of your life (in most cases) for the sake of a year or two with braces.

I had braces when I was about 13 because my bottom lip was pushing out my incisors, if nothing was done about it I would of been one goofy mofo right about now but I had a brace to pull them back in and trained myself to make sure my bottom lip rested ontop of my front teeth and not behind, so it wouldnt happen again. I also had to have two back teeth removed to make room for the entire top set of teeth to move back into. It sounds major but it wasnt at all. Now I have perfek teef. Im 26 and never had a filling either :D

BTW I dont think you will need braces from looking at your pic. But as people have pointed out its not really a good way determine something like this.

[Josias]

Holy computers, batman!

I just looked at my eyes on the pic, and noticed that my right eye is completely inactive. I was in for a check for this a month, and found out my left eye is for longdistance viewing, and right for short distance viewing, and that the right one completely goes to sleep when I'm tired.:D

I had glasses when I was 4 years, but I never had trouble seeing.:)

I just stink at catching balls. Once I saw a ball coming at me, and jumped to catch it, I viewed it with the "crooked" eye, and landed on the ground more than 4 feet away from where the ball had passed me...:p

[nitynate]

Does anyone think I need braces?

Haven't been to an orthodontist in over 4 years so I wouldn't know.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4823/picture3iu8.jpg


(I was making a funny face, thats not what my mouth really looks like, but you can see my teeth.

[RedTomato]

Firstly, Shane MacGowan is Irish and not from the UK. Secondly, are unconnected with his Nationality. Thirdly, unless you've modeled yourself on Shane then I have never known a single person who fits the American stereotype.

Sean :)

I never knew Tunbridge Wells (his birthplace) was part of Ireland. :)

Sorry to chomp your gashers.

Perhaps I should have said from the UK. Or would that be escaping pedantry by the skin of my teeth?

I'll leave this nailbiter for now, I'm sure you're fedup to the backteeth of this.

[seanf]

I never knew Tunbridge Wells (his birthplace) was part of Ireland. :)So we determine Nationality by birthplace do we?

Sean :)

[pink-pony115]

Your teeth are beautiful.


(rememember I'm from the UK)

Further proof: One of our most famous and highly respected pop stars is featured below.

Yes, it's the same man. At the height of his success. I honestly don't think you'll achieve more than he has done.

http://www.bpfallon.com/photo_1/shane_mag.jpg
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/8/8a/Shane_macgowans_teeth.jpg


That picture will haunt me for life!!!

[kaylie]

Don't worry about what you're going to look like while you have them, worry about what difference its going to make in the end.
Your friend looks weird right now because he just got them on. You're not used to it yet, and if his teeth are crooked then the wires are just all over the place. But it won't be like that for long. Everyone will be used to it soon, you'll think he looks weird when he gets them off, too.
Your teeth aren't really that that bad, but you might want to get braces, especially if the dentist tells you too. So you look weird for a year or two, big deal. Its better that than being upset about crooked teeth periodically for the rest of your life. If you're making a board about it, you probably need them.

[instaxgirl]

This thread's almost 3 years old. I'm sure his teeth look like this now :D

[silverspringden]

Even I don't think that you have needed a braces. Your teeth are not in that situation.

[creator2456]

Even I don't think that you have needed a braces. Your teeth are not in that situation.

The OP could have had the braces on and off several times over by now.

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