I’ve literally been on waiting list since I was 11 in yr 6 and Im in yr 9 turning 14 soon and they told me that my over bite wasn’t pushed forward that much and they said that it needs to be 5.1 mm and mine was 5mm they literally told me I couldn’t get it just becuase my teeth needed to be pushed forward 0.1mm more .
i had braces when i was 13-14, since my adult teeth came in super early. and even when they were taken off i didn’t find that my teeth were straight. my overbite hadn’t gone and my bottom teeth (my problem area) had still been crooked. i just thought it was part of the process. my orthodontist gave me my retainers and said explicitly “wear them for six months and you’ll be okay”. which is what i did. at the time my braces had came off, as a pubescent teenager, my sleep schedule was off the charts, and my retainers would obviously stop me from sleeping due to the pain. i was also depressed at the time, so i just trusted my orthodontist and didn’t think to question my very unstraight teeth or the fact that he told me to only wear them for six months after braces. it’s been about two more years since then, and i just turned seventeen. i’ve developed a click in my jaw, and am extremely unhappy with the overall look of my teeth - considering i had braces. i also just find it uncomfortable to close/clench my jaw, as though my teeth just don’t fit. i would love to be able to get braces again, but i don’t know how to go about this process, or if i would even be considered due to my age and the fact that i did have braces before.
I started going to orthodontist appointments when I was 11, (I’ll be turning 16 this August) but only went once a year. I’m very insecure about my top teeth, there’s a gap between the front two teeth, an overbite (i think it’s quite a big overbite, not quite sure though) and a slight crossbite. I lost my baby teeth very late and had to get my last one pulled out because it wouldn’t fall out. However, my bottom teeth are perfectly straight. They’re probably going to turn around and tell me that I don’t need braces, the gap will close on its own with time. I’ve been told for years that the gap will close with time, but it still hasn’t. It’s not as bad as it used to be, but it definitely isn’t going to close without braces. It’s likely that I’ll have to pay thousands to get them fixed when I’m an adult. I have an orthodontist appointment in June, and I’m worried that I’m going to be told that I don’t need braces, and that really hurts.
If you had braces on the NHS when you were young, would you be allowed to get them again. If you did wear your retainer but they shifted again and the retainer does not fit anymore. I am only sixteen, what would be my best step forward.
The best way forward is to ask your Dentist if they would refer you again to a Specialist Orthodontist or consider paying the Specialist Orthodontist for a private assessment and asking if you could qualify for a second course of treatment under the NHS. I believe it is possible but there are some requirements that can be region specific. Also if it is a big concern, you could consider private treatment. Hope that helps!
hello. I got referred to an orthodontist to get braces when I was 13 due to an overbite. I only had them for about 13 months and I feel like that was such a short period. despite wearing my retainers for 2 years I have a gap forming in my two front teeth and also my teeth don't even fit together properly. I've always been insecure about my teeth and now I feel even more insecure about them. Would I be able to get braces again on the NHS as I'm still 16? I don't think I would be able to get private treatment as it is very expensive.
Hi Megan, depending on the area, you can sometimes apply for a second course of orthodontics. It can involve and appeal process and evidence that you wore your retainers according to your Orthodontist's instructions. If you're happy to share, where abouts are you based?
@@MeganParkerr I'm in England and I know some rules are different in Wales. I would definitely call the practice that did the first set of braces and ask.
My case was similar to Megan’s. I am now 24 and was told multiple times that I was at fault for “not wearing my retainers”. I obtained my dental history and each time concern was logged yet neglected. My orthodontist didn’t believe that my hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) was a factor for my teeth shifting back whilst I was under 18. I recently had a private consultation with an orthodontist who confirmed that I should have been fitted with a fixed retainer. Now I am left with a serve underbite, overcrowding in my upper arch with a bilateral crossbite affecting several teeth. I don’t have £5k to pay for something that shouldn’t have been neglected by my orthodontist as a minor. Keep pushing Megan! As soon as your 18, they will leave you to it.
apparently i have a severe over jet and over bite and my teeth are super just...crazy and i am 13, my denstist said i could easily pass for nhs braces, so i guess its lucky but unlucky. I also have used disclosing tablets before when i first found out i might get braces to make sure my teeth are clean enough, my desntist gave them. Also we have just managed to get in i have 7 weeks until my first visit.
When I go first time to the dentist they said to me you may not selected for NHS dentist if I go second time and with clean teeth they will accept me what do you thing plz reply
I don’t have crooked teeth however I do have a overbite and also it is misaligned at the bottom, I am 16 and if I do manage to get onto the waiting list will I still be getting it for free even if I have to wait 2 years?
Increased overjet and overbite can qualify for NHS treatment depending on their millimetric measurement and other factors. There are sometimes provisions for patients approaching 18 to be seen before their 18th birthday so that they do not miss out on their allowance. I would suggest you ask your Dentist for a referral to a Specialist Orthodontist ASAP! Hope this helps!
Dr Gareth Williams Specialist Orthodontist would you say that there is possible time during these this whole pandemic? I also haven’t had my regular dentist check up in a long time, I had once went to my dentist asking for a referral a couple years back when I was in year 6 and the dentist just laughed at me so I’m not really sure if they’d even accept me now
@@01919 Dentists are starting to open up again, I would certainly consider giving them a call, it might be something you can discuss with them over the phone. Best wishes!
You can check there's no plaque on the teeth using the disclosing tablets mentioned in the video. You can check the gums are healthy by passing an interdental brush between all the teeth (as in the video) and checking that they don't bleed easily (if they do, you need to do this more not less). The rest of the health check is based on measurements and x-rays only your Orthodontist can take, but risks of finding something are minimised by a low sugar diet and good tooth and gum brushing. Hope this helps!
Hey Had my first ortho appointment back in 2020 February time, still havnt heard in two years, on my appointment it was one minute long they just told me to remove two teeth got that done still havn’t heard from them
I have straight teeth all my bottom teeth are fine but my top teeth have gaps my front 2 teeth has a gap and and the ones next to it also has a small gap do u think they would let me get braces just on top im 14 ❤
The decision on whether you can have the braces for free is based on actual measurements so you would have to see an Orthodontist to make that decision but sometimes we do provide treatment for the upper teeth only. Hope that helps!
I was on a list for the orthodontist hospital but then they said I can’t go on it now as I’m 19 now I have to go private with someone else because nhs is 2 years and I’m not on the waiting list anymore.
-15 now I definitely qualify for it as i have a really bad open bite.The gap is pretty big and i have been referred back in January 2019.(im on the waiting list) I was just wondering how long do you think I’ll have to wait again for the orthodontic appointment? Especially due to covid
Thank you so much for such an informative video. I am 15 and I have been incredibly insecure about my teeth for years. I have a big gap in between by two front teeth and they seem to sort of repel apart? They turn out and really look awful, I’m also very self-conscious about the way my mouth sits because of my teeth. hate talking to people so I always cover my mouth, and I never eat with other people, including at school. Do you think that an orthodontist would take the psychological impact of my crooked teeth into account? I have a consultation coming up and I’m very worried.
Generally it is based on measurements and the potential impact upon your dental health however in some circumstances psychological impact is considered. Good luck!
Hi just a quick question I’ve been on the waiting list for 2 years now and there’s another year and 6 months left! But I’m due to get my wisdom teeth out soon will this push me up the list? Also if I pay for the first consultation will that push me up the list? Thank you so much for the video it really helped
Thanks for the question Taroneg. Wisdom tooth removal generally has no effect of pushing people up orthodontic waiting lists. Paying for the first orthodontic consultation can in some practices help skip the NHS assessment waiting list, but you only skip the NHS treatment waiting list by paying for full treatment. Details vary by practice so I'd advise you to ask them for further details. Hope this helps!
Great question! It generally means your treatment reaches a certain complexity threshold, although not always. Hospitals often have excellent Orthodontic Departments (Sub-parts of Maxillofacial Dept.) where they place and adjust braces. You're in safe hands! Best wishes and thank you for subscribing!
Hiya, so all my bottom teeth are very crocked and hurt more they should, and also 2 of my top teeth r out of line, I was wondering how bad they have to be ? Also I am 14
Hi Charlie! You are allowed to have a free assessment with a Specialist Orthodontist so ask your Dentist to refer you. The decision is based on measurements with a ruler so you need to be seen on clinic to see if you qualify. Hope that helps!
I've just got my braces off and I'm not happy with them, my midline is off by 2mm and my teeth don't bite together properly on the left side of my mouth; however on the right side it does. I'm under 18 and was wondering if I'm still able to get braces again on the nhs, twice? Thanks
@@bracebook1965 Is it too late as I have had them off for a month and I'm not required to go back to the orthodontist for an appointment, I also had to sign a form saying I'm happy with my smile.
@@GYA00713 That gets trickier but do mention it to them. Orthodontists are healthcare professionals at the end of the day and want their patients to be happy! Often there are clinical reasons for centreline discrepancies that they can help explain. Good luck!
Hi thank you very much for that video.I very much appreciate it.I got referred to the orthodontist to get my braces done.Quick question: How long after my referall will my first appointment be?
Thanks for the question! It varies by practice and area so the best thing is to ask your referring Dentist who should have an estimate for you. Best of luck!
I was just wondering can u get braces if theres not anything wrong with ur teeth because all my freinds at school have them and have nothing wrong with there teeth (im in the uk btw)
Good question. Often there can be many issues with people's teeth (missing back teeth, stuck back teeth, abnormal bites at the back, traumatic bites) that you will not be able to see when someone smiles or talks but for which they will qualify for NHS care. If they don't meet NHS criteria patients can still pay privately to have even very minor corrections done.
Thanks for the enquiry! Information on pricing and options can be found in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yBbK5q_t0XY.html Hope that helps!
Hi, I'm 14 and I've just been referred to an orthodontist to check whether I could get braces. I have a gap in the middle of my top row of teeth and 2 other gaps beside it. My teeth are quite straight however they gaps do effect my confidence as well as my teeth not looking the best, would they take in account how it would help me personally to make me feel better about myself or no? And would you think I could maybe qualify for nhs treatment ?
Hello sir I'm 17 and have had my braces referral however due to covid delays my orthotics has said waiting list will take up until next year for my turn when I will be 18. Will it still be free for me?
Hi, I’m 16 turning 17 soon and I have had a cross bite for a long time now and I qualify for braces. My Orthodontist says I’m on the waiting list but I have heard that statement too many times and think they are stalling because of COVID. Do you still think I have a chance? I’m based in SE London btw.
Hi Gully, have you already been seen by the Orthodontist for an assessment and are on their treatment waiting list or are you currently on the assessment waiting list and haven't seen them yet?
@@bracebook1965 Yes, I have been only once and it was only to take the mould structure of my teeth and a picture. This was only in January at Total Orthodontist’s in Beckenham.
@@gullygillz4601 I know the practice it is a very highly regarded Orthodontic Practice. Covid has affected everyone's waiting lists somewhat. You might be able to call the clinic and ask for an estimated start date.
Hello, I also got referred to an orthodontist at 14 to get braces. But I also only had them for a short period of time and a gap has formed in between my two front teeth aswell as the whole right side of my upper set, I have been wearing my retainers but it doesn’t seem to have an effect at all I am currently 19 and I wish I was this concerned ages ago. But do you think I can still get braces ?
Thanks for the enquiry. It is possible, you would need to book an appointment with the Orthodontist that provided your braces and return with the retainers so they can work out what the issue was. Good luck!
If I’m 18, do i have to pay for braces? Also, is education status a factor? Does not being in education not apply to this help me get them for free or just cheaper? Any info is useful, thanks. 😀
Hi XO, in the UK it is often possible to have braces over 18 if the referral was made under 18. This seems to be practice dependant however and depends on the individual contracts they hold with the NHS. Hope this helps!
hiya i’m asking this as a 13 year old who has been on the waiting list since i was 9,i’ve wanted to get them for free under the nhs and i have a lot of gaps and an overbite,what do i do? can i ago to the nhs myself with my mum?
Thanks for the enquiry. Diastemata do not qualify for NHS treatment on their own, but can qualify in conjunction with other factors including increased overjet or buried supernumerary teeth.
@@bracebook1965 thank you- I had one more enquiry: because of my diastema, I sometimes burn my gums and the gap between my teeth. Would that be a medical reason to get NHS braces or would that still be non-eligible?
@@evakesia3012 I am afraid that does not qualify as a health reason in the current index of treatment need. Remember there are many qualifying factors that patients might not be aware of so I always suggest that everyone have an NHS orthodontic consultation if possible. They are free of charge.
Hi. I’m currently 14 and I got on the waiting list a few months ago. If by the time I become 18 will there isn’t enough funding for my treatment will I have to pay?
It is not that common for NHS Orthodontic Waiting lists to be 4 years long although worth checking the average length with the Dentist that referred you. Generally you need to be seen by an Orthodontist before the age of 18 to receive your treatment for free under the NHS. Hope this helps!
How long is the average waiting list time? Also is your position in the list according to who needs it more or who has been waiting longer? Also so sorry for asking so many questions. I’m just a very curious person
@@hanny9455 Waiting times vary and as such I cannot provide an average. Some waiting lists are "prioritised" according to those issues most likely to affect dental health. Hope that answers your question!
Hey Bracebook. I had a referral when I was 14, but they said they were not crooked enough. 8 years later, and they are even more crooked than ever before, with severe crowding going on with the bottom set, having two teeth completely overlapping another one. I'm finding it can get painful sometimes in that area because of the severe crowding, as well as finding it extremely hard to clean since it's mostly covered by the other 2 teeth. Would this be possible to get for free on the NHS? If so, what process do I need to go through to try and get this considered for free? Thanks
Dear Jamie, braces that are free at the point of delivery are normally reserved for patients under 18, although sometimes exceptions can be made. I would suggest discussing with your general dentist at your next check. Good luck!
Hi my dentist referred me to an orthodontist, how long will it take for them to contact me back or to have an appointment? I’m going to be 18 next year so how long do you think it will take for me to get braces?
Gaps on their own do not qualify but there might be other factors that are related that could get you in. Please arrange an NHS orthodontic appointment to check.
My dentist said I should look into braces. Because I have a bite covering my lower teeth and also said I will have jaw problems later in my life. I went to the orthodontist and got my teeth checked and see if my teeth are in good condition. Next to that they made appointment to get braces. I was extremely excited because my smile before was my insecurity because of how bad it personality looked and I couldn't smile free or have confidence within myself. My orthodontist was good at his job and I was with him for 3 years and 2 months and than he left when I was still in treatment. I had to get a other orthodontist. She said I had to restart my braces treatment and get pictures of my teeth and a other thing to which I felt sick of even thinking of it. I'm still on my braces journey and it been 4 years and 5 months and 3 days now. I'm happy that NHS approved me. I probably wrote too much. I'm sorry.
I am 20 years old as I have quite a big gap between my teeth and food sometimes stuck between them. My local dentist advice me to get braces but I have to go to university and regular check up will be hectic so I decide to get braces from the dentist around the university. I wonder can I still get my braces from the NHS paying the band 3 dental treatment cost ? thank you 🙏.
Hi Rt, I'm afraid I do not have enough detail to answer that, I would recommend you ask the Dentist or Specialist Orthodontist involved. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
I’m turning 18 in 3 weeks and saw my dentist 2 weeks ago and he said he will write a letter to the orthodontist, although he says by the time I get an appointment it will probably be to late. I still have 4 baby teeth and one large gap and a tooth the wrong way round. Will adult braces actually cost £4000+ for me because of all the treatment I will need. I stupidly decided not to get braces at 14 and hate myself for it :/
Hi Sam, I would call the practice and let them know you are turning 18 in 3 weeks so they can at least try and assess you sooner. You need your assessment before age 18 to qualify. If you do not qualify, adult braces do not always cost 4k+. Hope that helps!
@@bracebook1965 I have only just seen this message, but I did not contact them before I was 18 :/ And I’m still waiting for my appointment or letter. I think I’ve accepted the fact they will be 4K-6k with my teeth, as when I went originally down they said it needs a lot of work but I rejected. Is there any chance I could get them cheaper I’ve heard of band 1,2,3 but idk if that just applies to under 18s. I just desperately want to sort them while I’m young. I’ve heard you can get invincible ones which I’m keen on getting
@@samburgess1440 Hi Sam, whereabouts are you based? Band 1,2 and 3 only apply to General Dentistry not Specialist Services such as Orthodontics I am afraid.
@@samburgess1440 NHS braces (free at the point of delivery) are generally reserved for under 18s although there can be some exceptions, and for that discussion you would need to see a Specialist Orthodontist. Hope that helps!
hi! i had braces and was given my retainers around march. Then i had bad allergies and i couldn’t wear my retainers at night because my retainers were not letting me breathe properly and i was developing bad breathing and sleeping habits. when i wanted to wear my retainers again, some teeth had shifted and i was to scared to force my retainers in again. i have an appointment on monday and was wondering what to expect, ie new retainers or something like that. Thanks. ps. i live in london and i have one teeth on the bottom that moved and a gap has formed between the front two upper teeth
Thanks for your enquiry. The most important thing will be a discussion about your allergies and finding a material (if possible) that you do not suffer a reaction to. Your breathing is certainly more important than how your teeth look so please make sure your Orthodontist is aware of these allergies!
i’m not allergic to the material, i just had really bad seasonal allergies and it didn’t help that my retainers were loose and the back would not stick to my teeth making the retainers easily lift off. i couldn’t sleep with them on because of how loose it was and due to my nose being congested i could only breathe through my mouth. Thanks for replying tho!
@@jhoooooooope Sorry for the misunderstanding. In that case you are either looking at new retainers if you are still happy with the alignment or a re-treatment if you are not. Best wishes!
I had braces from 11 to 14 years old. However after taking the braces off I barely wore my retainers and some of my teeth shifted. I am now 16. Will I be able to get braces for free again from the nhs?
Hi , I have a bad open bit but my teeth are quite straight at the top , the bottom a little crooked , I have been referred to the orthodontist a few years ago and they said I don’t need them . When I went back to my dentist and told them they said I needed them as my open bite is quite big,(it’s hard to eat certain foods and I have a bad lisp, I have to repeat my self many times as people don’t understand what I say) I have been referred to a different orthodontist 2 and a half years ago I have the appointment in August. Do you think I will get braces ? And also what should I say to make sure I do get them ? I am 14 at the moment
Hi, I’m 27, may I ask if I’ll be able to get dental braces in UK? Either NHS/private? For big interdental space? How much will be the cost? What if I do it from other country and do follow up in uk? Kindly answer. Thank you
It’s very difficult to answer without measuring the teeth but you should try to see an Orthodontist and they will let you know your options. I have a video on private options for braces and costs on my channel 👍🏻
Hi I’m over 18 but have over crowding , cross bite & centre line shift and possibly need an upper jaw expansion I look after my teeth but I am very insecure about them 😔 do you think the nhs would offer me braces or Invisalign ?
Sounds like it is worth getting an orthodontic opinion. Crossbites qualify, generally if they give you two different bites (known as a displacement) although there are other crossbite related factors that qualify also. Crowding qualifies but has to be over a certain millimetric threshold. Hope that helps! Please subscribe!
Thanks for the enquiry. Clear ceramic braces are generally not available under the NHS, only privately. For private details please watch this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yBbK5q_t0XY.html&t
The cutoff for free braces is 18 (with a few exceptions including education status) otherwise it is worth discussing independent payment options. Good luck!
Hey there I have a question if your teeth are not so bad but for instance my teeth are okay at the top and the bottom they are in and out can I still get braces as I would like my teeth to be straight as possible as it is hard to clean my teeth when they are in and out. So is it okay to get them top and bottom?
@@sh4rfu_999 If you qualify on the NHS (this can be based on the crookedness of just your bottom teeth if they are crooked enough) you are entitled to braces on the top and bottom teeth even if the top does not qualify. Whether you want or need them on both top and bottom however is a discussion to have with your Orthodontist. Hope that helps!
@@timewithogomide2766 gaps on their own do not qualify for NHS treatment and need to be in conjunction with other factors like overjet or missing teeth. The best thing to do is to ask your Dentist at your next checkup. If you need braces, they will then refer you to a Specialist Orthodontist.
Thanks for the enquiry Adil! I presume you're asking about the NHS as the comment is on this video. NHS braces are available although there have been some changes so best to check with your Specialist Orthodontist.
Can i show you a picture of my teeth on instagram as idk if i would be eligible for free braces from the nhs and im too anxious to ask. Im 15 BTW if that has an affect.
Unfortunately those decisions need to be made in person through an assessment as they involve millimetric measurements. I suggest you ask your Dentist to refer to you the nearest Specialist Orthodontist. Sorry I can't be of more help!
@@Adil-qx7yr It varies per practice I'm afraid although you can ask your Dentist or the Orthodontic Practice for that information by calling them up. Good luck!
@@bracebook1965 Mine is beacuse of tongue thrusting and my jaw is out of shape too and i have a few crowded teeth, Thanks for the advice, Ill see if i can book and appointment
@@kiaraa.x1571 Happy to do a video but this comment might answer you more quickly. Waiting lists completely depend on the practice and you can call them and ask roughly what it is and where you are on it (there are often 2 waiting lists, assessment and treatment). In terms of fast-tracking, Orthodontic practices often do private assessments which allow you to skip the NHS assessment waiting list (this is normally a few hundred at most, with me it is £60). If you are talking about the treatment waiting list, the only way to skip that is to pay for the orthodontic treatment privately which is normally in the thousands range. Does that answer the question?
