[am747]

Ok, so my parents kept delaying my orthodontic work because the dentist said I didn't need it...now she suddenly changed her mind. So I get to get either braces or invisalign as a college freshman, FML.

Anyways, if I just have one tooth each on the top or bottom that is slightly farther back, does anyone know if I'll be able to get invisalign to fix this?

[pillowbox]

^ Ive been wanting to get invisalign

[omfgnicole]

Why don't you ask the orthodontist? There's not even a picture or anything..
I think Invisalign would fix it, as long as it doesn't need to rotated.

If its not too bad really think over getting Invisalign or just getting braces.
I have Invisalign, but I kind of regret it because I only needed a year - a year & a half of fixing.
but didn't want to actually have braces. I would have saved my parents a lot of money, too.
I think my Invisalign was 5.2k and insurance only covered 2 or 3 thousand don't remember.

Anyways, hope you find a solution

[mangoes_]

braces are stupid lol
don't get them ! haha
it's killing me right now cos i just got them tightened yesterday
LOL actually its not that bad ! but i would rather go with invaslign
cos they look less painful and its invisible as well ~~

[VIETboredom]

edit.

anyways, i recommend invaslign
but sorry, I don't know much about it.

[KuYA II]

Are you a candidate for invisalign?

I thought I was suitable for invisalign since my teeth weren't that crooked, but both my dentist and orthro recommended traditional braces.

I just got my braces out 4 months ago and it feels great. I don't see whats wrong with getting them when your a college. It's not like its high school all over again and besides it'll be worth it, trust me.

The only thing I'm gonna have to get used to is the permanent back braces on my bottom teeth since its really easy for it to get crooked.


Anyways, I'd say if your a candidate for invisalign why not try it? If not, go with the traditional braces and remember, floss floss floss!!

[Sweet_Asian819]

Both braces and invisalign hurt like a mother first time you get it X:
Braces are better imo b/c you won't be tempted to remove it w/o the orthodontist.
Invisalign lets you remove it and if you're able to cope with the pain w/o removing it, then you're fine.
Besides, invisalign is mainly used as a retainer.....
I have it as a retainer right now ^^;

No pain, no gain ,right?

[GreenTeaBanana]

cant say which would suit you more. depends on the condition of your teeth.
and perhaps your dentist changed his or her mind because your teeth shifted or something.

as a rule of thumb, invisalign is recommended for patients with less severe cases. ie no insanely underbite, overbite etc.
so probably do some sort of consultation first.

and also just because you look at your teeth and they look straight, doesnt mean everything is where it should be. so take that into account and listen to your orthodontist!

[kmalancer]

well, if you would've tooken care of your teeth like you should've, you wouldnt need any correctional equipment.

[Mercetti]

When I got my braces, I was required to have metal ones because my teeth were too messed up for Invisalign.. However, my retainer is Invisalign. Not as good as metal, IMO, because I am always tempted to leave it out at nights and it has become a little loose... : ) Ohwell. !

[tnguye]

Anyone here know how much is it for the metal brace?

I want to get one but i don't have money right now T.T, so please just give me the estimated price.

I live in NYC, US.

[duh123]

traditional metal braces work faster. i had my braces when i was 16 and only got them off yesterday and it took me two years while if i had invisalign it would've taken longer with more money. invisalign is only for people with mild cases and who are willing to endure the pain because you can easily take it off. trust me, it gets painful. i have retainers right now and i'm always tempted to take them off and never put them back on but i really don't want my teeth to shift back. if you have a very mild case then you can get metal braces and it might be off in a year. i see more and more older people with braces so it's not uncommon if you get your braces at this age.

[am747]

Thanks everyone, looks like I'm getting an 18 month braces treatment, woohoo.

and kmalancer, crooked teeth have NOTHING to do with how well you take care of your teeth. It's an inherited trait. I've never had a cavity or any other dental problem in my life.

[CHI_YO]

well, if you would've tooken care of your teeth like you should've, you wouldnt need any correctional equipment.

Some people are born with teeth that isn't their fault due to genetics. These people take care of their teeth as much as possible but sometimes that isn't enough and the next step is braces. Don't assume the other person didn't take care of their teeth and it's their fault for needing braces.

[xsaranghae<3]

well, if you would've tooken care of your teeth like you should've, you wouldnt need any correctional equipment.

taking care of your teeth have NOTHING absolutely NOTHING to do with teeth straightness or under/over bites
its genetic and sometimes its inevitable.

ive taken care of my teeth very well, had a few cavities when i was younger, but my teeth are somewhat crooked =[

my dentist claims i might not need braces, since its not that crooked but when i was younger, she said id need them...

so iono...

quick edt: well im vain so id go with invisalign xD

BUT if you go with brraces, you can use those rubber bands and make patterns =] and have them match you out fits

[songhye]

i heard invisalign breaks easily ..

[siabyul]

you have to have almost perfect teeth to get invisalign or else you won't be a candidate for it. =.=
i recommend regular braces~ they're cheaper and studier
i'm getting regular braces soon. & my ortho recommends traditional braces than invisalign also.