I think I have an overbite, I want to get braces to fix it. Do you guys think its worth it and how much it can cost me? Im 21 already but age doesn't matter right? i hope not.
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I think I have an overbite, I want to get braces to fix it. Do you guys think its worth it and how much it can cost me? Im 21 already but age doesn't matter right? i hope not.
I don't know. I guess you would have to go private as you don't have a National Health service.
I think in the UK a brace costs hundreds of pounds when bought privately.
I think cost may be the deciding factor.
Why not post some pics and we can tell you if your face needs fixing or not? :)
Yes. I had braces for 3 years between 9 and 12 years old (They were free of charge) and it's worth it definitely, my teeth are great now ;D and it avoids you being called goofy.
What dental insurance do you have?Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
i don't have dental insurance, I sure em nowhere near being called goofy and I ain't posting no more then 1 pic. that pic in my profile you guys can try and judge from that, its not obvious though. I just want to align my teeths better. I've heard of invisaline, or something like that. a invicible braces.
It should be no more than 500 bucks. Transparent braces sounds cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Get some braces you cheap fuck;D seriously jacked up teeth affect everything you do in life and how you are perceived, its no different than acne unfortunately.
If you can fix it now;)
I have a tiny bit of an overbite, people can't notice so I don't bother even dream of braces
It could get worse though. :-\ right?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Unless you have dental insurance, I really wouldn't worry about it (unless it's very bad). Braces can cost thou$ands.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
I would check into the invisaline, especially since you don't seem to have a major alignment problem, these would probably do the job, at a cheaper expense. I had a friend that used invisaline, and it worked great for her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
if you have an 'overbite' i don't know how much braces can do for you.. i had an overbite when i was younger and i had what was called an 'appliance'.. and then i had braces put on while i had my applicance to fix teeth that were crooked.. all in all it took about 3 years for everything, but my teeth are completely perfect now..Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
i'd look for some articles online..
am i the only one who thinks girls with braces are hot. i'm 21 and i love seeing chicks my age with braces. i know this doesn't help anything but i was just curious.
IM WITH YOU ON THAT ONE ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by The Boxer
True, but If I wear braces whats the liklihood that I get my lips shredde4d when I'm training???Quote:
Originally Posted by PacstraightleftIt could get worse though. :-\ right?Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Hell yes!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Boxer
Real braces are going to cost you three or four thousand I am afraid. Teeth are def. something you should take care of though, my bottom teeth are fucked up and people don't like that.
I have pretty uneven teeth....but then of course I am English!! ;D
Now im in my late 20's and have a little spending money I wouldnt mind investing somewhat in some porcelain veneers and get all straightened out as it were. I dont think I could be doing with years of braces in the mouth..especially not at my age and having to stand in front of a lot of people every day for a living. Braces are a much less dramatic option.
Hehehe ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p FlashWhy is that?... Is that just a myth?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
"English have bad teeth". :confused::-\
To be honest, it is a myth more than anything. British teeth are good on the whole.
I just happen to be one of those in the minority that didnt fix slight misalignments when young enough. Mainly because of stubborness really.
I heard it's an old English-American war joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesHehehe ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p FlashWhy is that?... Is that just a myth?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
"English have bad teeth". :confused::-\
To be honest, it is a myth more than anything. British teeth are good on the whole.
I just happen to be one of those in the minority that didnt fix slight misalignments when young enough. Mainly because of stubborness really.
Yeah the joke was when they identified bodies that were mutilated the british were the ones with tha bad teeth....
I suppose England built up its colonial prowess in a time of antiquated dentistry. The Brits got around and they had some unfortunate teeth. Here in Korea they still have the bizarre notion that the English are gentlemen. I suppose reputations come from somewhere and maybe in jest and they just seem to stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by PacstraightleftI heard it's an old English-American war joke.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesHehehe ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p Flash
To be honest, it is a myth more than anything. British teeth are good on the whole.
I just happen to be one of those in the minority that didnt fix slight misalignments when young enough. Mainly because of stubborness really.
I dunno man, did you hear that?:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p FlashCould it be one of the reasons is that the americans were stealing dead brit's gold teeth? :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I like the idea of that;D I think it also comes down to the fact that we have or had the crazy idea of if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you're teeth are messed up sure they'd get fixed on the NHS but if it's a slight misalignment and not damaging it's a cosmetic (vanity) issue not dental. And really, I wouldn't want my healthy teeth filed down to pointy pegs to have some fake white ones glued on. The idea goes through me. But the increase of cosmetic dentisty in the UK has gone through the roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesHehehe ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p FlashWhy is that?... Is that just a myth?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
"English have bad teeth". :confused::-\
To be honest, it is a myth more than anything. British teeth are good on the whole.
I just happen to be one of those in the minority that didnt fix slight misalignments when young enough. Mainly because of stubborness really.
Looking like Christopher Walken in Sleepy Hollow is perhaps a good reason not to go through with the whole veneers thing. That and being too scared to eat baby ribs straight off the bone again in fear of messing up expensive new gnashers!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MissyI like the idea of that;D I think it also comes down to the fact that we have or had the crazy idea of if it ain't broke don't fix it. If you're teeth are messed up sure they'd get fixed on the NHS but if it's a slight misalignment and not damaging it's a cosmetic (vanity) issue not dental. And really, I wouldn't want my healthy teeth filed down to pointy pegs to have some fake white ones glued on. The idea goes through me. But the increase of cosmetic dentisty in the UK has gone through the roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by milesHehehe ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fl!p Flash
To be honest, it is a myth more than anything. British teeth are good on the whole.
I just happen to be one of those in the minority that didnt fix slight misalignments when young enough. Mainly because of stubborness really.
I have teeth and they are my own. Not quite perfect but they do their job, I suppose!
I was born with perfect teeth and a huge hammer so I don't worry about such things...;D:cool:
Born with them both?? Must've been a sight when you first came into the world!! ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON
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Originally Posted by milesBorn with them both?? Must've been a sight when you first came into the world!! ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON
Doctor slapped my mother right in the mouth for having such a gorgeous son!;D
holy my mother in law!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON
you lucky bastard! :mad:
I was meant to get my wisdom teeth out years ago but they said it would cost $600. I didn't but haven't had any of the hurrendous problems the dentist predicted I would! :confused:
True a lot of the doc's advise wisdom teeth to be removed, but in cases that they aren't removed I don't see many problems.
It's a painfull operation too, so it might not be worth it at all.
I actually never had mine out. They came in without pushing my other teeth forward so it's cool. One of the things that happens, though, is the enamel is naturally soft on them so they're more apt to have cavity/rotting issues. I haven't had any of those problems but they say when it starts happening they just yank em:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
sharla, my dentist told me to have mine out about 4-5 years ago when i was in high school, and i JUST got them out in january of this year.. I would experience pain every now and again, and some swelling, but i lived with it.. until finally it got SO BAD that it just kept swelling larger and larger, it was actually scary.. I went to the dentist right away and made the appointment the following day to get them out.. It was the EASIEST and most OVERHYPED surgery.. It took him about 3 minutes to pull them out, and then i laid on my couch drinking chocolate milkshakes, numb on vicodin for 4-5 days..Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharla
My cheeks never swelled up, and i was completely fine besides the pain and soreness, which wasn't much at all, especially after popping the vikes ;D
Of course they say that everyone has a different experience, but i'd say that if your wisdom teeth have already grown in (which was my case) then they're damn easy to remove, and you won't have much of a problem at all..
I hope they grow back in so i can have them removed again :)
Ouch!Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTONI actually never had mine out. They came in without pushing my other teeth forward so it's cool. One of the things that happens, though, is the enamel is naturally soft on them so they're more apt to have cavity/rotting issues. I haven't had any of those problems but they say when it starts happening they just yank em:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
My Mam got em out maybe two three years ago, she was 40 at the time I think
Well thanks for the info and advice RE wisdom teeth RP33, Hitmandonny and Pride of Boston. I'll keep that all in mind and probably will get them yanked one day when I start noticing problems and am feeling rich :).
Braces are less expensive in the Philippines bro. You can have your braces here.;D;D;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Nah, all setQuote:
Originally Posted by bruceleeBraces are less expensive in the Philippines bro. You can have your braces here.;D;D;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rthobraces.jpg
Have you ever eaten hairy pu$$y with those things without pubes getting stuck in there? Those mofos look like chainsaw too.Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTONNah, all setQuote:
Originally Posted by bruceleeBraces are less expensive in the Philippines bro. You can have your braces here.;D;D;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rthobraces.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by PacstraightleftHave you ever eaten hairy pu$$y with those things without pubes getting stuck in there? Those mofos look like chainsaw too.Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTONNah, all setQuote:
Originally Posted by brucelee
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rthobraces.jpg
Those aren't my teeth!!!;D
I went on google and seached "Old Braces". This is what came up when I searched images.
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Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTONQuote:
Originally Posted by PacstraightleftHave you ever eaten hairy pu$$y with those things without pubes getting stuck in there? Those mofos look like chainsaw too.Quote:
Originally Posted by PRIDE OF BOSTON
Those aren't my teeth!!!;D
I went on google and seached "Old Braces". This is what came up when I searched images.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! :lolhaha: :lolhaha:
He thought those were your teeth :lol: