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26 Yr old On a Journey For PERFECT TEETH - Carmel, IN
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I've always had horrible teeth, but growing up my...
Nic365June 12, 2016
$4,700
I've always had horrible teeth, but growing up my parents weren't really in a good financial position to buy the me braces. But now I'm grown with incredible insurance! will be starting my treatment this coming Thursday (6/16/16) Well if you count getting the spacers installed as the beginning. A week after I will be having my brackets put on! I'm really excited to get the ball rolling. I initially set out to get invisalign, but after searching several reviews (a lot of reviews which were on this site) I decided my case may be a little too complex to leave it up to plastic and computer predictions. But I'm really excited and will be documenting my journey the whole way. Pics coming soon!
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June 19, 2016
I have very similar teeth to yours. I have a huge gap just like you for my top front teeth. I think my gap is just about exactly the same size as the one in your pictures. I also have an overbite, but yours points out more, mine just goes over my bottom teeth. My mom says that our insurance will only cover braces if I need them. I would like to get checked out and see if I do need them, because I don't like my teeth very much and I would like to get braces.
June 19, 2016
So if your teeth are similar to mine the insurance will definitely cover the braces. Fixing your gap will help with eating, speaking and whole other ton of things we don't even think teeth can contribute. So I say set the appointment with an orthodontist that is in you network to ensure you get the most coverage from your insurance. Also these days they have ceramic brackets so if your self conscious about the whole metal mouth thing I'd say look into those. Some places will do top teeth ceramic and the bottom silver for free!
June 19, 2016
I have very low insurance, but I'll try to convince my mom to bring me. I do not have a gap on my bottom teeth, my bad I forgot to include that before. So I'm unsure if I would only need them on my top teeth or what, if I got an appointment then I would find out. I browsed the internet for quite some time, and your teeth was the closest to mine that I saw. I actually don't mind at all about the metal thing, so either would work for me.
June 19, 2016
That's great. I'm glad that my teeth could help a little. I've spent so many years searching for teeth that were identical to mine with no luck. Either I would find someone with similarities but the difference were huge. That's why I'm documenting here so others with similar teeth can see the process.
June 19, 2016
Oh I do see where it says it doesn't cover Cosmetic Dentistry :( that's a misleading way for them to say no the braces. But don't give up. I don't know how old you are but there are several many programs that will work with you and you parents to make the process more affordable. Here in Indy we have a Dental Office that charges a flat $500 rate to install braces and then from then on you only pay $100 a month. That way if you don't have insurance you can still fix your Smile. A few things to look into would be the SmileCare Club and Crystal Braces. I wouldn't recommend them if you teeth protrudes like mine because the plastic can only do so much and also if you're really particular about the end results you want I wouldn't recommend them much either, Over the years having my teeth I've always imagined what they would be like when I got braces so over time I've got in my head a certain image that I look forward to when they are removed. Sorry I talk way too much. Hope this helps you though. Also browse through this site ask question etc. I've learned things I never would have known due to this site.
June 19, 2016
Funny you should mention the connection bands. When I was younger I would've killed to do those but from what I've seen searching the web it looks like it will close the space you want but create a space in another area. Also a ortho I visited before this one did say it could be quite dangerous. So probably no to those hahaa. But yea definitely don't give up there's bound to be an affordable program in your area all it takes is research and time. And it looks like your already on the right path with the research part. I'll keep my eyes open for you as far as any programs you can kinda show your mom. Team work Makes the Dream Work!
October 1, 2017
best luck fot you ,ieish icould fix my teeth too :( people tell me you dont need to fix them but im not happy with them and icant afford them right now
UPDATED FROM Nic365
10 days pre
Before pics
Nic365June 12, 2016
Just some pictures before the treatment just to give you guys an idea of what I have to work with.
Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you'll get all the support and feedback you need here as you share your journey with us. We'll be looking forward to your updates!