Oh, I WISH I had braces as a kid. My folks took me to two orthodontists, at the suggestion of my dentist. The dentist thought I needed braces. One orthodontist said braces and estimated $xxx cost. The other said no braces needed, and estimated $yyy cost. Which was less. So my parents went with the no braces. I had 2 or 3 different retainers over 3 years. Upper only.
The jerk really messed things up. I've been to orthodontists twice as an adult (once at about again 28, and again at about age 35) to see what can be done. But now the only hope is surgery, to split the upper jaw and spread it wider. The retainers actually pulled it in too narrow!!!! Insurance won't cover the cost as it is considered "cosmetic," even though I am losing my teeth at a very young age. It would be a 5 to 6 year process to get it all fixed tight. So I didn't do any of it. Now it is more than 10 years since I last looked into this. And guess what? I may have to have it done anyways, to fit dentures!!!! NOW it WILL be covered by insurance. UGH!
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