Hi all,
New here and just hoping to have a few questions answered really n help me make my mind up.
My teeth are healthy in that I have never smoked, and don't feel they are stained. I also have only ever had one filling at the back at the age of 29. My issue is my teeth have an overjet and an overbite plus my front tooth crosses over the over. Now you'd think why didn't I get braces when younger as many do. I remember going to see the dentist for this and having xrays done. Now what I can't remember was the exact reason given. It was along the lines though, that I couldn't have a brace as I didn't have adult teeth to replace certain teeth. Pretty sure it was at the back of my mouth though. I don't think my mum really pushed it any further and I'm guessing they wouldn't give dental implants to replace those teeth on the nhs.
I am older now and in the position where I could afford to pay to have them fixed. Being older though I some what don't fancy wearing braces for a couple years. Not just because of the idea of metal being worn, I know there are options to hide the braces better. I actually think people with veneers type Hollywood smiles look better. I know some can look too big for the persons mouth. I just prefer that white look and every tooth perfect looking. Is it possible a dentist would be able to use technology to scan my mouth. Then give me an image of how they'd look after wearing braces?
I am some what leaning more towards the idea of just having teeth removed. Then replacing them with dental implants. I don't like the all on 4 option and wouldn't get that. Simply as the small gap with the fake gum attachment. I know it can't be seen but I'd know it's there and yeah know just wouldn't want it. Instead I'd prefer to have 8 individual dental implant screws both on the top and bottom for each tooth. Now online most dental implants seemed aimed at missing teeth or really unhealthy teeth. Apart from the shape of mine I don't think they are unhealthy. Which does make you think well just get braces but it's a case of wanting the Hollywood look for me.
With dental implants is it better to have individual implants for each tooth? It seems to be the all on options are put forward as more cost effective. I am not bothered about price though to a certain degree. Also do dental implants really last for life? Far as I've read the implant screws themselves should last for life. It will be the crowns which will need replacing in years to come. Does that sound about right? Thinking if fused to the jaw bone that should be the case.
Many thanks
New here and just hoping to have a few questions answered really n help me make my mind up.
My teeth are healthy in that I have never smoked, and don't feel they are stained. I also have only ever had one filling at the back at the age of 29. My issue is my teeth have an overjet and an overbite plus my front tooth crosses over the over. Now you'd think why didn't I get braces when younger as many do. I remember going to see the dentist for this and having xrays done. Now what I can't remember was the exact reason given. It was along the lines though, that I couldn't have a brace as I didn't have adult teeth to replace certain teeth. Pretty sure it was at the back of my mouth though. I don't think my mum really pushed it any further and I'm guessing they wouldn't give dental implants to replace those teeth on the nhs.
I am older now and in the position where I could afford to pay to have them fixed. Being older though I some what don't fancy wearing braces for a couple years. Not just because of the idea of metal being worn, I know there are options to hide the braces better. I actually think people with veneers type Hollywood smiles look better. I know some can look too big for the persons mouth. I just prefer that white look and every tooth perfect looking. Is it possible a dentist would be able to use technology to scan my mouth. Then give me an image of how they'd look after wearing braces?
I am some what leaning more towards the idea of just having teeth removed. Then replacing them with dental implants. I don't like the all on 4 option and wouldn't get that. Simply as the small gap with the fake gum attachment. I know it can't be seen but I'd know it's there and yeah know just wouldn't want it. Instead I'd prefer to have 8 individual dental implant screws both on the top and bottom for each tooth. Now online most dental implants seemed aimed at missing teeth or really unhealthy teeth. Apart from the shape of mine I don't think they are unhealthy. Which does make you think well just get braces but it's a case of wanting the Hollywood look for me.
With dental implants is it better to have individual implants for each tooth? It seems to be the all on options are put forward as more cost effective. I am not bothered about price though to a certain degree. Also do dental implants really last for life? Far as I've read the implant screws themselves should last for life. It will be the crowns which will need replacing in years to come. Does that sound about right? Thinking if fused to the jaw bone that should be the case.
Many thanks