Help on Braces (orthodontist)?!


Question: Help on Braces (orthodontist)!?
Hi!. I'm 17 this year!. Planning to get braces soon!. I have a few concern:
- Where can i get reliable orthodontist, esp in around ang mo kio area!?
- Which type of braces is recommended!?
- What's the estimated price for treatment!?
- Do i have to wear retainers for life after treatment!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Hello, fellow Singaporean!.

Q1) You can try checking the internet for orthodontists in your area!. For example, "orthodontist Ang Mo Kio" in Google!.

Also, be sure to check whether or not the orthodontist you eventually decided on is actually one!. There are cases of general dentists practising orthodontics, so beware of that!. You can check whether or not the orthodontist is actually one at Singapore Dental Council (www!.sdc!.gov!.sg/html/SDC_Home!.html)!. Go to 'Dentist Search' and make sure you limit the search to 'Orthodontics' under 'Specialty'!.

Q2) This one varies according to your condition!. Price is also a factor!. It would be best to consult the orthodontist about this!.

Q3) It is usually 3!.5K SGD and above!. Again, this depends on the type of braces you are doing!. It is cheaper if you decide to join the queue for National Dental Centre, but it would be better for you to be a private patient instead (better service and whatnot)!. Besides, you usually need to wait for a year or two for NDC!.

Just a side note - you only pay a portion of the total fee first (usually when you first put on your braces) and you pay the rest by installments!. For example, 1!.5K first and 100 each appointment thereafter!.

Q4) My orthodontist told me that it is usually recommended for one to wear retainers as long as possible (which is for life if you consider what is as long as possible for a human)!. You usually only need to wear it at night as time goes on to prevent your teeth from shifting again!.

Hope I have helped!. :DWww@Answer-Health@Com

I am not sure where you live, but the suggestions of finding a new orthodontist is by asking the dentist that you go to, or a friend if they know about orthodontists!. There is also an organization usually for doctors like orthodontists!. It is hard to say what type of braces would be recommended for you, as I don't know your bite, or mouth structure, as well I am not sure exactly about the type of braces out there!. The estimated prices are around 300-500$ for a minimum!. It could be higher!. Not usually, but the best thing to do is to discuss about it with your orthodontist or with your dentist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

-well I only know dr!.'s around my area!.
-which ever dr!. you go to he'll tell you what you need!. if you don't want the braces to show their is something new that are braces you can't see!.
-If you have insurance you can call them to ask what dr!. takes that insurance!. every office has their own price!.
-Yes you are going to need retainer after!. because your teeth were moved and they need time for them to stay in place or else they'll just move apart and be a waste of money!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

WOW-

Google your first question!.

2) Normal braces & Invisalign work fine, but if your teeth are in really
Bad shape I suggest normal braces!.

3) Depends on how phucked up your teeth are!.

4) No you don't, it's only for a couple of months or a year!.

But it's good to wear a retainer, since it keeps your teeth straight!.

If you don't use it your teeth will shift again & it's back to square one!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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