Question 1

Will braces be uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Braces will be uncomfortable for a few days after they are initially affixed and for a day or so each time they are adjusted. Otherwise they will not be uncomfortable and will not be noticeable to the wearer.

Question 2

Will braces affect my life style?

Accepted Answer

No, in that you can still do everything you could do before. Your diet may be somewhat restricted but not to the point of imposition. However, adults may take a little longer than children to become accustomed to the slight roughness of braces.

Question 3

What are the other alternatives to traditional braces?

Accepted Answer

One could utilise partial braces, plates, aesthetic (Ceramic) braces, lingual braces or Invisalign.

Question 4

Should I take out health insurance cover?

Accepted Answer

We are unable to give specific advice in this area as there exists substantial variation between the cover offered by the different funds and this constantly changes. However, we find that taking out insurance specifically for orthodontic treatment is often inadvisable due to the waiting periods and other conditions precedent. We would suggest that you seek out information from the different funds before making the decision.

Question 5

Am I too old to have braces?

Accepted Answer

Teeth move throughout a person's life and thus, theoretically no one is too old for braces. However, one needs to be cautionary of the possibility of gum disease in older people and aware of the fact that teeth move slower in older people.

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