never been to ortho. do i need 2?

[xxedward1090xx]

i'm 18 3/4 b-day is may 12 and i never been to the orthodontist do i need 2

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[mikeg]

hard to tell on this picture... Getting braces is usually a personal preference.

The best thing to do is to go into an orthodontist and have them do a full consultation. They will take molds of your teeth and show you any improvements that can be made...

Usually your dentist will mention that you need braces too, so maybe if you have never been advised, that you may not need them.. but an ortho consultation is the way to go

[Sunny]

Hi and welcome to this forum!

No one has to have their teeth corrected by orthodontics and for some people, there is nothing to be gained by having treatment. The only person who can tell you this, is an orthodontist ... and usually if you see two or three, you'll get an idea if you need treatment, and what type of treatment is recommended.

Your photo is not clear enough to see the alignment of your teeth, but if you want to know, book a couple of consults. Good luck with finding out!