bottom braces only??

[lyenn]

ok. my bottom teeth is not really straight. just a few teeth moved backward. i dun really like it.. my top teeth are straight.. really straight i guess.. i want braces.. my teeth is not really in serious case to have braces.. i just want to have a straighter teeth.. but can it be worn only for the bottom row only?? how long should i wear braces then? n will the cost be much cheaper? pls reply me..

[Stephanie]

Yep the cost will defintely be cheaper and people get them on the bottom all the time.. As long as you dont have a bite issue, it usually works out to just straighten the bottom teeth.

You may benefit from invisalign too if your teeth arent too bad already...

[Sunny]

Hi lyenn and welcome to this forum!

You'd need to consult with a few orthodontist's to find out if they're prepared to treat your bottom teeth only. Some will, but many won't. The reason being is that orthodontics is about gaining the correct bite, and when teeth are moved to make the arch correct, mostly the bite is affected and therefore will need work as well. If your upper arch will remain in great contact with your new straightened lower arch, then you would be a candidate for lower braces only. I agree with Stephanie, that if your case is mild, you may be a good candidate for invisalign.

Cost in this country for lowers only is about 3/4's to 2/3's of the cost of having both arches treated. The brackets don't cost much, therefore the reduction in the cost is not much lower. The costs are about pre treatment (x-rays, moulds, photos), treatment and post treatment ... and there's not a lot of difference between one arch and two.

How long ... ? That will depend on what needs to be done, and only an orthodontist who's checked your x-rays and moulds carefully can give you that information ... and then it's only a guide, as some teeth move faster than others, ... and others move more slowly.

Good luck finding an orthodontist you can communicate with easily and who can provide you with the treatment you want.

[mariahfromchicago]

I don't know about the cost... it depends on where you live and which ortho you go to, some charge a lot more than their competition... See if invisalign would work for you?
It also depends on what treatment you choose. Some orthos charge more for ceramic.

[chris james]

hi there im getting a brace put on only my bottoms tomorrow
it is a removable one that will make a little room for the two front bottom teeth to be moved i think it is whats callled an expander
it is costing just over 400 english pounds for the ortho treatment which i thought was good