Is an overbite ugly? Should I get braces?

[Anonymous]

Hi, I had braces when I was 11 years old and I had them for a year. My teeth have moved and I'm not 20 years old. I have an overbite which is about 7mm and I'm more self conscious about it now.

It's not too bad but when my mouth is open or I smile it is noticeable. I did ask my dentist many times if I could get braces but they said my teeth were not bad enough to get braces for free. Now that I'm older my dentists keep telling me that I should think about getting braces which makes me feel like self conscious. I went for a consultation and they said it would cost me £3000. It's really expensive and I can't afford it right now.

Does anyone have advice? If I get braces I'll have to save up which will take ages. Do guys mind an overbite? Does it really matter? I just hope my teeth don't get worse :s.

[proudtexasgirl]

It's hard to say without seeing you. If you're really self-conscious about it, get braces. I'm 20, and I was super self-conscious about my teeth so I got braces. I pay $147 a month for 18 months after a down payment and after my insurance paid for part of it. I don't know what your financial situation is, but they will work with you to find a payment plan that you can afford.

Honestly, if your teeth are straight, I wouldn't be too self-conscious about an overbite, BUT I don't know what your overbite looks like and how bad it is. If all you have to fix is an overbite, you most likely won't have to wear braces for as long.

[Anonymous]

Hmm If it's noticable then I would try do something about it. Also you might be just over reacting and noticing something that really isn't even there or isn't a problem at all. So I would hear with my doctor and listen to their advice :-) Good luck sweetness

[Anonymous]

personally I don't like girls with an over bite. sometimes they are alright if it's very mild but I don't want to be looking at her teeth when we talk, it'll be uncomfortable for both of us. I say ask for a payment plan if you can pay like 200 a month he might be able to start sooner.

I think the short term self conscious for having braces will be better than the long term of doing nothing if you think you'll always be worried.

[LilHamsterVert]

You should've worn a retainer, you threw away your money when you were 11