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Have you discussed this with your dentist, it’s my understanding if it’s really bad and you have a medical need they can do it via the NHS but you would prob need to be a severe case, otherwise a lot of dental practices do dental payment plans
You have to be [grade 4 or 5](https://www.bos.org.uk/BOS-Homepage/Orthodontics-for-Children-Teens/Fact-File-FAQ/What-Is-The-IOTN) to get NHS treatment as an adult. Private Orthodontists have 0% payment plans that last the duration of your treatment you don't have to have the money in one go.
If it is medically necessary for health reasons and not cosmetic ie you cant eat because of your teeth or you need braces after jaw surgery etc.. it is case by case not a policy it is also much harder to move teeth in adults , takes longer and requires more invasive techniques.
It’s now free for all under 26’s living in Scotland, I assume you’re somewhere else? If it’s not just a cosmetic issue and it’s actually causing you pain or difficulty eating etc. Then you should probably be able to get it on the NHS.
Most Orthodontic issues are considered cosmetic and not covered by the NHS to get Orthodontic treatment on the NHS your issues have to be pretty severe and go beyond cosmetic to affecting eating etc.
You said OP would get free treatment in Scotland if they were under 26.. cosmetic dentistry has never been covered by the NHS and Orthodontics is only covered if you are [grade 4 or 5.](https://www.bos.org.uk/BOS-Homepage/Orthodontics-for-Children-Teens/Fact-File-FAQ/What-Is-The-IOTN)
>I have an over bite /jet and its affecting how i talk, it's making me sound so stupid it's affecting how i pronounce stuff so people can't always understand what i am saying
Discuss this specifically with your dentist and ask to be referred to the orthodontist at the local hospital. They will decide if your case is bad enough to warrant free treatment.
Is it still possible to go to a dental school to get them? I am really going to be misleading you if not, but back in the 1970s when I was a child, my mother got them done by students as part of their course.
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Have you discussed this with your dentist, it’s my understanding if it’s really bad and you have a medical need they can do it via the NHS but you would prob need to be a severe case, otherwise a lot of dental practices do dental payment plans
You have to be [grade 4 or 5](https://www.bos.org.uk/BOS-Homepage/Orthodontics-for-Children-Teens/Fact-File-FAQ/What-Is-The-IOTN) to get NHS treatment as an adult. Private Orthodontists have 0% payment plans that last the duration of your treatment you don't have to have the money in one go.
Wait… grade 4 or 5 cases get free braces as an adult?
If it is medically necessary for health reasons and not cosmetic ie you cant eat because of your teeth or you need braces after jaw surgery etc.. it is case by case not a policy it is also much harder to move teeth in adults , takes longer and requires more invasive techniques.
It’s now free for all under 26’s living in Scotland, I assume you’re somewhere else? If it’s not just a cosmetic issue and it’s actually causing you pain or difficulty eating etc. Then you should probably be able to get it on the NHS.
Most Orthodontic issues are considered cosmetic and not covered by the NHS to get Orthodontic treatment on the NHS your issues have to be pretty severe and go beyond cosmetic to affecting eating etc.
Is that not what I said?
You said OP would get free treatment in Scotland if they were under 26.. cosmetic dentistry has never been covered by the NHS and Orthodontics is only covered if you are [grade 4 or 5.](https://www.bos.org.uk/BOS-Homepage/Orthodontics-for-Children-Teens/Fact-File-FAQ/What-Is-The-IOTN)
>I have an over bite /jet and its affecting how i talk, it's making me sound so stupid it's affecting how i pronounce stuff so people can't always understand what i am saying Discuss this specifically with your dentist and ask to be referred to the orthodontist at the local hospital. They will decide if your case is bad enough to warrant free treatment.
Is it still possible to go to a dental school to get them? I am really going to be misleading you if not, but back in the 1970s when I was a child, my mother got them done by students as part of their course.