Braces Questions & Answers

How would someone straighten the front of their mouth if they have no back molars?
Is there a required amount of molars needed to wear braces? How would someone straighten the front of their mouth if they have no back molars?

Is it okay to have braces even though you have incomplete set of teeth?
I have incomplete set of teeth in my upper and lower teeth, is it okay to have braces?

I need braces but my family can't afford it
I'm 16 years old and I desperately need braces. I have a bad overbite and teeth on my bottom are crowded. Right of the front tooth is really crooked. Every time i smile i feel self conscious. I hate feeling this way. Is there anything I can do?

Tooth Bud
My daughter plan to do braces, but she need to go for surgery first to take out tooth buds. Is it painful or dangerous to take out tooth buds? Your opinion please?

Can I still wear braces even if I have fixed bridges?
i have 2 pairs of fixed bridge on my upper teeth and i'm wondering if I can wear braces.

I'm 18 years old and have crooked front teeth and have had a root canal. Would braces be a good option?
What kind of braces are best if I've had a root canel?

How long do braces usually take?
What's the average length one must wear braces for?

What to do to under bite teeth? What if a person can't afford to buy braces?
I am 22 yrs old and having a problem with my teeth. I have an underbite but I can't afford to buy braces :( what other options do I have? And I have cavities as well but too shy to go to dentist because of my situation. Thanks.

Can I wear braces after having a root canal for 3 of my front teeth?
The dentist wants to do a root canal for 3 of my ront teeht, but is it ok to wear braces on these teeth? Because, my moms decayed after 3-5 years after having a root canal.

Is there any other way to remove the spaces between teeth other than getting braces?
Is there any other way to remove the spaces between teeth other than getting braces?

Is it possible to have orthodontic braces if you no longer have molars?
I have incomplete set of teeth and i want my remaining teeth to be aligned. I no longer have molars, they've been extracted. I was wondering if it was still possible to have orthodontic braces if you no longer have molars?

Does Invisalign work as well as braces?
I know I need orthodontics, but I don't want to have braces on my teeth if possible (I'm an adult). How do braces and Invisalign compare? Will it take longer for me to see results with Invisalign than with traditional braces?