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[quote=Anonymous]If I went to the trouble of wearing braces for a year and a half, I would want straight teeth at the end of it.  Retainers for life is not the problem. Adjusting to the retainers the first month is the hardest part. Once you are used to them, it's not a big deal, except for having to keep them clean. Braces are enough of a pain that if you are going to go through all of that, it's worth it to have the whole mouth done. If his teeth aren't that bad, perhaps it won't be that painful of an experience and might not take as long. Still, having to adjust to a whole mouth of braces is going to be much more of a pain than part of his mouth.  Really, either choice has its advantages.  If he's a big baby and his teeth aren't that bad and you are rich and he doesn't mind imperfect teeth, then pick the partial braces. If you want your money's worth and for him to be happy at the end and he's tolerant of having his mouth worked on, then pick the full set.

I just had braces. It cost $2000 more than they said it would, and took 6 months longer than they said it would.  Two dentists told me I needed surgery, which I didn't actually need. IMO, getting braces can improve your happiness 33%, but you are in a foul mood one week a month for 3 years.

Not all cases can be improved by Invisalign either.  If you go with the partial braces, he could try to get Invisalign later if he's not happy, assuming his teeth aren't that bad.[/quote]

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