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Is it? It's ok to get a second opinion from other dentists.
If their current position isn't causing you pain or tooth/jaw wear problems, then straightening them is a cosmetic decision. And if you didn't even realize they were that crooked until the dentist suggested straightening them, then the cosmetic aspect hasn't been bothering you.
In my country (US), dentistry is notorious for upselling unnecessary cosmetic procedures.
For example, I went to a new dentist and he found two "developing" cavities he wanted to proactively drill out and fill and a "flaw in the enamel" he could fix with a veneer. I thought that was weird since I have never had a cavity before in my life and the "enamel flaw" was cosmetic only and never bothered me. I went to another dentist for a second opinion and she told me my teeth were fine. 5 years later and those "developing" cavities never formed.
Yeah, I had to switch dentists because of a move, and my current dentist won't stop recommending me braces.
"It's not just cosmetic. It will help the functionality and longevity of your teeth." I mean, my teeth aren't absolutely perfect, but they function and look fine to me. I have only ever had one other dentist mention that as a suggestion forever ago when I was a kid, and they didn't keep harping in about it.
It makes me super suspicious about it because the last dentist I had never mentioned a thing about braces, and my current one keeps bringing it up unprompted. My current one also tried to sell me a $300 toothbrush.
Get a second opinion.
Well that’s not wrong though. Misaligned teeth can wear down faster, causing issues down the road. Also it can cause headaches and a bunch of other issues.
As for the toothbrush, was it the oral b IO? Mine did too, and I reluctantly bought it. The reason is I press too hard when brushing and I was affecting my enamel and gums. My dad and brother both do the same and both had to get gum grafts. The toothbrush notifies you with a light if you press too hard (or too gently), so it helps train me. I’m liking it
Yeah, I don't mean to say that it's a total scam...just that it's ok to want to weigh your options to see what is worth it and what isn't. Especially because braces ain't cheap. And if someone doesn't want it, then it's appreciated to stop harping on them about it every single time.
I honestly have no idea what model the toothbrush was, but it wouldn't surprise me if it had that sort of feature. Nice to have for some, but not something I seem to have a need for.