Virginia Dental Insurance Benefits, Braces and bleeding gums:  I have few issues going on that I would like some help with.  One I would like to have braces to fix an over bite.  However I am 25 and finding it hard to get dental insurance for  adult orthodontic care. 

Second: I seen a dentist about braces once before and was told I would need treatment on my gums first.  I have bleeding gums when I brush and was told I had the starting of  gingivitis.  I was advise I would need a deep cleaning before getting braces.

So between the deep cleaning and having braces without insurance the cost is just all to much for me.  I need help in finding a plan that will work for my current dental needs.

I am new to getting braces.  Since I am 24 I got one of your dental discount plans a while back.  Anyway I have metal braces since they were more affordable to me.   I just got them on three days ago but my teeth are still sore and my mouth is all scratched up.

My gums seem raw and bleed when I brush my teeth which is somthing they did not do before getting the braces.  How much longer will it take for me to adjust to wear braces?  Well I always have sore teeth?  Just wondering it not like I can take them off now but would love some helpful information.