The story so far

In December 2011 I visited my dentist for a routine check up after not having been for 2 years. I needed work done so braved it an made an appointment. I also decided to ask my dentist if I could be referred to an orthodontist as I badly need braces.
After that appointment i needed a lot of work done to my teeth including 3 fillings and two root canal treatments on a premolar and a molar. The dentist advised me that I would need to have all my treatment done before any referral could be made. So fast forward a few weeks of dental treatment and I had my final appointment on 27th January 2012. My dentist informed me that I was more than likely eligible for orthodontic treatment on the NHS however criteria for qualifying has tightened so it was no promise. She asked if I wanted to be referred to our local dental hospital which has a very long waiting list of  months-years for treatment or if I was willing to pay a consultation fee I could be referred to a private orthodontist  who could carry out NHS treatment for me. I opted for the private route.
So I received a letter from the orthodontist a week later asking me to call to make an appointment. When I called I was informed that I could make an appointment for an informal chat to discuss my needs. So on 8th February I had an appointment with the lovely Lisa . We discussed what I didn't like about my smile and she agreed that I had a reasonable enough case to apply for NHS treatment and then where we can go from there if I am not accepted.

So this is where I'm at so far. I have another appointment booked for 27th March so I can have moulds and x-rays etc done to see how much treatment will be required.