Is there a special student fee for braces?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hi, im 16 years old and am a student attending college and i am need in a brace are the invisible bracer/ smaller type braces free as a student or are they cheaper ?,
A. Thanks for your questions, the invisible braces are not currently available on the NHS. In order to discover whether you would be able to get a discount on this treatment as a student, you would need to contact your local providers individually.Kind RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki
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What is the best option to replace soon to be missing tooth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hi Dr. Patel, My question is about the # 2 molar that has a crown and recently abcessed. I have been told that the infected tooth can not have root caan therapy and cannot be saved. I am a 61 year old female and I have worked very hard after not having dental when growing up to keep my natural teeth. The last tooth has a large filling and the tooth on the other side is crowned. I am disabled with limited funds. What is the best solution for the soon to be missing tooth and should I look for a surgeon to remove this tooth? Thank you,
A. If it is causeing pain it needs to come out, you can than live with the gap or have a small denture made.
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Can I have lumineers and crowns done at same dental practice?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hello, I’m in need for crowns and would like to also have Lumineers done. I would like for all of my work to be performed by the same dentist to ensure proper work and alignment with my lumineers. What is the usual price ranges for Lumineers 6 to 8 teeth?,
A. I cannot give you prices on Lumineers as it’s a service I do not provide and/or believe in. They tend to give the teeth an unnatural look. Though I am more than happy to talk to you about different options and create a treatment plan for you.Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com
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Can Crowns straighten overlapping teeth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. My front teeth point inwards slightly behind the teeth next to them (incisors?), is it possible to straighten them with crowns? To get a good smile do I need to replace all my teeth?,
A. You normally need to replace a number of teeth but it is impossible to tell from just a description. find a dentist who has experience in cosmetic procedures to get a more accurate assessment.
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Do I have to wait until I am 18 to get braces?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hiya i have just been refered to my local orthodontist by my dentist but he said it will take 6-8 weeks for them to get back to me, as i am 18 at the end of march i am worried that by the time i actually come to get my braces it will be too late and i will have to pay, would this be the case? as i am really unsure please email me back kind regards.,
A. Hi RebekahThanks for your questions, it is unusual for patients over the age of 18 to get Orthodontic treatment free of charge on the NHS. It may be worth contact the practice which you have been referred to, to clarify your position. Many practices who offer Othrodontic treatment to adults, are able to offer interest free credit to help finance the treatment.RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki
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What treatment can I have for discoloured teeth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hi there,(Im 20) my teeth are really unsightly yellowly colour and kind of mottled stained looking. I’m not sure if this is due to flurosis (?) too much flouride or just bad dental hygiene from when I was younger and had braces. I regularly visit the dentist/hygienist every 6 months but they haven’t really mentioned anything about the colour and that my teeth are healthy and enamel is fine. Although I am a little embarrassed to mention it and what would I say!? Would cosmetic dentistry and what are the costs?? thanks,
A. You need your teeth to be assessed. Tooth whitening may improve your teethand then cosmetic bonding could hide the mottling.
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What is the best braces treatment for me?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I wanted to ask about the various options available to me and if one type of orthodontic treatment is more effective than the other. My wisdom teeth are starting to come through and this is causing my one of my front teeth to rotate inwards, and my two bottom front teeth to rotate. I’ve been recommended the Damon system, where teeth would be removed and so the teeth pull into alignment, could this be achieved by invisalign or lingual braces? and what are the difference in cost? For top and bottom braces, I’ve been quoted about £4500, would this seem accurate? Kind regards. Li,
A. Firstly, I do not believe in the removal of teeth in order for straightening. I do not do Invisalign myself, though one of my collegues gives free consultations re: Invisalign and charges anywhere between £1450 to £3000
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What treatment can I have to fix space on either side of upper teeth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Thank you for taking my question, I had braces and my jaw realigned; this caused a spce on both sides of my upper teeth leaving me with dracula looking fangs. My teeth are too wide to add bonding and the doctors say I will look like Barney. Right now I am embarrased to smile because my teeth are a natural yellow with gaps between my incisors, what can I do without going vaneers? Lauren Hutton had something for her gap between her front teeth but, know one seems to know what I am talking about.,
A. If you have had braces already then i guess veneers will ultimately be your best option I’m afraid
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I am not currently at a dentist but what should I do if I need more treatment?

February 9th, 2010
Q. hi.im a 35year old guy from wales who suffers a lot with dental pain due 2 chipped or broken teeth. i have had a lot of work carried out & removed most of my back top & bottom teeth which i have a denture for them. the major problem i have is my front top teeth have been a breaking & chipping away which leads to have it filled etc i dont have a dentist at the moment so if any futher damage i have to go to a emergency dentist & get pushed from pillar to post trying to find a dentist. im currently unemployed at the moment & in recipt of benefits so i dont know what realy can be done? i am willing to travel to any dentist that will take me on as a patient! any advice would be most gratefull, hope to hear from you soon..,
A. Hi Thanks for your questions, I would recommend that you contact your local Primary Care Trust, you will be able to either, put you in touch with your nearest NHS dentist who are taking on new patients, or put you on a waiting list for this. They should also be able to advise you of qwhere to go in a dental emergency. You can find contact details for your local Primary Care Trust at http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/PrimaryCareTrustListing.aspxKindest RegardsDr Kailesh solanki
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What lumineer courses are there for dentists?

February 9th, 2010
Q. dr patel, i am a dentist from ahmedabad india. wish to learn about lumineers.do you have any idea about training courses?,
A. There are many course in europe I am not so sure in India , Please check their website or call them directly.
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What treatment can I have to make cheek more pointy?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I want to have my chin done to make it more pointy. which dermal filler is better for that? Teosyal or Perlane? or you have better recommendation of non-sergical treatment? I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. many thanks X.,
A. I do not do botox or Fillers here. I do know another dentist on Harley Street who would be able to help you with this matter. Call 0207 636 5981 and speak to one of their friendly staff.Justin Glaister
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Should I go for implant or bridge to replace tooth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I had one teeth removed (2nd last from the back at the top) and my dentist recommended: – a bridge or an implant. My other teeth are in perfectly good health and I have no history of poor oral hygiene. A bridge is much cheaper but I worry it may weaken the adjacent teeth. An implant is a lot more expensive (and scary) but if it really last for life (does it really?) I m willing to try. Is that really the best choice? How long does the procedure (implant) will take (1 / 2/ 3 hours?) and how much is the pain (say compare to pulling the teeth out for example). any risk of infection or complication? I am 32 and in good health. THanks Mat,
A. Hello Mat it does sound like an implant is your best option as drilling down 2 healthy teeth for a bridge isn’t really advisable Although the implant is more expensive now it will outlast a bridge so should work out cheaper in the long term. The procedure should take about an hour or less and the after pain similar to having a simple extraction Regards Andrew
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How long would it take to get denture if teeth were removed?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I, due to needle phobia have not been to dentist for 46years.Mytop 6 front teeth seem to be in good condition, but the rest owing to gum disease are so bad and are very loose. How long would I be without dentures if most were removed?,
A. Thanks for your questions, it may be possible for the dentist to have an immediate denture made for you. This can be done by taking an impression, prior to the extraction of your teeth, which would be used by the laboratory to create a denture which would have teeth in place of the teeth you will then have extracted. This denture will then be fitted following your extraction. However due to the changes which can occur following an extraction, you may need to have this denture replaced down the line. I hope this helps.Kind RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki
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What treatment can I get for half broken postero-medially?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I wanted to ask about the options to repair the tooth. 1 week ago, I noticed right upper 1st premolar posterior cusp got half broken postero-medially. I damaged the tooth while brushing. This premolar is without caries. I think using electric brush will help me avoid damage to other teeths. Kindly advise & will like to get it repaired at the earliest. thank you.,
A. It sounds like a white composite filling or a ceramic inlay would work very well
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Can Invisalign fix overlapping front teeth?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I have an edge to edge bite (well now my lower teeth are slightly in front of my top teeth) and was wondering if invisalign would be the right treatment for me? also have a small bridge so would like to have it removed and close up gap… any suggestions??? :o ),
A. It is difficult for me to give you guidance on your situation without seeing you in person and perhaps performing a few tests. I would be more than happy to see you regarding this. I may need to refer you on to one of our Orthodontists.Justin glaister
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Is it okay to have cotton swat in tooth without covering?

February 9th, 2010
Q. My dentist had given me the first part of my root canal, no infection but was in pain due to tooth trama (back molar) , anyway, my tooth and nerve were aggrevated so bad that I had a lot of drainage, so he only covered with a cotton swab and i go back on Monday, this was done Thursday. Is it ok to have a cotton swap in the tooth without a temp covering? I was told if I had a covering that gas could build up and i’d be in more pain until it was finished. Also, can bacteria build up on the cotton swab and cause toxic shock syndrome if the same swab is left for a few days? thanks!,
A. The tooth was not sealed to allow the tooth to drain this is ok for short periods if it was sealed there is a risk of more pain due to pressure build up.
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Will adding to dental bridge improve smile?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Dr. Moore,a year and a half ago my regular dentist made me a bridge of 6 top teeth in front,I have been unhappy since.When I am not smiling big ,it looks like I have no teeth,the teeth are perfectly aligned and looks nice at gumline,but I can place something flat along edge and it is obvious they are arched upward,I have expressed my dissatisfaction to my dentist,he finally suggested he could ‘add on’to my bridge to make my teeth longer,and if it did’nt work ,he could take it off and it wuold’nt damage my bridge.Can this be done sucessfuly?,
A. Yes it sounds like he is happy to sort this out so ask him to take another look
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Unhappy about denture and am looking for info about metal plates?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Dear Sirs, I was wondering wether or not you could help me, you see im at my wits end, when i was about 22 years old i started with terrible dental problems, abcesses mouth ulcers, etc, and over the years got worse in a result of me eventually having full dentures, none of my family know i have dentures as i never take them out apert to clean them,the dentures i have at the moment are old and worn so i went to the dentist for new ones,i cant wear them the teeth dont close together, i cant chew or bite anything and i look like a horse they are huge, my dentist said i need to get used to them(i know that) but they are completely wrong, what i wanted to know was if there was any way i could have metal plates put into both my upper and lower jaw and have teeth inserted into them and if so what would roughly be the cost, thankyou for your time,
A. Thanks for your questions, it may be possible for you to have implants placed. Dental Implants can be used to support a denture, or to retain fixed bridge work. The most cost effective way would be to have two dental Impants placed, which could then be used to support a denture. The cost of this treatment will vary between practitioners, however I can tell you that I currently charge from £3000 for this service. The alternative would be to have at least four implants, but preferably up to six implants placed to support fixed bridgework, with the cost for this treatment starting at around £10000. Many of the practices who offer these services are able to offer interest free credit to help finance the treatment. I hope this information will help, but would encourage you to contact me should you require any further assistance.Kindest regardsDr Kailesh Solanki
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What can be done for chipped tooth treatment gone wrong?

February 9th, 2010
Q. Hi my boyfriend chipped the edge of one of his front teeth – whilst he had a white filling added two weeks ago it had come off while he was eating. When he went back to the dentist this time he asked for another filling but was concerned as it might just keep coming off – the dentist said he could use a pin but didn’t like to do that procedure So my boyfried thought he would just proceed with doing a normal filling and that he would just have to keep going back every time it came off But the dentist went ahead without consent to using the pin which has cracked his tooth and you can see it clearly through the white filling. My boyfriend is absolutely devestated. We live in rural wales and NHS dentists are like golddust so we have to go with whatever dentist is conveniently near! What do you recommend that he does? I really need your advice! Many thanks,
A. Hi Kate, Its a very unfortunate situation your boyfriend has found himself in. Front teeth never hold fillings very well and any dentist would tell you that the likelihood of it falling off is very high. The only thing I can suggest now is that he gets a porcelain veneer for that tooth which is much less likely to fall off and can be well matched (colour and shape wise) to the tooth beside it. I would be more than happy to help him with this matter.Justin Glaister
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Is there any way to improve the look of my smile?

February 9th, 2010
Q. I have a bridge and crowns on my teeth witch i had done privately a few times over the years and never been happy with the results the centre line on my upper teeth is to the side, i had a accident when i was very young and lost my front tooth and the gap closed so now a side tooth has become my front tooth is there anything i can have done to inprove my smile so i can smile with confidence 1 am 47 years old,
A. I am sure there are plenty of options you need to find a good cosmetic dentist and have a consultation so your options can be explained.  Before your new teeth are made a trial set should be fitted to make sure you are happy with the shape , colour and feel , only then should the new teeth be made.
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