Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

Is £2000 too much for the treatment of mild orthodontic problems with Invisalign?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Hello. I had a fixed metal brace on both bottom and top when I was 15, I had it on for 3 years. And I was very silly, and I didn’t keep up with wearing my retainer. this past year, my front tooth has started slipping back into an old position, it’s my right front tooth, it’s pushing so much aginst the front left tooth it’s causing pain and discomfort when eating, the tooth that is pushing on the other tooth has made it very wobbly, I can tell it’s moving at a drastic speed as theres a difference each week, this one tooth that has moved is starting to cause so much problems, its now looking like I have 2 wonky front teeth and I’m so upset about it. I know this is my own silly fault, but I really want to fix this.

I went for an appointment to see about having invasigln ( sp? ) done, he said to me it was a very mild case and would only cost me 2000 and the procedure would probably only take 7 weeks… so I was shocked at the price and with him saying it was barely noticable, I don’t know if he was trying to con me or not, I’m not sure but that seemed a lot of money to me.

I just want the best advice on what would be best for me, and some actual pricelists, I know you can’t give me an exact price but a rough idea would be great. I’m a single Mum and it’s something I feel needs to be done, it’s knocked my confidence a lot, and I’m willing to pay out if it’s not a silly ammount.

Kind regards, thanks for taking time to look at this and I hope you reply. 


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Should I have my polyp removed and be treated with veneers or braces?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Hello. I have what my dentist describes as a polyp on my upper inside lip which gets caught between the quite large gap between my two front teeth. They also protrude a little. This can be embarrassing and sore when speaking. My dentist suggested that I could have the polyp removed but unless I had two veneers on the front teeth it would probably return. Would this be a sensible course of action to undertake in your opinion or would a brace be more suitable? The front teeth are large to begin with. Thank you for your advice.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Will lingual braces be the best choice for my protruding front teeth?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
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Hello,

I have 2 front teeth (upper jaw) slightly sticking out but very minimally and would like to have them perfectly straight(never worn braces before but I am very lucky to have very good teeth) and thinking about the lingual braces, I would like to know how long will I have to wear them for and whats the cost? I understand that it would be best to make an app to get some consulation if possible, Can I make an app please?
Thanks 


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My retainer has broken, can I get a replacement?

Thursday, August 25th, 2011
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Mark, if an Essix retainer splits or is cut down, does that affect the effectiveness of maintaining the teeth positions? My Essix retainer has split quite badly now after several years and so feels a little loose as parts of the plastic on it are missing, my bite feels a bit off when i take it out now and it doesn’t feel as ‘tight’ as it were. I don’t have an orthodontist now to replace it as he is now retired but am nervous about my teeth moving.

I live in the London area close to you. How much approximately would you charge to make a replacement Essix for me if I saw you? Many thanks.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I didn’t wear my retainer and now my teeth have moved, what should I do?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
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I had braces 6 yrs back. Unfortunately, I did’nt continue wearing my retainers. Now, My front two teeth hv got less than 1.5 mm gap and same on right and left ( leaving 3 teeth from the front each side ( This is the best I can describe) Rest are all perfectly alligned. Please suggest me best treatment possible. I was htinkign to go for Invisalign Lite?? Can you also inform me the cost of treatment.

I wish I could send u my picture. People around me says that I really don’t need any treatment / they can barely spot the gap unless I show them.

Please guide me appropriately.


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Do I really need to have healthy teeth removed for orthodontic work?

Monday, August 22nd, 2011
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hello doctor
i got braces two months ago …i had two missing incisors (congenitally) so my ortho. decided to fill the gaps with my canines then reshape them as incisors … now i will get braces for my lower jaw . my lover teeth are totally fine and straight but the ortho decided that i should extract two lower teeth just because i have two missing teeth in the upper jaw and not to make space for moving the lower teeth !!! i am really scared because i don’t like to extract those perfectly fine teeth while people are paying hundreds of dollars on teeth implants … and i hears also that my face will never look the same once those teeth are removed !!!! my question is that should i need to extract those two teeth ? or there is another option? please help!


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Will veneers make my teeth protrude?

Monday, August 22nd, 2011
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Hi I am 25 year old female that has been told i have periodontitis. I have received treatment for this in the form of scaling and root planning. I also have receded gums five gum pockets between my front teeth which have made me very depressed. I have seen one cosmetic dentist and he said he can add composite resin to these teeth to make them look more natural and close the gaps, is this good for the gum? What other option do I have veneers? Would this make my teeth even more protruding? I have also had braces for a year to correct an over bite and close some gum gaps where the teeth had been stripped a little to make the gaps smaller but the gum gaps are still there. I also have a permanent brace behind my top teeth to stop it from moving. I have been in a very depressive state as to what can be done about my teeth to keep my gums stable. What can be done aesthetically to help me get my confidence back and smile?
Please can you help me as I feel I dont know what can be done? 


Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I’m 13 years old, why can I not get braces on the NHS?

Friday, August 19th, 2011
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Why wont the NHS fund my braces?

I went to the orthodontist in hope to get braces for my teeth, and my orthodontist said i have a 4mm overbite and overjet and also a lot of gaps that are the same size throughout my teeth. She said I would have to go private if i want them. I would need a standard brace which about 2000 – 3000 pounds. My mum cannot afford that because she does not work because my brother has autism and he gets fed through a tubein his stomach. Also he cannot talk. So she has to stay at home to look after him and take him to school. I just want straight teeth, i hate smiling because everybody sees my horrid teeth. By the way I am 13 years old.


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My daughter has just had a brace fitted, but now her crowns have cracked, what should she do?

Friday, August 19th, 2011
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my daughter has lingual behind her teeth hidden braces at the top,she also has 4crowns two top middle and one either side,her braces have only been in 10days and already her two side crowns have fine cracks along the bottom,does this mean she is not suitable for braces,and should just get new crowns an teeth whitened to make her smile nice, as she is also meant to be having bottom braces fitted soon,but if the top crowns cannot hold a brace without crumbling,not much point in wasting her money,she is 40yrs old,what is your opinion please.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

What is the best brace for my orthodontic condition and should it come with a retainer?

Thursday, August 18th, 2011
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hi im looking for advice and help i suffer from cystic fibrosis im 30 years old and years of doing physio and spitting up mucus up my tongue has pushed my top teeth forward i think its called an overbite (buck teeth) i would like to get them sorted i went to two inman aligners dentists one said he could reduce my bite by 80 percent the other one said he couldnt but im worried that i spend the money getting them done my tongue will just push them back and it will be worse if i get a permanant retainer and it will push more teeth out as i heard theres alot of relapses with the inman i was also considering invisalign or six month smile but i havent been to see about them hope you can help thanks .


Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma