Archive for the ‘Braces’ Category

Should my daughter have healthy teeth removed for ortho work?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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Hi,
My daughter has overcrowded teeth and we have been told by the dentist and orthodontist that she will need teeth extracted. Since then I have been told by a friend who claims to have done a lot of research that healthy teeth should never be removed. Can you tell me whether I should say no to the extractions.
Thanks

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Sometimes it’s the only way to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

How much do braces cost and can I get them on the NHS?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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How much do braces cost? And is it possible to get them on the NHS?

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Dear Enquirer,
Orthodontics i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Is there a fast way to correct my overbite in time for my wedding?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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i HAVE AN OVERBITE IN MY JAW BUT OTHERWISE NO PROBLEMS, i HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE SYSTEM AT MY LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND WAS FINALLY OFFERED BRACES THIS WEEK AND SURGERY IN TWO YEARS TIME, i AM GETTING MARRIED IN 18 MONTHS TIME ABD SO THIS IS NOW NOT AN OPTION. i NEED TO KNOW IF MY SITUATION COULD BE HELPED BY SURGERY ALONE OR INVISALIGN BRACES FOLLOWED BY SURGERY AND WHAT TYPE OF COST WOULD IT BE, I AM ON CONSTANT PAINKILLERS AT THE MOMENT AND SUFFER CONSTANT HEADACHES THROUGH MY CLICKY JAW I NEED HELP.

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It is possible that surgery al… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Why are they refusing me braces?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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Why are they refusing me braces?

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Don’t know it might be that yo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Can a brace push back my ‘buck teeth’?

Monday, January 31st, 2011
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hello , i had buck teeth as a kid and had braces and even though i love my front profile i hate my side pro!
my 2 front teeth are still out from the others and there too long , i was wondering if i could have a brace to push them back so there all in line and straight and then maybe file my 2 front teeth down so there all level . thanks

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Yes that would work for most p… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My teeth are straight but I have gaps between them, would a six month brace work for me?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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I have gaps between almost all my teeth..i was wondering if six month would work for me..my teeth are straight the only problems are the gaps…if it would work for me how much would it cost and how long would it take

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yes it does work for cases suc… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

Hi i’ve been told I need surgery to align my jaw but will need to wear braces for two years prior to this, are the braces necessary?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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hi, my jaw is not correctly defined as my bottom jaw is alot backwards making my top teeth look like theu stick out, i have been advised as a teenager that i would need my bottom jaw straightened through surgery to allign me top and bottom teeth to correct my bite, but before this procedure can be done they are (nhs dental hospital) advising me to have braces for around 2 years to straighten my teeth, what my question is then is that, would i need to use the 2 year braces to allign them or could i use a more modern method by which i mean quicker method and then have the surgery?

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No, fixed braces are your only… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 have a gap in my front teeth, I am reluctant to get crowns as I am only 21 but worry a brace would not be enough, what do you think?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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I have a 1cm gap between my front teeth but all the rest of my teeth are straight and line up. I went to see a dentist about getting the gap closed but was told by using braces he would have to move all my teeth forward to close the gap and that may not work or he could cut down my teeth and close it with crowns but he would be reluctant to do that as im only 21. So i came out of the appointment having been offered no solution. Is there any way i could get the gap closed and keep my natural teeth?

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A 1cm gap seems huge, this wou… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My smile is OK, but I would love to have a ‘celebrity smile,’ how much would this cost?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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Hi. I dont have a bad smile but would really love a slightly straighter appearance. resembling the work on celebrity smiles. I would like the top front row of about 6-8 teeth either veneered or straightened and whitened.could you offer an approximate quote?
Regards

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as a guide this will cost from… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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

My gums are very sore, I have had conflicting opinions on whether I have gum disease, I also have an overbite, how can I deal with these problems?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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Good Morning,
I hope you may beable to help ?
Since July 09, i have had 2 scale and polishes at different Dentists.
The first one said i have Gingivitis,
and to use Corsadyl gel.
I have been using this and the bleeding stopped after 4 months, but keeps returning.
I am in constant pain, and have had Anti biotics but they havent worked.
The second Hygienist said my Gums were very red and swollen, but i dont have Gum disease ?
I also have an Overbite and suffer with
TMJ, where my left jaw joint dislocates it’s self when im asleep !
I have tryed a Night Guard, but its not helping.

Please advise ?
Many Thanks.

Kind Regards.

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Firstly regular check up visit… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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