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Will teeth move naturally to correct position?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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I’m 24 years old and I haven’t been to the dentist since I has 21 and now I’m going to the orthadontist my two front teeth over lap and my back bottom teeth do not match my back top teeth on either side but my dentist never said that I needed braces so I’m wondering if my teeth can change in 2 years and if you can tell me your opinion thank you,
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Teeth move everyday. The speed… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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What is the rate of completion and rop outs for invisalign?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Can you give me an indication of successful completion rates? Of the candidates who start the Invisalign treatment, what proportion will see it through to conclusion? And if there is a significant drop out rate, what are the most common reasons? I am guessing the commitment requires a radical change to one’s everyday routine and strong self-discipline?,
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When it comes to Invisalign it… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Have tooth extraction & implant treatment done under general anaesthetic?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Can i have teeth extracted and implants fitted while under general anesthetic. I am a very nervous patient with panic attacks and need a lot of treatment.,
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Yes, that is how many people h… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can I get implants without paying too much?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
Q.
i am 38 and i have and about 5 top teeth left 1 of wich is at the front, can i get implants at the front without paying to much, my life is on hold at the moment please help,
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Unfortunatly Implants are a ve… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

What can be done about tooth that has not fully emerged?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Hi, I have small tooth that hasn’t grown down properly. What would be the best surgery to have to replace the gap in my smile?,
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You may be suitable for invisa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Has putting more cotton in tooth made infection worse?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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i had a root canal done a long time ago. It later became infected and had to be cleaned out. The dentist put some cotton in the tooth. It is infected again and i’m on ABT’s. The cotton filling just came out. I replaced it with more cotton. i figured that would be better than nothing. Did i make it worse?,
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No you haven;t made it worse, … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Can braces help to fix structure of mouth?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Hello Dr. Glaister.I had braces when i was 13(5 years ago). unfortunatly i took them off with tweezers. Many times i had wore them with many brackets that pop’d out my teeth.I also never wore aligners..i’ve notice how my face change during puberty has my motuh seem’d open even when close, and how i was very unhappy how my face seemed to sink.so last 9 months i’ve recieve my invisalign express aligners, thus my orthodontist said my teeth were in good condition, i wanted to finsh what i started. now i’m on my last set of aligners, im extremly unhappy & uncomfortable how my teeth feel and how my mouth looks as if its been pushed back. My question is if i get braces again, would it push my teeth foward or as it was? is there any other appliance that will help on this matter?,
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You would need to see a good O… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

What treatment should I get to replace missing crown?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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hi its me again forgot to ask one more question, i have a crown on my back tooth that came out last year eating, i went to the dentist and they emergecy fixed it with cement stuff, i have almost no tooth left its just like an hole under the crown with very little tooth left the nerve id still there as they xrayed it the dentist was almost saying if it comes awy again it maywell be a denture then next tooth to it is also crowned, dentures are my worst nightmere and the thought of implants make me feel ill, so dose the cost as i could not afford that anyway, what would be my options if it comes out again thanks for your help,
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It is difficult for me to give… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

Why am I getting pain in jaw so badly?

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Hello, I have had a recurring problem with my jaw over the past few years which presents itself as an inability to open my mouth very wide with some pain, with the stiffness and pain located in the top-left jaw joint. It happens very sporadically with months between attacks and no obvious cause beforehand. For some reason it has suddenly occurred but worse than usual, much worse. The left jaw joint is so painful if I try to open my mouth or even swallow, that I cannot eat anything requiring chewing because it is excruciatingly painful. Also, I cannot open my jaw very wide, as has happened before. What is new is the degree of pain when trying, it feels like I have suffered a blow to that area – a hard one! So far I have not sought treatment, nor ever had a dentist comment on anything being wrong with my bite or jaw alignment. What might be wrong and what’s the correct course to take? Thank you.,
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It is difficult for me to give… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister

What can be done for jaw problem?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
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i have experienced ‘Jaw clicking’ for a few years, (left side) on 3 occasions after waking up, it has locked. I have never mentioned it, or discussed it with my dentist, as I have learnt to live with it.During my last check up it was noticed and they recommend a bite guard, I also need a plate (LL 5,6,7)the dentist said this could not be done until the clicking is cured,Could you confirm if this is correct? sadly i do not have much faith in them, during the check up they had a quick look with the mirror, a probe was not used, and no x-ray taken.many thanks,
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It is difficult for me to give… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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