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My daughter does not qualify for an NHS orthodontist

Q. My daughter has been assessed at a 2D rating for needing a brace. The orthodontist said she does not qualify for NHS treatment and would need to pay in excess of £2000 for treatment. Could you please explain the rating to me as I don’t understand how she does not qualify, yet needs this [...]

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My bottom teeth are cramped and overlapping

Q. I am 26 years old and terrified of the dentists but always pluck up the courage to make an appointment every 6 months. My teeth are in a very clean and healthy condition but my problem is my front bottom six teeth are really cramped and over lapping giving me slurred speach. I also [...]

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What is the diffeence between Invislaign and clear retainers

Q. What’s the difference between the invisible braces and the clear retainers worn by my daughter at night, after she had the traditional ‘train tracks’ metal braces removed?
A.  Invisible braces are made from the same material as your daughters retainer. A retainer is fit so that the teeth stay in place after movement by braces. [...]

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Two front teeth are large and crooked will the Inman Aligner work

Q. I am a fourty year old woman who has always been self conscious of my teeth. My two front teeth are large and crooked in the inwards direction. My other teeth are far from perfect but these are the worst of them. My teeth have always had a yellow tinge to them and now [...]

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my teeth are not straight what can be done other than braces

Q. Rob Hi. I wanted to ask about my 2 front teeth, altho they aren’t crooked they are not striaght and slightly forward compared to the others, want can be done besides wearing braces to striaght them, the rest of my teeth are all in line
A. If you do not want orthodontic braces, or the [...]

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Inman Aligner for front teeth that stick out

Q. Hi, I am interesting in having Inman Aligner for my front teeth which stick out slightly and this is affecting my confidence. I can not seem to seem any dentists in my area who offer this? can you help me please? I am registered to S3 dental in Haywards Heath Many Thanks
A. At all [...]

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My jaw gets stuck a lot and its painfull

 Q. Hi I have a problem with my jaw, it gets stuck quite a lot and is very painful and I cant open my mouth very wide. Is there anything I can do? It puts me down alt with the pain and awkwardness. Thank you
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Jaw problems can be quite complicated and time consuming [...]

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My 2 front teeth are crooked and goofy Inman Aligner

Q. hi, my front two teeth are very very crooked, one points foward like being goofy, and the other point back towards my throat, the bottom being behind the goofy tooth and bottom almost touching the tooth next to the goofy one. so the front two teeth look like they cross over each other. I,m [...]

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can Inman aligner be used for a crossbite

Q. hi, i know it’s very difficult to offer advice without seeing a patient, but can you tell me is it possible to correct a cross-bite with an inman aligner? I would then like to have veneers fitted but i have been advised that veneers are not possible at the minute due to my minor [...]

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Do NHS hospital offer Inman Aligners

Q. Hi, Two of my bottom teeth are crooked & i would like to have a brace to straighen them. Can you advise me how much it would cost for the cheapest brace. I’m on a tight budget & would not be able to afford Invisalign. Please advise prices on fixed braces, inman aligner’s? Also [...]

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