Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » Q. Orthodontics http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 What is the age to have braces and how much would it cost? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:47 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ Q. hi i just want to ask that my son has lost his milk teeth too early because of tooth decay about age of 1 and half.the upper front 6 teeth as i very worried what to expect and the family dentist say that my son could have crouded teeth when he got his permenant teeth and he may need brace.i wonder how much it cost me to have a brace for a child as he reach the age to have permenant teeth and when should have fit bace.please reply

A. The brace will normally be fitted at age 13 and should be available on the NHS

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/feed/ 0 Can an inman aligner push my front teeth back to get a perfect smile? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:38:15 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/ Q. Hello I am a 17 year old and my front two teeth are forward and so they are not straight and alinged with the other teeth.Can an inman aligner fix this and push these front teeth back so my teeth would be perfectly straight? Also, would I have to remove teeth for this? Thanking you

A. It really depends on how your teeth look an Inman aligner may straighten them if not a fixed brace or invisalign may be other options.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-an-inman-aligner-push-my-front-teeth-back-to-get-a-perfect-smile/feed/ 0 I often bite the inside of my cheeks a lot how can I stop it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:07:39 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/ Q. I bite the inside of my cheeks alot, almost ever day since almost 10 or more yrs im 23 now.I don’t know what trigged this behavior but i cant stop. Every time im idle, i tend to do it.Even when im studying i do it the most also when im anxious. Im scared that it might lead to cancer since its a chronic habit. I really need help to stop it.Do you know by any chance why i do it and how i can stop it. Thank you

A. It can be because your teteh angle outwards or do not meet properly which can be corrected by orthodontics(tooth straightening).  Sometimes wisdom teeth can cause this go to your dentist so your teeth and bite can be checked.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-often-bite-the-inside-of-my-cheeks-a-lot-how-can-i-stop-it/feed/ 0 what are other options on correcting spaced teeth in front? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:05:46 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/ Q. what are other options on correcting spaced teeth in front of mouth to make a nice smile?

A. It depends on how your teeth are spaced, the size of your teeth and how your teeth bite together.  You may be able to orthodontics to close the gaps, you may need dental implants to fill larger spaces or cosmetic treatment to make your teeth wider to close the gaps.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-other-options-on-correcting-spaced-teeth-in-front/feed/ 0 My teeth are pushed forward can i get braces to push them back? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:19:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/ Q. i am 16 and my teeth are pushed forward really bad because i use to suck my thumb and its starting to affect my speech can i get braces to push them back??

A. Yes braces would be a good thing for you to arrange ASAP

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/feed/ 0 I need to straighten my tooth is my age a concern? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ Q. Hi ive got a cannine that sticks out.My dentist dosnt advise me to have treatment as i am 44 and have lost bone density. Is there anything I could have done to straighten it?

A. A brace maybe an option although you’ll need to treat the bone/gum problem before this is carried out

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/feed/ 0 Unfortunately teeth have moved forward after braces http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:21:50 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/ Q. Hi, I used to wear braces before but this was a while back now. After my braces were romved i was given retainers which i only wore for a few months… But i now feel as if my teeth have moved forward as they used to be before and i really hate it! Is there anyway i can get my teeth slightly back? Hope you can help me.

A. You might have to consider having the brcaes back on i’m afraid or maybe straighten then using porelain veneers

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/feed/ 0 Wisdom teeth is coming through and need a braces is it covered under NHS? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:10:51 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/ Q. Hello there, Sorry to bother you but I have two quick questions if you could answer them please? I have previously had fixed braces (both) when I was younger, my bottom brace only stayed on for 4 weeks instead of 6 months as planned. I then had them both removed (after having top on for 1 1/5yrs prior to bottom) and wore the retainer 24 hrs a day for the year. I then went for the yearly check up point and my retainer was taken off of me. My teeth went wonky within months, and I have been too scared to go back. I get really upset about my teeth and suffered alot with braces to still have wonky teeth. I am 19 and in full time education and have swapped dentist now. My wisdom teeth have been coming through for a year and causing me grief, will they fit braces with the wisdom teeth growing through and are they likely to get funded by the NHS? Sorry its so long and hope its understandable for you to answer. Many thanks

A. Hi, thanks for you questions. I wouldn’t expect you to get braces on the NHS and you may need to have the wisdom teeth removed before you have any other orthodontic treatment.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/feed/ 0 My front teeth have moved forward can I reuse the same retainer? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-teeth-have-moved-forward-can-i-reuse-the-same-retainer/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-teeth-have-moved-forward-can-i-reuse-the-same-retainer/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:33:48 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-teeth-have-moved-forward-can-i-reuse-the-same-retainer/ Q. Hello DR Butt, I used to wear braces a long time ago. After my braces were taken off i was given retainers to wear for a few months. But now i feel as if my frount teeth are sticking out to much. Iv still got my retainers will they help push my frount teeth back if i start wearing them again? Or what else can i do? Hope you can help me because they really do annoy me! Regards

A. hi if your retainers still fit they may push them back.if they do not your teeth have moved as you probably did not wear the retainers for long enough or properly and you will probably have to go through some orthodontics again

dr safeer butt

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-front-teeth-have-moved-forward-can-i-reuse-the-same-retainer/feed/ 0 Please suggest on what to eat after having braces? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:17:05 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/please-suggest-on-what-to-eat-after-having-braces/ Q. My son just had braces placed yesterday and is having trouble finding things to eat because he can’t chew and it’s painful, therefore, he’s been going hungry. Can u offer any ideas for some foods he can try, especially at school, so he doesn’t starve himself to death??

A. The first two weeks are the toughest getting used to all the wires!  Soft foods are best soups and pastas seem to be most popular.  Some painkillers initally can help, ask for orthodontist for tooth wax that goes over the braces to stop them rubbing.

dr riten patel

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

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