Hi there, i was having doubts about what system to use to straighten my teeth as i thought it would be very painful and i didnt want any teeth removed (im scared!) i had a tooth fully grown in the roof of my mouth and my front 2nd to the left tooth was pushed right out because of that, and it would stick out of my mouth and i could never grin let alone smile with confidence. Ive been using invisalign for 15 months now and i cry with happiness when i look at my teeth now!! ive got 3 sets left to go til im finished, and my teeth are almost perfectly straight! They are so comfortable and easy to wear, and NOONE notices them which is the very best part!! Plus you can take them out etc whereas with braces you cant. I am truely amazed how well these little plastic things have worked! I highly recommend invisalign to you and anyone out there debating which dental treatment to have! My before and after photos are truely amazing and when i show people how my teeth were before they are so shocked!

hello Joanne thanks for your comments we would love you to join our forums and write about your dental exprience in our patient journey and put up your before and after photos for people to see and learn from your experince

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hi i just wanted to know how much would braces be for just my top teeth?,

From £1800 but depends on how much movement is required and sometimes the lowers have to be treated if the upper teeth are to be put in the correct place

Is the quote given at the beginning likely to go up through the treatment? Is it possible to pay for invisalign braces in installments?

It really depends on the dental practice. At my practice, after your initial consultation you are explained the treatment options and the cost of the overall treatment. We also offer different payment optiions, such as finance.

how much for full set of braces?

You must see a qualified orthodontist to determine this…

Hi, I had braces fitted when I was around 12 years old and removed a year and a bit later. I was told that for my bottom teeth to be straight I’d have to have teeth removed however this did not happen as the teeth appeared straight. After wearing my retainer for a long time my bottom teeth moved back and are out of line again. They are very uncomfortable as well as looking bad. Would it be possible to get braces fitted on the NHS again? I’m a full time student and have a NHS exemption card as I suffer with Epilepsy

Dear Enquirer, Braces are not available under the NHS for adults as they are classed as a cosmetic appliance

Hi, I am having braces fitted in the morning to correct my underbite. I am 26 years of age and suffered trauma to my upper front teeth a year ago which are still a bit tender. I am worried that the teeth are not ready for the brace yet from the trauma and that it will not do the vitality of my teeth any favours and may make matters worse. What would you advise in my situation. My own dentist is cautious about it and has individual x-rays of the teeth. On the otherhand my orthodontist is not so and reckons that if the teeth are going to die they will do so anyway.

Its hard to say but as long as the Orthodontist knows about the teeth and their history then they should do the right thing for you

Hi, I have 2 canine teeth that overlap and have not come through properly which causes me a lot stress as I can not smile because it looks terrible. I am aware they are quite high up so it may have to be a big operation. How possible it to to get them removed. It really affects my life and am willing to do anything to get it sorted. The rest of my teeth are ok so I have always said I would not have braces but have heard you can get invisible ones now, Will these show? Please help. Thanks,

Removal of the teeth probably isnt the best option. Invisable braces such as Invisalign can often work really well in these cases although you need to see an accredited dentist to get a proper opinion. have a look on the invisalignguide.co.uk

Hello doctor, I have heard that Invisalign is one of the gentler brace treatments is this true as I am quite a baby when it comes to mouth pain but I would really like straight teeth for once. Can you explain how it works and what makes this brace system gentler than other ones? Also generally what is the price of Invisalign? thank you very much

\Thats a lot of questions and answers. Invisalign is gentle and will straighten your teeth. Expect to pay anything above 3000 GBP for a good result. Any less means limited treatment and results. visit http://www.forma.co.uk for further information

Hey, I’m 19 years old and suffer from depression. This is caused by me feeling extremely self concious about my teeth, my two front teeth sit quit far out and there are big gaps either sides. I feel that if I get the normal metal braces this will make me even more self concious and make my depression even worse. Am I able to get an NHS referral from my doctor to receive invisalign treatment? thanks,

Orthodontic treatment is only available on the NHS for children but I’m not really sure as I do not practice in the NHS. Your local health authority should be able to help you. Note also that the most ‘invisible’ or ‘cosmetic ‘ brace options are likely to be only available privately due to their high costs best wishes

would like a second opinion on my clincheck, my teeth have gaps in them, my dentist as told me my back teeth can not be moved to close to gaps, he said the braces will bring the front teeth forward but i will have a large gap and then need impants at each side??? is it not possible to have the back teeth moved?? on the clincheck it showed the back teeth coming forward but he told me it is not possible and their is no saying that they will move, so the best opition is to bring the small front teeth together and the put the impacts in??

Without seeing the cases and the records I would not be able to comment further. Call 0121 643 0610 for details of how to get a free initial consultation.

my left lateral incisor has been a pain, literally. First of all, I feel it wobbling a little bit and when I press it up, it hurts. I got braces about a week ago but this has been going on for years (I�m 18 years old by the way), but the braces obviously did not help the pain. I do not have gum disease, I didn�t fracture it in any trauma, and when I asked my orthodontist about it, he said that he does not think it wobbles�but it does! And also my left central incisor shifts sometimes when pushed by my tongue. So what do you think?! Any advice will be greatly appreciated!! Is there anything to make teeth stronger inside the jaw?

How much do the teeth move? A little bit or a lot? I think you should get a second opinion to be on the safe side. Teeth often feel loose during orthodontic treatment

Hello,when I was a teenager I had a brase for a very long time,then I had an operation to correct my jaw and shorten my top gum I then had a cage like frame on my face.when the treatment was complete the cage and brace was removed,my teeth were straight and my face looked better.Problems started a few years later there is a gap between my teeth again, all my front teeth dont touch and my front teeth are now completely out of line from time to time I experience pain and the feeling that I can feel my teeth moving. I dont understand why this has happened I cannot afford private treatment I dont know what to do.

Hello questionee and thank you very much for asking me your question. To be honest it sounds to me like you do not have adequate retention. I would therefore say you maybe consider asking your NHS dentist for an orthodontic retianer to stop the relapse you are experiencing

I’m interested in a fixed brace as I have already had a consultaion for aninvisalign however the cost was too much. Could you give me an approximateprice please. Thanks

Hi, i had a consultation for invisalign at Edinburgh dentist but was abit shocked at the price. Both my cousin and i are keen to have this donein the near future. Would be grateful if you would confirm what you would charge for the two of us to have this done. Look forward to hearing from you

Hi, I have had crooked teeth throughout my teenage years and early twenties. I also have agap between the two front upper teeth. I am extremely self concious about it despite my girlfriends reassurances. I have had braces andthese proved only a temporary solution as the teeth went back to their original position after the tracks and retainer stopped being used at the direction of my dentist. I would love to have a smile that I could use, on photos and in person I try not to smile because I am embarrassed, what sort ofprocedure do you suggest?

I am enquiring about invisalign braces just on my top teeth – pls can you advise re the average cost?

I would like to know prices of teeth whitening and braces. Thanks

I have not seen a dentist in many years and have severe tooth decay, mostlyaffecting my back teeth but also at the front there are black unsightly areas and my teeth are very discoloured. I have had major problems with visiting a dentist from being a small child and become anxious even at the thought of it now. I am interested in having veneers fitted, as this treatment can do in one visit and can alsooffer sedation. Of course the costs of such treatments need to be considered and I would greatly appreciate if you can give me some idea of what it would cost. I understand that you are unable to give an exact cost and thatit will only be an estimate. Kind regards

Hello I am interested in your Invisalign treatment, how much does the treatment start from?

Hello Doctor
i already have a braces on my lower teeth to close the gap, it has been 14 month and i wasn’t happy with the result. Th doctor said that there is nothing else that he could do for me. I am missing 4 teeth molar in the lower bottom of my teeth and considering an implant so i can have a full mouth. is it possible to align the upper teeth to the lower bottom teeth , the doctor said that it is impossible to do that since i have 6 teeth on the upper that was crown. Thank you very much for your time

Hello
Not necessarily. I’d really need to see you in person to be able to answer your questions properly. It is often possible to move juts one set of teeth but as I said we’d need to take a look

I am curently very fearful of dentists and require sedation for any work tobe completed. I would love to have a smile makeover as i currently do notlike to smile. Can you help ?

hi, I am looking into getting my top teeth re-straightened. I had braces when I was younger but when a tooth was removed they spaced out a little andthe first tooth moved forward, I would like to know what the best course ofaction for me is within a budget.

Hi i wonder if you could help, im looking to get more information on Invisalign. I am looking to get my teeth fixed very soon as i have no confidencewhat so ever. If you could tell me how long this normally take and prices this would be much appreciated. Kind Regards

after a dentist that do monthly payment cos i need alot done, and do sedation?

I have not visited a dentist in6 years and have no reasonable explanation as to why I am so afraid. I nowfinad all of my back teeth crumbling and am beginning to panic but still too afraid to go to an ordinary dentist…….help!!!

I’m a 21 year old female and I have had gaps in my front teeth and my bottom teeth for as long as I can remember and I just want them closed. When Iwas younger my dentist referred me to an Orthodontist who put me off getting braces because he said the position of my jaw meant that I would have towear a retainer for life. I was alright with my teeth then but for the pastcouple of years it’s really been affecting my confidence levels and I want something done about them as soon as possible. My concern is that I’m not sure whether to go for the Six Month Smile brace or Invisalign. What should I do?

Interest in Invisalign for centre gap. Price estimation price pls?

gap made in my teeth,could you please froward some information and price list regards

Im 26 & considering getting my teeth straightened. Over the years they havebecome more crooked. I am a student & find the invisable braces expensive.do the metal braces? If so would that be cheaper?

hello, was just enquering about your 6 month smile treatment. i understandthe fact that everyones teeth are different, but was just wondering if i could get a rough quote or maybe a consultation to see whether i would like to go through with the treatment. i am a student of 18 years of age, would ibe entitled to any treatment under the NHS? hope to hear from you soon. many thanks.

I am interested in having some cosmetic work done as I have a front gap-tooth. I do ot want unsightly braces. Can you help?

Hi There, I have just turned 22 and have decided that I need to get my teeth sorted out before I get any older! I had a lot of orthodontic treatment in my teens but my teeth have slowly slipped out of place especially in my lower jaw. I know if I where to get braces it would take A LOT of attentionas I have left the problem for a long time. I want to know what my optionsare and if this can be solved without embarrassing braces. I do not know ifthere is perhaps a surgery i can undergo or something. I am a little confused as to where and how to start this process so any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards,

MY BACK MOLAR HAS BECOME SLACK DUE TO MY GUM RECEDING THIS I ALSO HAVE NO MOLAR ON OTHER SIDE OF MY MOUTH AND I AM INTERESTED IN HAVING IMPLANTS MY DENTIST HAS JUST SAID I NEED TO LOSE MY TOOTH. advise

wonder if you would be able to give me some advice. I have been scouring the media to see if I can find a dentist who can help mewith my dental problems. I currently live in Saudi Arabia, and travel hometo Suffolk at least two times a year (Christmas period and Summer period. Approximately one year ago I had some dental pain and had to attend the Company provided Saudi Aramco dentist. After one root canal later and the addition of three crowns (on top of my existing three crowns), I have been leftvery upset with the appearance of my teeth. My old crowns have started to show the metal posts and are very noticeable (this would be a front tooth and one right upper molar). The three crowns that have been installed by thedentist here in Saudi(top left and 2 bottom molars) have silver edges whichare already visible on the inside gum level. I have been told that this isabsolutely unavoidable due to the requirement to have a metal post on molar crowns. The upper left crown is also obvious in colour, and my teeth arenow presenting as a range of colours. I have been left with discomfort on the bottom crown, unable to apply any pressure, or eat on it and on returning to the Saudi dentist they feel that because the crown prep took them nearto the pulp that I need a root canal under this crown. I had all the crowns cemented temporarily, as I was so unhappy with the look of them! Since then, I sought advise in my local UK area by another dentist who agreed to help me. He advised whitening my teeth first and then he would carry out replacements of the crown. However, after purchasing the whitening kit (Enlighten at 500 pounds), and before starting to use it, I developed an upper tooth sensitivity to cold and on examination he discovered that I had a large crack running along the tooth (adjacent to one of my new Saudi crowns). In an attempt to try to solve the problem the old amalgam filling was removed and the dentist filled it with a new resin filling. After filling the toothhe advised me to see how it went and come back to him for a possible root canal and another crown! I visited him again, to advise him that the fillingmaterial was rough and covered the whole tooth, making the tooth feel veryrough and dry. I thought he may just simply polish the tooth to remove theexcess resin, however, he explained that this would all go away in time and the tooth would feel natural again. Six months on, the tooth, still hasa grainy, rough surface to it and is still sensitive and obviously requiresfurther work. In summary, I really need some help and find a dentist who can help me achieve the best possible outcome. I still have the Enlighten kit, untouched, and would like to whiten the teeth, replace all the crowns (6in total, currently) and address the problem that I have with the crackedtop left molar and the bottom left crown which is causing discomfort. I amso very sorry for the long winded e-mail – but to top all this I have a huge dental phobia and I really need to find a dentist who can help me achieveas perfect a smile as I can whilst preserving the health of the teeth.

Hi there I’m getting some quotes for Invisalign and would be interested ingetting a your best price for this treatment. If this depends on my circumstances then please quote a price for a “typical” 12-month treatment process for both upper and lower teeth simultaneously. I am also considering the Inman aligner. Again a ballpark price for this would be useful, as well as information on how often I would need to visit if I went with this methodrather than Invisalign. Thanks

My teeth are highly sensitive and i am looking for braces to straighten them. In your opinion is the invsalign series of braces the gentlest available for straighening teeth? i would love to have my top teeth straightened but can’t take normal dental pain, never mind pain caused by braces!

Invisalign seems to cause the least strain to teeth, I would like your gums and jaw bone to be fully assessed before any orthodontic treatment is started.