June 16th, 2009
Q. Hi,I am 45 years old and had fixed braces to close a large gap in my two front teeth which was removed in March last year. I was overjoyed at the result and had a wire fixed to the back of my teeth to prevent them from moving back, my problem now is that the wire keeps coming off and to date have already swallowed two !The third is now falling off and I cant cope with this for the rest of my life ! I have a retainer to wear at night so if I continue with this alone will my teeth stay in position ? Please help me as my poor husband is now driven to distracton with all this and its already cost him a small fortune to get me a smile I am finally proud of ! Thanks,
A. The night retainer if worn every night will prevent the teeth drifting. You may not be suitable for a bonded retainer as they generally work really well.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, retainer, straight teeth, teeth straightened, teeth straightening, teeth striaghtening
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June 16th, 2009
Q. hello i have a big overbite and ever since my back teeth have come through my gums are swolen and they kill. what should i do i don’t want any teeth out but it really kills. also do you know a good tooth paste because i am worried about my teeth because i hardly have any imamle
A. It sound like you need to see an orthodontist so they can assess your teeth can you let me know how old you as that can effect what is going on in your mouth. I generally recommmend colgate total as a very good toothpaste.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, overbite, teeth, tooth
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June 16th, 2009
Q. hi there im 26 and have overjet top teeth of about 9-10mm. i was wondering if i would be able to get a brace to fix this free on the nhs or would they class it as purely cosmetic? i get pain in my back teeth, often bite my bottom lip i also feel i clench my back teeth quite alot which also causes pain. and feel it sometimes effects my speech any advise is really appreaciated. thanks
A. hi unfortunately you are above 18 so nhs guidelines do not allow treatment
try to ask your dentist to refer you to the orthodontic department in a local hospital in the hope they will treat you

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: braces, fixed brace, fixed braces, NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 16th, 2009
Q. Hi My left lateral incisors is twisted and pushed forward. It protrudes outwards and is affecting my smile and i feel its even odvious when i have my mouth closed, its also effecting my gum line. will i have to have a brace or would i be able to have a veneer ? I’m 28 would like to avoid this !
A. Both ideas might be suitable but it depends on how much out of line the teeth are.
Cost and available time are also likely to be important in your decision
StJohns Dental practice is in the heart of Birmingham City Centre we offer a free initial consultation to enquiries from Cosmetic Dentistry Guide. Contact Amy on 0121 643 0610 to find out more.
rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: braces, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, fixed brace, fixed braces, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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June 15th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have been advised to have invisalign by an orthodontist, he did not mention anything about the damon system. I just found out such thing exists. Is it only some clinics that do this? do you think I should go for a second opinion? Is the damon system more expensive than invisalign? Thank you so much!
A.
in practical terms you will need an Orthodontist that is convenient for you to visit. The route taken is important but it is more important that the system works well in the hands of the dentist that you choose.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ
Tags: braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 15th, 2009
Q. I am intrested in getting a complete set of veneers. My teeth are beyond fixable, they are rotten, chipped all over the place and the top portion of every tooth closest to the gum is completely chipped away. Can you please tell me what some of my options are to getting my teeth replaced or covered and how much this precedure will cost. Thank you for your help.
A. Hi Veneers start from £500 to £1000 per tooth. You will need to speak to an experienced cosmetic dentist for a full quote

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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June 15th, 2009
Q. I have misaligned in right side upper teeth,one behind the others and a little space in my left side,and based in my past teeth X-ray I have hidden permanent teeth that suppose will grow up and fill in to a gap but till now it doesn’t appears that’s why it gives space in my teeth and I’m now 20 years old. Do you think theirs still a chance to correct it? and what would be the possible solution for this problem? how long it takes just to make it straight?
A. I am sure you can get this corrected my advise would be to find a good cosmetic dentist or orthodontist and have a consultation so you can find out which options are available.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry drugs, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 15th, 2009
Q. Is Bicon an inferior material for implants - I have told my dentist that another dentist has given my friend implants at the back of her mouth at a far lower cost than she is quoting. My friend is delighted with the work. However my dentist, feels that Bicon is only suitable for Back teeth. There is a big difference in costs (almost 50%) is it possible for you to advise me as I do not wish to waste my money. I leave in Kent? I have been happy with the work that dentist has done on my teeth over thirty years. I have quite a few crowns and two bridges which support two and three teeth? Seven years ago I had Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and have been in remission since then. Could the drilling of my gum have any serious problems for me? I do hope you can give me some advice as I do not want to wast my money as I am sixty five years of age and cannot afford to waste my money because it is part of my savings. Sorry this mail is so lengthy.
A.
Bicon is a unusual system compared to the gold standard of Branemark type implants. I have no experience with the Bicon system and am unable to comment on the aesthetic results with the system. As far as having implants following chemotherapy specifically with bisphosphonates there could be an increased chance of bone infection and osteonecrosis.

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN
Tags: dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants
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June 15th, 2009
Q. Hi I would like to get braces and my teeth are fine but just my 1 front tooth is bent the middle one I am earning a low income under 1200 and I can afford to pay 6000 for the treatment is there any possible way that I can get it half price or something I been told about a hc1 form it would help can I get the best advise a in what to do and how much it would cost and if there is any way to get it cheaper I will be looking to hear from you Thank you
A. A these treatments are private you may not get a reduction you could ask to get an NHS orthodontic referral from your dentist. Our treatments are available with 0 % finance so you can spread treatment costs.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: NHS, nhs crowns, nhs dentist, nhs dentistry, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 15th, 2009
Q. Hello, I have been living abroad and receiving orthodontic treatment for the past year. I was initially told the treatment would take approximately 16 months, however my orthodontist has now informed me that I am looking at another year of treatment. My husband and I are planning to come back to the UK in the next few months and I have just found out that I am pregnant. My first question is whether I would be entitled to free orthodontic treatment in England considering that I am pregnant? Secondly, I am assuming it is going to be the very last stages of my treatment, is it ok to switch orthodontists at this stage? Lastly, if I did have to pay for my treatment, what would be the approximate costs,given that most of the work would have been completed? Thank you in advance for your help. Kind regards.
A. It is always very difficult taking on another dentists orthodontic patient half way through treatment especially as the end of treatment can be quite tricky to complete. There will be no way of you getting this treatment on the NHS even though you are pregnant, you’ll need to go to an orthodontist and he will quote you on an individual basis to finish the treatment.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 15th, 2009
Q. my 4 front bottom teeth are the only ones that arent straight so i was wondering how much it would be to get invisible braces for my bottom teeth
A. Invisalign or six month smiles would be a great treatment to straighten those teeth approx costs would be £2000-3400.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 15th, 2009
Q. I’m 17 years old, I got my braces off two-three years ago. I have a perment retainer on my bottom and a retainer I wear at night for my top. A friend pointed out to me that my bottom tooth (on the right side of my two front ones) has moved foward and slightly to the left. Will the ortho be able to fix this without putting braces back on? Will it cost more money?
A. You need to get the retainer checked to see if its broken, that might be why the teeth have moved. If the movement is only small it maybe possible to correct it with a simple aligner rather than another fixed brace

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: braces, fixed brace, fixed braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist, retainer
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June 15th, 2009
Q. Hi Dr, I trust you are well? I am very interested in finally improving my smile and have an interest in vaneers for at least two of my main front upper teeth. I appreciate that you cannot give exact costs without a cosulatation, but before i take this further I would appreciate if you could give me ‘ballpark costs’ Regards
A. It is difficult to give you costs without seeing what you need you are more than welcome to come in and have a free consultation so we can have a chat about how we can improve your smile and look at some options available. Veneer costings vary from £650-1200 per tooth.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS
Tags: dental veneer, dental veneer costs, dental veneer gum line, dental veneers, vaneers, venee, veneer, veneers, veneerswhite smile, venner, venners
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June 14th, 2009
Q. I leave in London area I smoke but trying to give up, my teeth is a bit discoloured and I need it whitened is it possible to get it back to it’s natural colour.Can you recommend me.
A. Yes you could have tooth whitening to improve the colour. Most dental practices can provide this to you

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: teeth whiten, teeth whitening, teeth whitenning, tooth whitening, zoom, zoom teeth whitening
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June 14th, 2009
Q. Hi Dr.Ohara, I.m ten years diabetic and my teeth became wide fro eachother can I wear a brace. I’m 56 but looking too young to walk around like this. please reply to me very soon
A. If youre teeth are starting to move then it is important to find out the cause. Once this is determined you can look in to various cosmetic treatment options.

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ
Tags: braces, clear fixed braces, invisailgn, invisalign, invisalign brace, invisalign braces, invisible braces, invisile braces, invislaign, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist
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June 14th, 2009
Q. I was told I may need a cap on a molar, the hole hasnt reached the nerve yet. Can I get away with just a filling?
A. whether the hole has reached the nerve or not influences whether you need a root canal , the crown is for strength why dont you ask your dentist

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex
Tags: crown, crowns, dentist, fillings, molar. tooth, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer
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June 14th, 2009
Q. im 17 when i was 12 i boy puched me down the stairs and i broke half of my 2 top teeth.i had to get root canal for 1 of the 2 teeth,after i got the root canal my gum start to smell realy bad 24.7 i tried every thing i flossed i used mouthwash everything.i went to the dentist and he ended up taking the tooth off.but the smell was still there.he took a xray but he kept saying there is nothing there i went to 4 dentist and they are saying the same thing.i know that there is somthing wrong 1.it smells really bad 2.it hurts me a lot 3.sometimes i get a pimple on the gum.plz help me
A. sorry to hear your problems. You probably need a root canal treatment if a bump comes up on the gum. There might also be a fracture. Perhaps you could ask your dentist for a second opinion from another dentist to see what he thinks.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: bad gums red throat, bad teeth, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Cosmetic+dentistry, front teeth, front tooth, gum, gum disease, gums, healthy gums, root, root canal, root canal treatment, tooth decay
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June 14th, 2009
Q. Braces are remove had my bottom front tooth remove i now have a little gap i wear my retainers how can I close this gap can I get some kind of filling in between teeth
A. ask your dentist he might be able to use resin ti fill small gaps like this

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG
Tags: braces, resin+fillings, small gaps
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