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What can be done for crown that sticks out?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Q. i have a crown that is attached to a part tooth but it sticks out what can i have done Regards,
A. Thanks for your question, it may be possible to correct this by replacing the crown, allowing your dentist to prepare the tooth slightly more so that the crown sits in line. Alternatively you may need to consider a form of aligner, such as the Inamn aligner, which could be used to move the tooth back into line with your other teeth. Regards. Dr Kailesh Solanki
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Can my teeth be straightened without braces?

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Q. Oh my i cannot believe i am actually doing this as i am petrified of dentists and have had numerous bad experiences!!! But here goes…i am 35yrs old and when i was younger i had many teeth out due to over crowding and what a nightmare (one i will never forget or have forgot) anyway i had to wear braces for a long time and when they came out was never offered a retainer (didn’t even know about them). My teeth are crooked and i would love to have a beautiful smile as i feel ugly because of my teeth and always smile with my mouth closed, i have had consultations where i have been told i should have braces and i have a slight over bite. I don’t know which way to turn and really can’t face wearing braces again. I really don’t know which way to turn and dream of having a lovely smile. Any advice would be grateful…Please and thankyou.,
A. Hello there are now many ways to straighten your teeth without having to wear permanent braces and one possible option is to look into invisalign, or the possibility of lingual braces which sit behind your teeth so people cannot see them. I make sure all my patients wear retainers and the best way is to ensure this is to have a fixed retainer on the back of your teeth
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 3BJ
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Is there something to fill a gap while the adult tooth comes?

Friday, December 11th, 2009
Q. My daughter who is 15 has had braces which were taken off recently. There is a history of let teeth in the family. She had a milk canine removed to encourage the appearance of the new one but so far, no show. She is now wearing a clear retainer with an artificial tooth in it, but has to remove it to eat which she is self conscious about. I fear the tooth may not show for a long time. Is there ever anything temporary that you can do with a plate, or something attached to braces on the inside of the teeth to fill the gap until the tooth comes? Do you have a view on the process of attaching a chain to the adult tooth and pulling it down?

A. Hello, often exposure of the buried tooth and a brace to pull it down is your only option Temporisation is very difficult in these cases but a plastic tooth could be fitted to the fixed brace to improve the appearance in this area let me know if I can be of any further assistance

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Looking for private treatment for my one crooked tooth.

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Q. I am 17 and have 1 crooked tooth which is also turned. I’ve seen my dentist and they suggest i get braces. i really don’t want to get braces and was wondering what i could to do that 1 tooth. My dentist only suggests braces as i am with the nhs but i am willing to go private. as i said what could i do to that 1 tooth?

A. Thanks for your questions, there are many teeth straightening systems available now. These vary from invisible aligner systems to systems which can acheive resultst in as little as six weeks. However if you do not wish to consider this route, you may wish to consult a private dentist about the possibility of having a ceneer or crown on the tooth in order to acheive the results you desire. I hope this will help.Kindest RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki

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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Can I depend on retainers without having braces again to move teeth?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. I had my braces off a few years ago and i wear my retainers everyday. I now notice that one of my tooth is moving forward and im freaking out about it. my ortho tried stripping the canine teeth a bit but i don’t see an improvement. Can i wear the T4K (trainers for kids) to make it go back to its original position? Is there a way for my tooth to go back without having braces again? Can the retainers do something about it?

A. A clear aligner system using a few aligners should move your teeth back into place – get a permanent retainer to hold them in place

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Six months braces is not effective and I cannot afford it to be redone.

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I had 6 months braces on my teeth about 3 years ago. They were bonded or rather should I say that the top front and bottom front has a wire holding them together so that they would not shift. But the front of my top teeth are moving and shifting. What should I do? My husband just passed away and I really can’t pay for 6 months braces again. Can they use the retainer that I had when the braces were removed ?

A. Very sorry to hear about you husband and your situation.  If the teeth have moved and you want them back to a straight position then a simpler brace may be possible  - such as a clear aligner system.  This is similar to the retainer you had when the brace was removed.  If they have only slightly moved then it may be possible ( although unlikely) to use this retainer.  Please visit your dentist for a proper assessment of the situation 

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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Could I ask my dentist for more aligner to straighten my teeth further?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I am on my last aligner. I still feel that my teeth can be more straighter wih more alighners. could I ask for more aligners? Thanks

A. Thanks for your questions, this would depend onthe system you have used. If you have had Invisalign type treatment, you should be able to return to your dentist for refinement. This will involve taking further impressions and having more aligners made to acheive the results you are expecting. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if you need further assistance.
Kind regards
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Would you recommend Inman aligner for straightening my teeth?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. Hello , i am 22 years old, i am in london for about 3 years and i am asylum seeker i dont work and i cant work but can you tell me how much is fees to straighten my upper front teeth for inman aligner treatment? and and if its affordable can i pay treatment fees in installments? and if not then can u tell me which is fast and easy way to straighten my teeth? and can u suggest any doctor who do inman aligners treatment in india? waiting for your reply . Thank you.

A. Thanks for your questions, the cost for the Inman aligner will vary between practices, but I am currently offering this service from £999. Many cosmetic dental practices do offer payment plans, but to the best of my knowledge, you (or your partner) would need to be in employment. The Inman aligner is one of the most cost effective and quickest treatments available to straighten teeth. I would suggest, that you research providers in India on the internet. Kind Regards.
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Can I hv more aligners as I m not happy with the final results?

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Q. Hi, I have been on the Invisalign for about 15 months and I am on my last aligner. I am not totally happy with my final result and wanted to ask what options I have. Could I ask for more aligners from the dentist i am having treatment and will this cost more? Thanks

A. Thanks for your question, you should return to your dentist or Orthodontist where the next stage would be refinement. This will involve new aligners being made to hopefully acheive the results you have been aiming for. Many Thanks
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Will I be able to recieve the Inman aligner for free?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Q. Hello :) im a 16 year old girl living in the uk, and was just wondering if i would be able to recieve the inman aligner for free? or would i still need to pay (im still in full time education) thankyou for your time.

A. Thanks for your questions, unfortunately the Inman aligner is a private Orthodontic treatment, and is not available through the NHS, despite the fact that you are still in full time education.
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Need long lasting remedy for discoloured gappy teeth

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Q. I have had braces and yet i have a small gap between my two front teeth, my orthadontist said i should go and see my dentist for bonding or venners as there is nothing else she can do. i was just wondering which technique is better and longer lasting and if they are stain resistant. Also i may consider home teeth whitening kits, and was wondering if they the veneers or the bonding will whiten also. morevover can you please tell me the NHS prices fro these and if there is a significant reduction in prices if you are a university student.

A. Thanks for your enquiry, firstly these procedures would be classed as cosmetic, and so would probably not be available on the NHS. If you are considering having your teeth whitened, then I would encourage you to do this before you have any restorations placed on your teeth, as whitening only works on your natural tooth. The material which is then used would be matched to the whitened shade of your teeth. There are benefits to both tooth bonding and to veneers, as tooth bonding is a less invasive treatment however veneers would lead to a more aesthetically pleasing result in my opinion. I hope this helps.
Many thanks
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Is its necessary to have tooth shaving with inman aligners?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Q. Do you still need tooth shaving (interproximal reduction)with the inman aligners?

A. Thanks for your question, it is not always necessary to have Interproximal Reduction when having the Inman aligner treatment. The need for reduction would depend on the amount of space available between the teeth. I hope this helps, but please do not hesitate to contact me again if you require any further information.
Kind Regards
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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My daughter is 19 how bowen therapy could help her?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Q. Hello, My daughter, now 19 yrs, had ‘holistic’ dental treatment where the arch of her teeth was widened and braces worn so all her teeth could fit in. During this process the dentist did some allignment work on the actual jaw. The work went wrong and she was left with misalligned jawline. Her chin is not on centre line and one side of her jaw is lower than other and teeth on that side do not touch. She finds it hard to open the mouth wide (cannot eat an apple for example) and has tinnitus. She finds Bowen therapy helpful but the jaw is particularly bad at the moment and we need to find proper solution. Is this the kind of case you can help with? If so, how? If not, can you recommend me someone who can, please? The dentist in question was struck off, and so cannot help (probably couldn’t in any case) and we are desperate for top quality help as cannot afford to get things wrong again. Regards,

A. I would be very happy to help but this isn’t my main area of expertise. i would recommend seeing Dr julian Gleister at Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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hi i have small theeth in general but in particular

Friday, October 16th, 2009
Q. Hi i have small theeth in general but in particular the theeth on either side of my two front theeth. also thers is quite a gap between my upper and lower theeth, which makes biting things quite hard. im 18 would i be able to get veneeers on the nhs?

A. Possibly, you need to ask your dentist to see if you qualify

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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I hv my front teeth pushed forward Whats the best option for me?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Q. Hi there. I am 23 and one of my front teeth has been pushed forward over the years so it now sticks out. I am very self conscious about it and it affects my confidence. I’m just wondering what the best option for me is?

A. It sounds like a brace might work well. I use an Inman Aligner for mild crowding it works quickly and gives good results. Try to find a dentist close to you who can provide this treatment for you.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can I hv aligners for my bottom teeth Plz advice

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Q. Hi! i would appreciate your guidance. My bottom teeth have moved over thelast two years,i believe due to me biting down on my back teeth when i am stressed and at the time i went through a personal trauma. I have been to see one harley street authordontist who recomended invisalign. It was completely out of my budget. I have noticed that it has affected my smile,i have a big smile and haave no problem with my confidence but i am growing increasingly upset by my teeth,especially seeing perfectly straight teeth in photos only two years previous. I have just been researching veneers,although i would not like my own teeth removed or ground down to have them. This evening i have just found out about the inman aligner,i am really interested. How do i get advice on what is truly the best option for my teeth? I hope you can help… Regards

A. Hi,
if the teeth affected are the ones between the anterior canines then it is likely it can be helped with the inman.
look for a dentist near you or if you prefer any of my clinincs will offer a free consultation.

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Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios
Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
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Could you plz list pros and cons of Invisalign and Inman Aligner

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hello, As a child I wore a brace on my upper teeth but over time my teeth have moved and I now have a front tooth that is not in alignment with the others. I was wondering what would be the better option for me to correct this. I’ve been looking at Invisalign and Inman Aligner, can you tell me the pros and cons for each, and also what kind of cost would I be looking at.

A. To know which is the most suitable for you, you would need to consult an orthodontist as there is a different type of brace that is best for each case.
If you would like a recommendation my collegue Dr Darsh Patel has a wealth of knowledge and would be happy to see you for an assessment please visit www.umbrellasmiles.com

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister

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Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
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I m 19 Can I replace front big teeth with small ones

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi, my front two teeth are a lot bigger than the rest, making them look odd. I was recently thinking about having them removed and having smaller ones in place, but obviously i need to know about the options available. Please could you reply providing information on any treatments that would be suitable. I am 19 years old and i have had braces in the past which aligned my teeth, however the size of the front two ruins my smile. Thankyou Riten.

A. You really need to have a consultation to have your teeth assessed and measured.  You may be able to have the teeth reshaped but may need some orthodontics to close the spaces afterwards.  Sometimes the front teeth can be made smaller and the teeth next to them made a little wider to get a better smile.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
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Can anything be done for gappy teeth in cosmetic dentistry?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi, I am 53 and had conventional orthodontic treatment to straighten my front teeth as a teenager. In recent years, my front teeth have started to move forwards and have gaps. I initially looked into orthodontic treatment but was told that it was unlikely to be successful due to ‘getting long in the tooth’. Is there anything by way of cosmetic dentistry that could done?

A. Im sure orthodontics could improve your teeth aesthetically. But it depends what you are looking to acheive. If you simply want to align them then orthodontics is the way forward. If you would like to change the shape, colour and size of your teeth then Veneers may be what you are looking for.
you are very welcome to book with either myself for a cosmetic consultation, or with my collegue Dr Darsh Patel for an orthodontic consultation at my clinic, Umbrella. Please visit www.umbrellasmiles.com for more info.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister

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Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
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For how long I need to have retainer?

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Q. Hi, I’m four days into an Inman Aligner (upper only) and I’ve been told that I will need a retainer once the treatment is complete. How long will the retainer need to be worn? I’ve read somewhere that the it will need to be used for life. Many thanks.

A. I would recommend having a fixed retainer, a wire that sits on the back of your teeth once the teeth are straight I also make a removable retainer that you wear at night time.  These are lifelong in my opinion.

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Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
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