Posts Tagged ‘bite problem’

I have suffered with TMJ for a number of years, are there any long term solutions?

Monday, May 16th, 2011
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Dear Dr Justin,

I have suffered with TMJ for over 4 jears now. I get terrible tension headaches that just won’t go away, neck pains, ear ache, stiff hands. I’ve gone through 1 wash out of the joint surgery, volarol painkillers which caused my stomach to bleed and caused an infection, valium which I’ve refused to take after it changed my personality, 3 botox injections (after two my smile got paralysed). Now I’m taking 150mg – 175 mg of Nortryptyline and also undergoing accupuncture which doesn’t seem to help much. I would love to find a longterm solution for my problem as I really can’t stand taking so many drugs for the rest of my life and my headaches are back and whole face feel tense. I am looking for help that will cure my problems once and for all. Can you help? Have you had many succesful stories of people with the same problem? I just don’t want to undergo another surgery and find out that it doesn’t really help to cure my pain.

Regards, 


dr mark hughes

Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Can I have my front teeth made smaller?

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
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I would like to know if it is possible to have my large front two teeth made to look smaller. I have asked my dentist about porcelain veneers, and understand that they need to be replaced as gums recede etc with age, however, they also advised me that it would be almost impossible to make my teeth slightly smaller, due to change in bite etc. I’d appreciate any advice or guidance you can give as to whether I could have cosmetic dentistry to achieve this?


dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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What is the best way to treat receding gums?

Friday, March 4th, 2011
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Hi,

I have receding gums, are fillings effective to cover the bone, how long will this kind of treatment last? will the gums continue to recede?


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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
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Is there any further treatment for my cleft pallette?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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I was born with a cleft palate when i was a baby. I had my jaw broken when i was younger to correct my bite but still my top set of teeth are smaller than my bottom and i don’t have a smile that fills my mouth. I look like i have gaps at the sides. Is there anything that can be done. I went through hell with my teeth when i was younger, what with operations and braces. I am 27 now and just want for it all to be worth it


dr mark hughes

Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I’m getting by braces off soon but there are still problems. What will happen?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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Are my back molars supposed to touch when my jaw is clenched? Currently, I am getting my braces off in two months and I am worried because there is a small gap between them.


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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.
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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My tooth hurts when I bite down. How can I prevent it?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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My tooth hurts when I bite down. How can I prevent it?


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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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My teeth are severely damaged after a car accident. Should I wait to get braces until my bite is sorted? Are braces suitable for traumatised teeth?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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Dear Dr. Verma, I was recently hit by a car and sustained various injuries, including on my front teeth. One of the front teeth has moved inwards and has a crease on the surface.  My dentist cannot ascertain whether it is just a crease in the enamel or a deeper one. From the x-rays taken, it does not appear that the two front teeth affected are dead, but I have been told by my dentist that the one that has been hit the most may well fall in the future. To make matters worse, because the front teeth have moved, I am unable to bite properly.  I have done a lot of research online and am aware there are various ways to straighten my teeth, including Damon braces, Inman aligners, invisalign etc.  Is it advisable to use braces/aligners on traumatised teeth?  Is there a period of time I should wait before I can do so?  Would you recommend that I have a root canal and a crown at the first instance to get my bite sorted?  Is there a way I can strengthen the enamel of my front teeth, i.e. enamel coating etc?  What would you advise is the best course of action?  Many thanks for your time and help.,

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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
Web: www.sparkledental.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344

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I have had my veneers for 2 years and they have fallen off twice. Is there something wrong?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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i have veneers on my two fron teeth. I have had fr approx 2 years and they have fell out twice – my frineds hve veneers for longer than me and they have never fell out – our mine normal ? shld i have to pay to have them refitted ? i am so upset,

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Dr Riten Patel

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

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My son’s bottom row of teeth go over the top of his front teeth. Can this be fixed with NHS braces?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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my son is nine and his bottom row of teeth go over the top of his front teeth. Can these be fixed with a brace and would nhs pay,

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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I am 24 and was wondering if I would be able to get braces on the NHS for an overbite?

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
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i am 24 could i get braces on the nhs i have an open bite and my teeth are curved at the front of my mouth and dont sit right on my back teeth as one side over laps. im very consious about smiling and try not to show my teeth.,

dr rob tennet

Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk Tel: 0121 643 0610

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