Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » clearstep http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:57:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Are braces a better option to veneers for straightening my crooked teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/are-braces-a-better-option-to-veneers-for-straightening-my-crooked-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/are-braces-a-better-option-to-veneers-for-straightening-my-crooked-teeth/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:36:41 +0000 Dr Rob Tennet http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/are-braces-a-better-option-to-veneers-for-straightening-my-crooked-teeth/
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Hi Rob,

I’m a 29 year old male from the East Midlands. I have what i would call severely crooked top teeth. This has had a major impact on my life, from relationships and interviews, to learning to even speak and laugh differently to hide my teeth. My top teeth are crowded and one of the top two front teeth angles back into the mouth and the other protrudes.

I have never been able to afford treatment but have just been made redundant and will be getting a reasonable pay-out, i have decided i want to look into getting my teeth sorted as they make me very unhappy.
Going to the dentist makes me very anxious as i am ashamed of my teeth, i did ask about correcting them a few years ago and was quoted £7500.00 for veneers. Even with my pay-out, this is still a little to much than i can afford.

I was just after advice really, i would rather avoid metal ‘train-tracks’ if possible, but have heard about others such as Clearstep and Inman aligners. From the very basic summary of what i’ve said, and the hindrance of not being able to see my teeth, would you think i can get anything done for say £5000.00? Are braces the best option for me, and will Clearstep or Inman be suitable for my degree of crookedness?
Any help is much appreciated.

Kind regards

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It is a reasonable budget to d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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CLEARSTEP VS INVISALIGN

I have a few questions about invisible braces:

What are the differences between the two?

How long will it take? I have been prompted to take action as I am getting married at the end of the year and although from the front my teeth look quite straight from the side they look really uneven. If I started it asap would it make much difference by December? I am happy to continue for longer, I would just like some difference by then.

How much does it cost? Which one is more cheap/expensive?

Are the effects lasting? I had a metal brace as a teenager that improved my teeth a bit but I don’t think it was kept on long enough. I would be willing to wear a retainer if it keeps my teeth nice.

Is Clearstep a suitable alternative to cases where Invisalign would work?

Does Clearstep require attachments to the teeth the same as Invisalign?

Could you suggest me a good professional cosmetic dentistry expert in Oxford?

Thank you in advance for your attention

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Dear Enquirer,
Clearstep and I… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Asalaamalaikum

Just wanting some advice, have been for a consultation as teeth have become more crooked over last few years. (mainly upper arch) Have been quoted £3600 (excluding retrainers) for clarity braces for the upper and lower arch. Just wanting to know if this is reasonable?
Woul appreciate a response/some advice.

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Hi, im looking into getting the Invisible Braces and am wanting to find out if they are available on the NHS?

Thanks.

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Dear Enquirer,
Invisible brace… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/are-invisable-braces-only-available-at-private-dentists/feed/ 0 How much and how long will an upper clearstep treatment take? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-and-how-long-will-an-upper-clearstep-treatment-take/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-and-how-long-will-an-upper-clearstep-treatment-take/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:23:20 +0000 Dr Mark Hughes http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/how-much-and-how-long-will-an-upper-clearstep-treatment-take/
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Hello,

I am looking to have clearstep treatment as I have overcrowded teeth and my two front teeth are bent inwards. I was wondering how much treatment would cost for an upper? Also how long does treatment generally take?

Thanks

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I am considering 6 month smile treatment after rejecting Clearstep for both cost and length of treatment. Is there any possibility that this new treatment can have an adverse effect on the tooth enamel as it is ‘bonded’ onto the teeth? I’m 55 if that makes any difference.,
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No the cement is removed at th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/will-bonding-have-bad-effects-on-my-tooth-enamel/feed/ 0 What are the bands needed for when using the Clearstep braces? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-bands-needed-for-when-using-the-clearstep-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-bands-needed-for-when-using-the-clearstep-braces/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:23:02 +0000 Dr Riten Patel BDS http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-bands-needed-for-when-using-the-clearstep-braces/
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hi i have clearstep braces now but my teeths are still not straight there is gaps left between the teeths my doctor has recommended that i should use something called bands for the teeths so they get closer then when the gaps close covers will be put on please let me know whats that plastic band is,
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I am not sure what these are y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-bands-needed-for-when-using-the-clearstep-braces/feed/ 2 Some of my teeth are ‘higher’ than others, what can I do about this? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/some-of-my-teeth-are-higher-than-others-what-can-i-do-about-this/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/some-of-my-teeth-are-higher-than-others-what-can-i-do-about-this/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:56:31 +0000 Dr Safeer Butt http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/some-of-my-teeth-are-higher-than-others-what-can-i-do-about-this/
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there is nothing wrong with my teeth they are not crooked or misplaced, my front two teeth are just a bit up and for my lower jaw my first four teeth are a bit up too. i dont want to wear braces can i wear retainers, if so for how long? im 18,
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you sound like you will need t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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Hi, i am looking into getting a brace option and have been quoted a dearer price for invisalign over clear step. I’m confused as to which one will do the best job, can you advise?,
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Invislaign works very well and… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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My wife has a gap in the upper front tooth and all her teeth are slightly spaced. I think she also has a slight over bite. In your opinion what would be the best teeth straightening procedure should she get? She is 43. I do not want to shave her teeth or cover them for 20 hours to avoid bacteria build up. also we are on a budget as most people are these days. Thank you.,
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If your wife has spaces she sh… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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