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Would braces be covered by the NHS?

Friday, March 5th, 2010
Q. Hi Dr Caplan, i am 27 and have what i consider really crooked teeth which are probably caused by an overlapping bight. I have arranged through my dentist to see a specialist about braces or what would need to be done and my dentist says it would probably require surgery to align the jaw. Would the NHS cover any of this? I dont have a high paying job, but have a crooked smile really affects my confidence and i really want to get this fixed.,
A. This is unlikely to be covered by the NHS
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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how much will braces cost for crooked teeth

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Q. hello, i had a brace done before but my teeth have gone crooked again and really wanna pay to have another brace put in and treatment how much would it cost may take two years for all the treatment,
A. Hello the cost really depends on the treatment you have and also the condition of your teeth orthodontic treatment can range from £3000 upwards and after treatment you should always wear a retainer.
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Dr Riten Patel
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Ive a slightly crooked teeth what would be cost of having my veneers

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Q. I am 24 and have slightly crooked teeth at the bottom in the centre. I also grind my teeth while sleeping so are small in size on the top. I was wanting possible venirs on the top and straightening and venirs on the bottom and want to know the best solution and the price implications. Regards

A. Hello Lee, I think both of these things will work well. An inman Aligner works well for mild crowding cost approx £1500 and veneers at my clinic start from £500 per tooth. If you’d like me to take a look please call 01245 268 494 and we can arrange a free smile consultation for you.Regards Andrew

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can kids have Invisalign treatment?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Q. I was wanting invisiline and i was just wondering if invisline was for kids too. Also, for the majority, i have straight teeth, but there is this one crooked tooth that is in the bottom jaw towards the front and it is a little worse then the picture that is on the main website home page. Not as bad though. I was just wondering if invisiline will work for my tooth.

A. Thanks for your questions, Invisalign do offer a product called Invisalign Teen which tailored to the need of teenagers. I would recommend that you visit an Orthodontist or a Dentist who provides Orthodotic treatments, for a consultation to discover which systems would be most beneficial to you. Many of these practices offer a free initial consultation, to allow you to discover your options without any financial loss. I hope that this will be helpful for you and wish you well with your treatment.Kind RegardsDr Kailesh Solanki

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
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Would like to know of any free treatment for fluoride tooth?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Q. Is there are any free treatment for for my fluoride tooth ? because i m so poor and can not afford, 2 pay that much 4 making me smile.

A. Unfortunately not

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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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Can I get out of low self confidence due to goofy teeth?

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. Hi i am 21 and suffer from a very low self confidence due to my teeth i got bullied all through school by gettin called goofy i hate talking about teeth and very embarressed about it. i would really like to know if i can have a smile and be confident, and the price of it. many thanks

A. Please come and have a free cosmetic consultation for me to see if I can help you

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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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I have relatively large front teeth and considering cosmetic treatment.

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Q. I haven’t been visited te dentist for a while now, but haven’t expereinced anything major with my teeth. The only thing concerning me with my teeth are the way they look. My front two teeth are quite large, but the only look large as the next set of teeth are small. I’m 20 now but it feels as though my front 4 teeth going bent especially mt 2 ’small’ teeth. i feel so paranoid as i smile alot. I now find my smile to be more smaller and tighter. I’m not sure if braces is a good option although i would like straight teeth all over (my bottom teeth are not too straight either. I’m not keen on braces and i know the pricing to correct my teeth will not be cheap or even a ‘little affrordable’. I’ve haerd about Invisalign. I’m quite interested. However i’m also interested in something that will sort out the problem with my 2 ’small’ teeth, so that they are equal to the rest of my teeth. Is there something that i could have for the small set of teeth, that won’t damage my own teeth and will last me for a long time?

A. To change a shape of the tooth, veneers may be possible. Either composite or porcelain may be possible. I would recommend a consultation to allow the dentist to answer your specific questions.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
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Need to get back my smile from a history of dental problems.

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Q. Hi, i am 28 an have had problems with my teeth for years i have advanced gum disease and have recently had 2 taken out at the front on each side so when i smile it doesnt look very nice also the majority of my bottom teeth are wobbly, they are discoloured some crooked and i hate them. My family has a history of dental problems my grandfather,2 aunts an uncle all had their teeth removed before the age of thirty. I would like to have mine removed but dont know how to go about it or what to even ask for. Money is an issue i am a single parent but am so unhappy with my teeth an always embarrased when i laugh or smile and it is affecting my life. I have however considered long term payment plans which would suit if i you can do that with cosmetic dentistry?. My aunt says she has plates but they dont cover the whole roof of her mouth an fit into her gums and look really natural can you tell me what this is and cost etc. I am considering travelling abroad to get something done as my dentist is very unhelpful, i am looking for some help and guidance please….please help me.

A. A free  initial consultation is available at StJohns Dental in Birmingham as well as some other cosmetic practices. I recommend getting some rough prices and price plans from a couple of cosmetic dental practices before deciding on your next move.Rob

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Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
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Please suggest the best option for my dental issue.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Q. Hi, my front teeth were not straight with the front of my mouth. this has been a problem for over 30 years. 12 months ago i asked the dentist to crown my 4 front teeth so they would look nice, now one tooth is loose and i,m looking at dental implant. do you visit any other part of the country? i live in northampton. will i have a gap until the implant is complete.(this is my biggest fear) can the proceedure be done over a short period of time? all i want is to smile. people think i’m unhappy because i never smile. can you help?

A. I would always try to remove the tooth and fit the implant at the same time. I’m afraid I don’t work in your area but would be very happy to see you at my clinic in Chelmsford Essex

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Can I smile again with a crooked teeth and gum recession?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Q. I am 55 and have discloured crooked teeth with recession of gums due to long standing disease. I really want to smile. Is it possible to help me with crowns/veneers?

A. This is often a great solution to aesthetic issues following stabilization of the gum health.  Once they have been fitted it will be very important to see the hygienist 3 monthly to keep the periodontal disease under control.  Please come and see me for a free consultation for me to give you a more informed view

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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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Embarrassed about my smile is there any other solution than braces?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. I am very embarrassed about my smile my teeth are just so wonky they just look a mess what other solutions are there instead of braces I want them sorted out as soon as possible. Please help!

A. Braces can take as little as 6 weeks to move your teeth into the right place.  You would be amazed what is possible.  If you still do not want this the other option is veneers but will require the teeth to be heavily prepared which can compromise there health.  Sometimes I will use a brace to move the teeth followed by minimal veneers to improve the shape of the teeth – because the teeth are in a better position the veneers are much safer to do.

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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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Can a crooked teeth be fixed without a braces?

Friday, November 27th, 2009
Q. Hi! My two front teeth are really crooked and I don’t know what to do about them. I don’t want to wear braces all the time so what do you suggest?

A. There are treatments available in my surgery that will often allow me to move teeth with invisable braces placed behind the teeth and will take only a few months – if this sounds good please contact my practice.  For simple cases this only costs £1540 – this includes permanent retention at the end of treatment to stop relapse

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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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Crooked teeth needs veneers are there any other options?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
Q. Hi Kailesh I was wondering what you can do for people with croked teeth, ar veneers still an option. My 2 front teeth ar slightly further foward than the ones either side? I look forward to hearing from you. 

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Hi
Many thanks for your question. There are usually several options for correcting tooth position and alignment. Veneers are an option especially if you are also unhappy with the shape and colour of the teeth, however this treatment usually involves removing a small amount of healthy tooth. Other options include  6 month smiles, inman aligner, and invisalign. these would all reposition the teeth but not change the shape or colour.
I hope this helps
Dr 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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Is root canal required before having a crown in my case

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Q. I asked my doctor to give me a nice smile or correct spaced teeth in the front of my mouth and he is giving me a crown and root canal on the damaged tooth first, but what about the other teeth in the front they are still spaced will i need a root canal on the other teeth in order to get them unspaced and looking nice?

A. It is difficult for me to say without seeing you, all I would say is that you don’t always need root canal before  crown or veneer is fitted

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Need a dental treatment to smile better from what I have now

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Q. Hi Dr Solanki, I have a narrow tooth to the left of my front teeth and to the left of that tooth I have a fang tooth which I really hate the appearance and feeling of, it is positioned a bit higher than my other teeth and when my mouth is closed if you press along my mouth you can clearly feel a difference there, also when smiling it does not look good. I love to smile but past few years I smile alot less with my mouth open, it does affect me and in general most of my teeth need fixing eg; straightened, some reshaped to look even and whitened. I was wondering what could be done to help with my upper left fang tooth so it looks normal and also for all my teeth to be straight, even and white? I would prefer not to have braces. Hope you can make some sense of what I am asking for here and also any general pricing to give me an idea would be great. Many Thanks.

A. Thanks for your questions, although you would prefer not to have braces, I would encourage you to look into the various types of braces which are available today. There are systems which can work in as little as six weeks, as well as systems which are virtually invisble. If however this is really not for you, you may wish to consider having the teeth veneered. The veneers could be used to alter the size, shape, colour and overall aesthetic appearance of your teeth, to create the smile you desire. I hope this helps.
Many Thanks
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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Teeth problems have severely affected my confidence

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Q. I’m 17(nearly 18) but I’m still in full time education (colledge). My teeth severly affect my confidence, I never smile in photos, I have 2 chipped front teeth from rough play as a child and still have 4 worn down baby teeth where my adult teeth haven’t grown through and according to an x ray aren’t there. Is it possible to get vineers/crowns on the NHS?

A. It is go and see your NHS dentist and I am sure they will be able to do something.

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The Mulberry
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The replaced crown has not changed my cosmetic appearance

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Q. Hi Dr Moore My dentist recently fitted a new (procera inceram) crown for me to replace an old crown. It is my big front incisor on the top. He has done a good job with the shape and colour but I can still see a blue line at the margn. My natural smile shows my gum line and the main reason I asked for a new crown was that several friends got crowns that seem to be like real teeth and have subgingival margins. When I asked my dentist for a new crown I made it clear money was not a consideration and that cosmetic appearance was my priority regardless of cost. But on fitting my new crown it is most definitely at least half a mil short of my gums and not much of an improvement over my last crown. Should I sack the dentist I have had since a child on the grounds he is a dinosaur. or should I quietly go behind his back?

A. Go back to him to voice your concerns, it maybe that the crown could be remade with a more sub-gingival margin.

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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
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Front teeth stick out and look very bad need treatment

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Q. Dear Mr Bohara, When i was around 15 i was referred to a orthodontist, I cancelled the appointment and didn’t continue with my treatment. Two of front teeth stick out like ”vampire teeth”. I was just wondering how much it would cost me to have braces and how long do you think i would have to keep them on for!

A. Hi

You would require a consultation initially to see what your treatment options would be. The cost would be depndable on the type of sytem you wish i.e damon, invislalign, six months smiles, etc
The cost could vary from £2000 to £4000 dependable on the system and complexity. The time required for the treatment would be dependable on the complexity.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
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Is one day implant recommended considering bone loss?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. Dr. andrew i am 18 yrs old and i lost my right front tooth at age 7 at a car accident.I need to implant a tooth , i visited a dentist once and he said that i would need to implant bone and gum. I wanted to know if you could tell me if he is right and if i am a good candidate for the one day implant if not how long will the WHOLE precedure last (weeks,monthes). thank you for your attention .

A. I can’t really tell you without a thorough assessment and x-ray whether you would be suitable for an immediately loaded implant or whther the bone needs rebuilding first. As a guess if the tooth was lost 11 years ago i would assume the bone needs rebuilding 1st then the implant placed at a later date. this type of treatment usually takes 6-9 months to complete

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Dr Andrew Moore
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Abnormal crowded bottom teeth need a makeover for a better smile

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Q. I have quite severe overcrowding in my lower teeth leaving the front 4 quite crooked, one in particular which is pushed back behind the others. My top teeth are also slightly crooked but nowhere near as bad as the bottom. It has left me miserable and embarrassed to talk or smile. I am 30 years old. What would be your recommended treatment, how much is it likely to cost, and are such treatments usually payable by a payment plan? Thank you.

A. Thanks for your questions, you should be pleased to find out that most practices which offer teeth straightening treatments have the facility to provide payment plans. Many even offer interest free credit, subject to status. There are many straightening systems available, all with there own advantages, from invisible braces, to braces which work in as little as six weeks. Although prices will vary between systems and practices, I can tell you that I currently offer treatments from £999. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
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Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
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