Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » fixed brace http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Can you provide more insight on 6 months braces? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/ Q. Dear Dr, I would be grateful if you would give me some advice. I am need t get braces to correct overcrowding on both the top and bottom teeth. I have had a consultation for 6 month braces. I am not sure whether to get them or to go for traditional braces. Have you had any dealings with 6 months braces? Would you recommend them?

A. I would always recommend traditional braces as the first choice of treatment. 6 months braces can only be used in specific cases which involve mild to moderate crowding of the front teeth.

dr kalpesh bohara

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-you-provide-more-insight-on-6-months-braces/feed/ 0 What is the age to have braces and how much would it cost? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:47 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/ Q. hi i just want to ask that my son has lost his milk teeth too early because of tooth decay about age of 1 and half.the upper front 6 teeth as i very worried what to expect and the family dentist say that my son could have crouded teeth when he got his permenant teeth and he may need brace.i wonder how much it cost me to have a brace for a child as he reach the age to have permenant teeth and when should have fit bace.please reply

A. The brace will normally be fitted at age 13 and should be available on the NHS

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-age-to-have-braces-and-how-much-would-it-cost/feed/ 0 My teeth are pushed forward can i get braces to push them back? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:19:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/ Q. i am 16 and my teeth are pushed forward really bad because i use to suck my thumb and its starting to affect my speech can i get braces to push them back??

A. Yes braces would be a good thing for you to arrange ASAP

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/my-teeth-are-pushed-forward-can-i-get-braces-to-push-them-back/feed/ 0 I need to straighten my tooth is my age a concern? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:24 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/ Q. Hi ive got a cannine that sticks out.My dentist dosnt advise me to have treatment as i am 44 and have lost bone density. Is there anything I could have done to straighten it?

A. A brace maybe an option although you’ll need to treat the bone/gum problem before this is carried out

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-need-to-straighten-my-tooth-is-my-age-a-concern/feed/ 0 Unfortunately teeth have moved forward after braces http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:21:50 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/ Q. Hi, I used to wear braces before but this was a while back now. After my braces were romved i was given retainers which i only wore for a few months… But i now feel as if my teeth have moved forward as they used to be before and i really hate it! Is there anyway i can get my teeth slightly back? Hope you can help me.

A. You might have to consider having the brcaes back on i’m afraid or maybe straighten then using porelain veneers

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/unfortunately-teeth-have-moved-forward-after-braces/feed/ 0 Tongue thrust is causing my front teeth to separate http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/tongue-thrust-is-causing-my-front-teeth-to-separate/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/tongue-thrust-is-causing-my-front-teeth-to-separate/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:44 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/tongue-thrust-is-causing-my-front-teeth-to-separate/ Q. Hi There, I have a tongue thrust, and it is causing my two front teeth to separate in an upside down V. This is concerning to me because I wore braces for 4 years (about 7 years ago) and did speech therapy to re-train my tongue. I have a night guard that I wear although not regularly because it is uncomfortable, despite that it is in rest that the pushing occurs. Would veneers be a viable option to correct this cosmetically, while continuing to wear a guard at night?

A. Yes veneers might help but you’ll need a new reatiner to stop them moving

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/tongue-thrust-is-causing-my-front-teeth-to-separate/feed/ 0 Wisdom teeth is coming through and need a braces is it covered under NHS? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:10:51 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/ Q. Hello there, Sorry to bother you but I have two quick questions if you could answer them please? I have previously had fixed braces (both) when I was younger, my bottom brace only stayed on for 4 weeks instead of 6 months as planned. I then had them both removed (after having top on for 1 1/5yrs prior to bottom) and wore the retainer 24 hrs a day for the year. I then went for the yearly check up point and my retainer was taken off of me. My teeth went wonky within months, and I have been too scared to go back. I get really upset about my teeth and suffered alot with braces to still have wonky teeth. I am 19 and in full time education and have swapped dentist now. My wisdom teeth have been coming through for a year and causing me grief, will they fit braces with the wisdom teeth growing through and are they likely to get funded by the NHS? Sorry its so long and hope its understandable for you to answer. Many thanks

A. Hi, thanks for you questions. I wouldn’t expect you to get braces on the NHS and you may need to have the wisdom teeth removed before you have any other orthodontic treatment.

dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/wisdom-teeth-is-coming-through-and-need-a-braces-is-it-covered-under-nhs/feed/ 0 After having Inman aligner dentist is telling me to have braces http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/after-having-inman-aligner-dentist-is-telling-me-to-have-braces/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/after-having-inman-aligner-dentist-is-telling-me-to-have-braces/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:17:06 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/after-having-inman-aligner-dentist-is-telling-me-to-have-braces/ Q. Hello Dr Butt, My question is about the Inman Aligner, I have had mine in since the end of August, the first three weeks were great I could really feel and see the difference in my front teeth. The last four weeks or so I have said to my dentist that I can’t see or feel any movement which is the main part of the treatment. My dentist is now telling me that I should get a Clearstep like brace to finish it off for a further cost. I thought the Inman was all that was needed to complete the treatment – what can I do??

A. hi
the inman is usually a 12 week treatment depending on how long you wear it each day
it aligns the teeth pretty well but for fine detail finishing clear aligners can be used.
it depends if you are happy to finish where you are or want to continue and get a nicer result.
it is normal for the inman not to feel as tight as the teeth move into the right position so dont worry about this.

dr safeer butt

Dr Safeer Butt
S3 Dental Studios
www.s3dental.co.uk
Surrey Kent Sussex

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/after-having-inman-aligner-dentist-is-telling-me-to-have-braces/feed/ 0 Need a dental treatment to smile better from what I have now http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-a-dental-treatment-to-smile-better-from-what-i-have-now/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-a-dental-treatment-to-smile-better-from-what-i-have-now/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:08:56 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-a-dental-treatment-to-smile-better-from-what-i-have-now/ 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
Dr Kailesh Solanki

dr kailesh solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/need-a-dental-treatment-to-smile-better-from-what-i-have-now/feed/ 0 What are my options to close my big gappy teeth? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-my-options-to-close-my-big-gappy-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-my-options-to-close-my-big-gappy-teeth/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:28:33 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/what-are-my-options-to-close-my-big-gappy-teeth/ Q. Hi there. I have been unhappy with the gaps in my upper and lower teeth. I had them recently filled but still i have a gummy smile and not all the gaps in my lover set of teeth could be filled because the gaps were to big. What other treatments could i get to get a really nice stright smile? Thanks for your time.

A. You need to have your teeth assessed properly you may be able to have the spaces closed with braces either fixed metal or invisalign.  Another option may be porcelain veneers as this could also reduce the gummy smile.

dr riten patel

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

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