Posts Tagged ‘fixed brace’

Can braces or retainer help in fixing teeth gap?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Q. ok i 13 i have a gap in between my wide two front teeth and ppl say its fine and it well close and i have all my adult teeth and i have a missing adult tooth in the back and i say i need braces or a retaner but with do u think i should do?

A. Thanks for your questions, I suggest that you attend a dental practice to obtain a professional opinion on whether you would benefit from braces or not. Once a dentist has seen you, they will be able to refer you on to an Orthodontist, if necessary, where you will be able to receive treatment. I wish you well.
Many Thanks
Dr Kailesh Solanki

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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

My bottom teeth have slight curve Is braces needed?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Q. hi my teeth are generally straight at the top however at the bottom there is a slight curve, is this natural. The curve is towards the center of the mouth. are draces needed thankyou

A. hi many thanks for your email, if the teeth are striaght then no braces are not needed. the curve you describe is hard to visualise. hope this is helpful.

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

Need to fix receeding gum for a nice smile

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Q. i think i have receeding gums,my top front tooth is getting longer then the rest,can it be fix with a nice smile?Or am i doomed!

A. Yes it can!  You may have gum disease but you may just need a brace to move your teeth into a more stable position – teeth keep on growing if they are not in a stable position

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Braces have not corrected my teeth permanently

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Q. Hi, I had a brace as a child to correct two prominent front teeth. Which was done successfully, but over the years they have slowly returned to how they were. My question is would it be possible for these teeth to be replaced by implants, or is the only option the lengthy process of having another brace fitted?

A. The most likely option for you would be brace work – possibley invisalign that would be more socially acceptable

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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
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

Is there anything that can be done as I dont want to wear retainers for life?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Q. I had braces for a year, and ive took it off, and started wearin retainers, but my doctor said that i have to wear the retainers for a life now, i want to know is there anything that i can do, because i dont want to wear them for a life?

A. I recommend lifetime reatiners to ensure the teeth don’t move back.  You can have a fixed retainer placed behind the front 6 teeth and then only wear your other retainer at night.

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

Can I have brace fitted in nhs and whats the cost?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Q. i am 29 and have just registered with a dentist after waiting for a few years,im interested in having a brace fitted as im starting to feel very wary of my teeth when i smile,Can it be done on nhs or will i have to go private? And at what cost?

A. Thanks for your questions, NHS Orthodontics treatment to adults is not usually available, however an enquiry to your local Primary Care Trust should be able to confirm this for you. There are many teeth straightening systems available privately, with some treatments taking as little as six weeks to acheive results and others which are virtually invisible. The costs for these treatments will vary between systems and practices, but I can tell you that straightening treatments at my practices start from £999. Many practices now have the facility to offer payment plans, such as interest free credit to help you spread the costs. 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

Need latest treatment to fix my uneven crowded teeth

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. Hi, I had braces on my top teeth when I was 17. I’m now 30 and I’m very self conscious of my ‘goofy’ teeth. The braces did straighten my teeth but my top teeth have always stuck out over my bottom ones. When I close my back teeth I am able to slide my little finger between the gap. When I had braces they never addressed my crooked bottom teeth and so I never have elastic bands to help the alignment of my teeth/jaw. As an adult now I feel I was possibly mistreated. I’m incredibly self conscious of my smile and I find I’m beginning to hide my teeth and mouth when I speak and laugh. All of this infuriates my husband who insists its part of what makes me me but I hate it! Is there anything that could help?

A. Thanks for your questions, there are many teeth straightening systems available now, with some that can acheive results within six weeks. I would recommend that you attend an orthodontic or cosmetic dental practice for a consultation, at which they should be able to advise you of the systems which are avilable to suit your case, the approximate treatment time and the price. Many of these practices will offer a free inital consultation, so that you can obtain the necessary information without any financial commitment and often have interest free credit facility to help spread the cost. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
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

Am I eligible for nhs dental treatment?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. At the age of 15 I had four teeth removed and was given a temporary brace to move my teeth, then a fixed brace on my lower teeth for 9 months and one on my top teeth for only 2 months. My teeth were never completely straight at the time I had the brace removed and I stated my worries to the orthodontist. He ignored my request to keep the braces on longer. When removing the braces he cut my gums severely and did not polish them afterwards. I was given a retainer to wear and was never invited to a check up. I have expressed my concerns to my NHS dentist as I have marks on my teeth from the braces and my top teeth sit slightly behind my two front teeth. I am 18 now and a student I would really like the perfect smile I thought I was getting. Is there any way I can be referred to get the treatment I should have got at the younger age? Thank you for your time.

A. You are limited as the NHS will not treat you for mior discrepencies

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Does NHS fit braces as I have teeth gap?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Q. I was wondering i would be able to get vaneers or implants done on the nhs as my two front teeth at the bottom have formed a gap as all my bottom teeth used to be perfectly straight and no gaps until i became addicted to coca cola and i would like the replacements to look like my own instead of having dentures like old people have as i am only 30 years of age and as an adult would i be able to have a brace fitted to my top teeth on the nhs as i have got gaps between my teeth that i would like closed up.

A. Thanks for your questions, it may be possible to have veneers on the NHS if they are clinically necessary. However, if there is no clinical need for them, then it would be deemed as cosmetic, and therefore would not be available on the NHS. If this is the case, your dentist may be able to offer a bridge as an alternative to a denture. This would depend on the stability and health of the teeth on either side of the gap. In order to fit a bridge, you would have the teeth on either side of the gap prepared for crowns, and the laboratory would attach a false tooth to the two crowns. This three unit bridge would then be fitted. I hope this helps.
Kind regards
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

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
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

How can front teeth overlap be corrected?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q.  I have a major problem with my smile, i’m 26 and my 2 front teeth overlap, when i turn to the sides and smile it looks like i have straight teeth till i stand face on, Also i have the same problem with my bottom front teeth as they too are crooked so its very rarely i have pictures taken. Is there anything i can have done but the thing is i’m on benefits so something that can be done on the Nhs if its possible, Thanks

A. Thanks for your questions. It is possible that either Orthodontics, braces etc., or veneers could possibly correct your problems. However these procedures are considered as cosmetic, and as a result of this, it is unlikely that they would be funded by the NHS. You may wish to considered visiting a cosmetic dentist who offers free initial consultations, as many are able to offer payment plans to spread the cost. I hope this helps.
Kind Regards
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

Can bone loss cause loosing a teeth?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. recently i can wiggle my front teeth slightly.spent years wearing braces and had jaw realignment. now told i have bone loss and im only 35 can this be rectified and if so how as i do not want to loose any teeth

A. Get yourself referred to a periodontist

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

What is the possible treatment and cost for front teeth moving forward?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. I had braces two years ago, I am 17 years old now and I currently have a permanent fitting at the back of my two front teeth they were placed their in order to prevent my two front teeth from moving forward. However the opposite thing happened now I am starting to see them move forward and they look really ugly. So I was wondering how much would it cost to get my front teeth fixed?…..and what else could be done to them in order to improve their appearance?

A. hi
it would mean that your retainer has not done the job it was intended to
the amount they have moved would determine costs for treatment – if minor expect a cost -1500
if major could be approx 2700
after they are straight we would supply a retainer that would cover the teeth at night that prevents movement in either direction which you would have to wear 2-3 nights a week

dr safeer butt

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

Need best smile with best dental procedure

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. I have rather crooked teeth, mainly the front two, they cross at the front, i was told as a teeneager i’d need a fixed brace for 2 years and to have 4 adult teeth removed as i also have overcrowded teeth, i am now of an age where i would like to have a “perfect smile” could you advise me

on what procedures may be best to get?

A. Thanks for your questions, there are many teeth straightening options available today. I would recommend that you attend a cosmetic dental practice for a consultation, many practices will now offer free consultations, which will enable you to get an exact idea of the treatments which would be suitable for you and the associated prices, without any financial commitment from yourself. There are systems available now which can work in as little as six weeks with prices starting from around £1000. many of the practices that offer these treatments will also be able to offer payment options such as interest free credit to help you spread the costs. I hope this helps.
Kindest Regards
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

Can my year old overcrowded teeth be corrected?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. Hi, I am 25 years old and I have overcrowded bottom teeth, and I’m unsure of the best way to treat these. As a child my mum took me from orthodontist to orthodontist but they wouldn’t treat me because it didn’t affect my ‘bite’. However, recently the problem has got worse. Not necessarily in the sense that they look unsightly (obviously lower teeth aren’t seen as much), but more that they have become uncomfortable and I feel a constant pressure on them which sometimes becomes quite painful. They are also difficult to clean at the back. I did have both my lower wisdom teeth removed 7 weeks ago and I was told that this may help, but so far it hasn’t. What treatment would you recommend? I’d rather not have veneers as there is nothing physically wrong with the teeth other than they are not straight, and I would rather have a brace to be honest, but would teeth need to be removed so there is room to move the other teeth to? Thanks. I’m not even fussed if they are not tooth coloured braces. It’s more the uncomfortableness I want gone.

A. Thanks for your questions, firstly, it has only been seven weeks since your wisdom teeth were removed, and in terms of your teeth straightening, this is not a long time. As a child, when you were visiting the Orthodontist, I would presume that this was on NHS, and as a result of this, they would have been working  to the guidelines set down by the NHS which limit the cases they treat to the most severe. There are now many more treatments available to you, and so I would recommend that you attend a clinic for a consultation, at which the dental professional should be able to advise you of which straightening treatment are suitable for your specific case. I would recommend this more conservatice route prior to veneers. I hope this helps, but please do not hesitate to contact me again should you need further advise.
Kind regards
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

How quick can a braces straighten the teeth?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. Hi Dr Riten, I just got traditional braces on my upper teeth cause of overbite my dentist said it would be removed after four weeks and then retainer will be placed in mouth which will exert furthur forced on teeth. I have approx 5 mm overbite.Have you gone through such sort of cases and is it possible to straighten the teeth in 4 weeks time? i am so confused kindly response? and also my one gum is bleeding everyday after braces place in??

A. It does seem very quick , if the teeth are not in the correct position in 4 weeks I am sure your dentist will prolong the treatment.

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

Is dental implants the only alternate for braces?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. I have had numerous dental problems throughout my life. I did wear braces for about 6 years as a teenager..I am now 46 and my teeth have become buck again, which I hate. I have a hard time getting comfortable with a dentist and know I need other work as well. I do not think my teeth could hold up to braces again..do you think dental implants would be best solution for me? would they work if maybe I just got them on the 1st 4 fromt teeth?

A. Veneers may be a better solution and less drastic

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Can invisalign be an alternate treatment for braces?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. Hi, i am considering invisalign treatment but dont know enough about it yet. My teeth are overcrowded and i am 16 yeears old and would find it difficult around friends at school etc and was wondering if there was any other way of getting my teeth straightend up without proper braces. Can you help with suggestions etc?

A. Invisalign is a great way of straightening teeth especially if you have stopped growing.  I f you are still growing a fixed brace may be best – these can be hidden behind the teeth to make them acceptable socially.

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

Need more information on jaw surgery

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Q. okay well im 15 and i had braces for about 4 years. before i had them i had a bad gap and my teeth were completly crooked. After i got my braces off my teethe became straight and i did not have a gap anymore but the problem is i have a bad underbite and i have a jaw that jets out (long face shaped). My orthodontist told me that only way to fix it is to get jaw surgrey. I was wondering basically all about it, what it does? if i really should get it? how much it cost? -if you need more information or any questions for me please ask.

A. You can have your jaw broken and moved.  This is a “proper ” operation and is not 100% successful.  Discuss the pros and cons with your orthodontist an surgeon.

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN