Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » lingual braces

My two front teeth have moved forward, is this because of the new lingual brace?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:11:58 +0000

Q. Hi, I had an upper lingual brace fitted two weeks ago and had extractions before as my teeth are overcrowded. However, it seems as though one of my front two teeth has moved further forward! is this possible or am I just being paranoid? And how long does it generally take for the gap to close? Would really appreiciate a reply – many thanks,

A. If you have any issues with your treatment, it is always advisable to discuss this with the performing dentist. Don’t feel embarassed to ask questions and query anything in realtion to your braces/ortho treatment. Teeth can move in many different directions- some of them move out of alignment first and then back again. This is quite normal. All teeth move at different rates, and it also depends on the type of braces you have. I wouldn’t be too concerned at this stage, but you need to stress these concerns with the orthodontist. Good luck

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Is there a way to re-close tooth gap wihout braces?

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:07:15 +0000

Q. I am an old ortho patient and i lost my retainers over 3 yrs ago..i was not a server ortho case..just closing up my gap on my upper teeth..i had the braces for six months and then a retainer. Well since the 3 yrs with out a retainer my teeth are starting to gap again and i want to know if there was something i could do to reclose my gaps with out having to go thru braces again and moreafforable the invisalign?,

A. Inman aligner or social 6 lingual braces are usually half the price and quicker than invisalign

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 lingual braces perfect my smile?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:54:01 +0000

Q. Hello there:) I’m a 16 year old girly, and I really really hate my teeth! Everyone tells me there’s nothing wrong with them and to be honest there isn’t any major problems! I just want them to look perfect! For me! Here’s an idea of how they look:- / < My top teeth slightly stick out \ < & this is the bottom row. I just want both rows pushed back, straight, but the thing is i really don’t want any normal braces! My hearts set on lingual. As my teeth stick out having normal braces would look flaming rediculous! Could i have lingual braces? All my teeth are together with no gaps apart from the front two, so would having teeth removed be an issue? Im honestly not fussed about the price! but i really wan’t lingual and no other, not even invisalign it’l just look silly. The un-noticable the better! As i said i’m 16 but do i have to pay the whole amount straight away, could i not pay a fee over a period of time as of my circumstances? Sorry if i blabber on, i just really wan’t my teeth straight and my private dentist said no when i was 15. So now i pay the price! Please do get in touch if you have time! I’d love to hear your verdict on my sad dilema! Much appreciated:) Ps: I have no idea if you even specialise in lingual braces, total guess!,

A. Im am not an orthodontist but I can tell you that you may well be a candidate for lingual braces and they cost in the region on £8000. You would have to tlk to the orthodotist carrying out the work in regards to payment plans.Kind regardsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellasmiles.com

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Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
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Is there any less obtrusive braces other than regular metal braces

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:06:01 +0000

Q. Hi Dr Caplan My daughter is 18, she has quite a severe prognathia – she has been advised she will need a mandibuloplasty which she is very prepared to have. Her main concern relates to the bracing afterwards – she had a consultation last year with an orthodontist who advised she would need a metal brace – an invisible would not be appropriate. She’s off to uni next september and the bracing is her biggest concern. Are you able to say if there are less obtrusive brace, perhaps even an option after a few months – if this were outwith the NHS we would be prepared to pay ourselves Regards

A. A lingual ( inside brace) may be possible but you really need to discuss this with your orthodontist.

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Uneven shaped teeth needs to be analysed for the correct treatment.

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:36:16 +0000

Q. Between the ages of 17 – 19 I had traditional braces. I am now 29 and find that my teeth have relapsed over time as my dentist warned they might. I wear a nightly retainer (which is a replacement if one I had and broke) but my teeth aren’t as they were when I first had my brace removed. The main issues are: a small ‘Madonnaesque’ gap between my front two teeth and the teeth wither side of those are rather short. I was wondering between veneers, invisalign and lumineers what I could consider to correct the problem. I want something that will completely close the gap without too much damage to my teeth which are white and in very good condition.

A. If the teeth are poorly shaped veneers will be the best option – lumineers are just a branded veneer.If the teeth are a nice shape then I wold recommend another brace ( may be invisalign or lingual braces) . Once the teeth are in a good position then I would recommend a fixed retainer – V loop retainer allows you to floss your teeth and holds the teeth in their corredt position

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With a partially broken and gappy front teeth can I have venners?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:03:51 +0000

Q. Hii, i have aproblem in my frontal teath there is aspaces between them also one of my teath part is partly broken just little part ,can i put veneers to it or what can i do ,i really want your advice? sorry for waisting your time

A. If possible I would recommend a brace of some kind to get the teeth in a reasonable position – If they are ina reasonable position then veneers are a great way of giving you a beautiful smile

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Can we have braces while wearing a Maryland bridge?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:51:00 +0000

Q. Is it possible to get braces while wearing a Maryland bridge?

A. Yes but the case needs to b carefully planned

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What are my options in having cosmetic treament?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:42:01 +0000

Q. Hi Dr I’m an 18 years old student… Last year I had to where a brace on my top teeth …but since I took off my brace my teeth whent back as they where before and they are still moving foward …my dentist say that I can’t where brace again because nhs whon’t pay for it…but my teeth gaps keeps getting bigger…i was thinking if it whas possible for me to get bondings or veneers to close these gaps with the nhs …because i can’t afford to pay.. is not for cosmetic reason..all of my teeth are separate..so please can you let me know wich options are available for me…thank you looking foward to here from you Dr bye bye

A. The NHS will not cover these costs as they will view them as non essential and cosmetic

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Can Invisalign fix my underbite as I have edge to edge bite?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:38:02 +0000

Q. Hi, im a 21 yr old male that had braces to fix a slight underbite when i was 14-16, for 2 years after i had my braces off i started noticing my perfect bite was becoming more uncomfortable. As of now, im 21 and have an edge to edge bite, my mandible grew, but i dont have an underbite yet, just edge to edge which is very uncomfortable. Im assuming i will have to go back to braces and elastics again, but i was wondering if invisalign will work for my situation? Can I use elastics with invisalign, I read online that invisalign can fix underbites?

A. This is very case specific so a proper assesment is required to see if you’re suitable for invisalign. If you need elastics then a normal fixed brace might be best

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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With a fixed half broken front tooth can I have braces?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:20:01 +0000

Q. Hya.the problem is that when i was 9 years old in an accident i had my front tooth half broken.the dentist fixed it with glue by attaching the half broken tooth to a new half tooth.now i am 18 and the tooth (broken one) has come forward.i have other problem like gaps between teeth,can i have braces,will it nt break that tooth,?

A. You can have braces after you have been properly assessed -

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