Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » nhs dentist http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 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 Chipped tooth has a temporary filling can I have veneers on it? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:55:15 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/ Q. My toddler ran at me with a heavy toy and chipped my top front tooth so it’s on the diagonal. I have had a temporary filling from an emergency NHS dentist. ( I’ve never had a filling before so know nothing about the proceedure etc. ) I saw my dentist today and he informs me that he will be able to do a new filling and make it look like a normal tooth. The rest of the tooth is fine. He said I won’t need a veneer, although could have one done later. I am worried the filling won’t be strong enough (my dentist said I would have to be careful biting into apples etc) What should I do. At the moment I’m finding the temporary filling very wierd and uncomfortable. Would a veneer be a better option or should I stick with the filling?

A. I would try a new filling first then see how it goes and how it looks. It is sometimes very difficult to get a great aesthetic result with a single veneer although it would be a bit stronger.

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/chipped-tooth-has-a-temporary-filling-can-i-have-veneers-on-it/feed/ 0 Half my front tooth is broken and NHS is the only option http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/half-my-front-tooth-is-broken-and-nhs-is-the-only-option/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/half-my-front-tooth-is-broken-and-nhs-is-the-only-option/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:48:37 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/half-my-front-tooth-is-broken-and-nhs-is-the-only-option/ Q. I have recently had one of my front teeth break off half way down, and I basically have a mouth full of fillings including a root canal job. My confidence has been knocked so much and I really don’t know what can be done to help me under the NHS? I’m really hoping you can advise me as it’s getting me really down.

A. You can get basic treatment on the NHS although cosmetic treatment may need to be paid separatly for the front tooth.

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/half-my-front-tooth-is-broken-and-nhs-is-the-only-option/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 I am depressed about my teeth condition http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-am-depressed-about-my-teeth-condition/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-am-depressed-about-my-teeth-condition/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:06:04 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-am-depressed-about-my-teeth-condition/ Q. Hi After years of neglect ,all my top teeth have badly decayed ,and broken off . Im so embarrassed about this ,and hence cant face a dentist because of the shame that I let my teeth get into this state. Unfortunately I cant afford private ,so will have to go nhs , I would like to know what is available ,as I know I am probably going to have to have them all taken out and have dentures,but I have been told nhs wont cover this? Also ,what would you advise me to tell the dentist before my appointment ,as I want to let him know the state my mouth is in before he actually sees them ,im so depressed about this and really need some help .

A. You will be able to get denture treatment on the NHS. I would be worried about what the dentist might say, thats our job to fix peoples teeth and we are very used to seeing less than perfect mouths!

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-am-depressed-about-my-teeth-condition/feed/ 0 I have series of dental treatment issues and need your suggestions http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-series-of-dental-treatment-issues-and-need-your-suggestions/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-series-of-dental-treatment-issues-and-need-your-suggestions/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:45:26 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-series-of-dental-treatment-issues-and-need-your-suggestions/ Q. Hi, I live in York I’m 17, and I had my teeth sorted about a couple of years ago. I’ve had treatment on my teeth since I was 8, and I still wear braces now. My teeth were perfect after I had traintracks, and I was given a clear bottom retainer (which I still wear). At the time I did wonder why I wasn’t given a top one as well. He replied that if I wear the bottom one, it will keep the top ones in place. It hasn’t. I have 1 reasonably out of place, and two others slightly. I know that it doesn’t sound like much, but from having my teeth perfect, and wearing my retainer like I should have, makes me rather annoyed in a sense. I’m almost 18, and I was wondering if I now had to pay for treatment, ie retainers etc? And also, I am still in full time education, due to me having to re-sit the whole two years of my A levels, as I have been very ill, and hospitalised occasionaly. I will finish my A levels when I am 19. So would still being in full time education mean that I can still have treatment on my teeth for free? Thank you for your time, and I do not mind if you cannot fully answer my question.

A. Thanks for your questions, I would recommend you return to your clinician to discover whether they would be willing to correct your problems, due to the lack of a retainer. If they will not I do not think that you would be able to receive further treatment free of charge on the NHS, as your malocclusion may now not be severe enough to fulfil the NHS criteria for treatment. If this is the case I would recommned that you attend and Orthodontist or cosmetic dentist to discuss possible treatment options. There are systems available provately which can work in as little as six weeks. I hope this will help.
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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-series-of-dental-treatment-issues-and-need-your-suggestions/feed/ 0 Can I get veneers on NHS? http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-get-veneers-on-nhs/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-get-veneers-on-nhs/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:40:02 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-get-veneers-on-nhs/ Q. can i get veneers on nhs.

A. No, it is a cosmetic treatment

dr safeer butt

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/can-i-get-veneers-on-nhs/feed/ 0 Low self confidence due to gum issue causing bad teeth http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/low-self-confidence-due-to-gum-issue-causing-bad-teeth/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/low-self-confidence-due-to-gum-issue-causing-bad-teeth/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:26:54 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/low-self-confidence-due-to-gum-issue-causing-bad-teeth/ Q. I am very worried about a friend of mine who is very unhappy about her teeth. She has had severe gum disease and has lost some teeth and although the gum disease has now gone her gums and teeth are not in a good way. She can not afford the cosmetic dentistry that she needs and this is now impacting on her life. She has become very self conscious and has lost a lot of her self confidence. Is there any funding available to help her?

A. Thanks for your questions, I would suggest that you encourage your friend to arrange an appointment at her local NHS practice. The pricing structure for NHS treatment is fixed, and even free, depending on the patients personal circumstances. The dentist would be able to advise your friend of how to improve her smile with as little financial output as possible. 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/low-self-confidence-due-to-gum-issue-causing-bad-teeth/feed/ 0 I have couple of rotated tooth which leaves a gap when I smile http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-couple-of-rotated-tooth-which-leaves-a-gap-when-i-smile/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-couple-of-rotated-tooth-which-leaves-a-gap-when-i-smile/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:45:13 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-couple-of-rotated-tooth-which-leaves-a-gap-when-i-smile/ Q. Hello Doctor,I’m 13 years old. The 2 teeth to the sides of my front 2 teeth are slightly rotated and leaves a gap when I smile. I’ve been to the orthodontics and they refuse to give me treatment under the NHS. So i would like to know what the best treatment to straighten my side 2 teeth would be, also i would like to know the approximate amount of the treatment if i did it privately. Thankyou

A. You have the option of private fixed braces or invisalign,  costings vary from £2000 upwards.

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

]]> http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/i-have-couple-of-rotated-tooth-which-leaves-a-gap-when-i-smile/feed/ 0 Teeth problems have severely affected my confidence http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-problems-have-severely-affected-my-confidence/ http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-problems-have-severely-affected-my-confidence/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:38:41 +0000 admin http://www.cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/blog/teeth-problems-have-severely-affected-my-confidence/ 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.

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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