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Any treatment available for obvious gaps in teeth?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:20:37 +0000

Q. Hi Dr Solanki I unfortunately suffer from a lot of overcrowding and as such both of my top incisor teeth stick out . I waited and waited for my dentist to take action when I was younger but he kept on putting off orthodontic work as my milk teeth took so long to fall out. We eventually moved to a different area where we couldn’t get a dentist. As a result I never got the braces I desperately wanted. I am now at a stage where I have summoned up the courage to get braces, a process which I know will be costly as I am now in my mid twenties. I still have a milk top right canine tooth and am wondering if this will have to be removed prior to braces being fitted? If so, will I have to wait until a new tooth grows in before braces can be fitted? The thought of wearing braces as an adult fills me with dread but the prospect of having a gap prior to braces is even worse. Is there any way this obvious gap could be covered up? Many thanks in advance for your help.,

A. Hi there, as you still have the upper canine baby tooth present, then it is unlikely that it will come through at your age. The permanent tooth may not have formed when you were younger or it may have drifted to another area. A panoral xray will show this in detail and confirm wether you have this tooth or not. You will need to know this before any treatment is done- as it will determine what options you have. If the baby tooth comes out, then you will be left with a gap. Braces these days tend to work relatively quickly in comparison to what they used to be like. You need to discuss all of your options with the dentist. I hope this has helped and well done for plucking up the courage. Don’t foregt that wearing braces when you are an adult isn’t such a bad thing. THere are many orthodontic applinaces that are very discreet. Good luck

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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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What can be done about teeth growing on top of each other?

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:26:57 +0000

Q. my teeth are growing on top of each other what do i do,

A. Go to an orthodontist and see what they suggest, you may nee a brace to sort them out, depending on your age.

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

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What would it cost to fix teeth after losing retainer?

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:58:26 +0000

Q. i lost my retainers…:( i dont know what happened to them but i lost them.. The problem is my bottom teeth began to move back.. (You know the middle four teeth on the bottom.. well one of the teeth is moving towards the back then the next is moving forward and so on..)Also i moved from michigan to california and i cant go back to get retainers or braces.. How much do you think would it cost to fix my teeth? (just the bottom teeth) thank you,

A. It depends on what needs to be done you need to find an orthodontist and get a consultation. In the meantime get a dentist to make you some retainers so the teeth do not move anymore.

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

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I have nearly finished braces but think more work is needed?

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:41:42 +0000

Q. Hello. I get my braces off in 2 months. They have already set the appointment and stuff. Unfortunately, I feel like my teeth are not quite straight yet. What should I do? I do not want to be rude either. What if he refuses to do so and makes all these other excuses? Would I have a case?,

A. You need to tell your dentist your concerns before the braces are removed I am sure they will carry on the treatment. At home look in the mirror and write down everything you do not like that way you wont’t forget when you are in the surgery. If the removal appointment is the next one phone your dentist and ask if you come in to discuss your concerns. There is no reason why they will not do this.

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

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I had fixed braces from age 13-16 and have since worn

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:18:18 +0000

Q. Hello there, I had fixed braces from age 13-16 and have since worn a retainer one night per week. I am now 20 and upon noticing 2 of my front teeth were becoming slightly crooked in a short period of time i visited my dentist to ask what it could be. After taking a xray she showed me that my wisdom teeth are coming through and are applying pressure to my other teeth causing them to move. She suggested i increase the wear of my retainer to every night, however i believe my teeth are still moving.Would it be possible to undergo removal although the wisdom teeth are causing me no other problems as i am financially unable to have orthadontist treatment for a second time as i am a student. I am aware of all possible side affects etc. I’d be very grateful for any advice.

A. Hello without examining your teeth it is difficult to say however, removing wisdom teeth is a common procedure but you would need the opinion of a dentist / orthodontist, after an examination before making the decision to move ahead with this. I would recommend that you wear your retainer to stop your teeth moving back too.

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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Can I wear fixed and removable retainers simultaneously?

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:35:36 +0000

Q. Can I wear fixed and removable retainers simultaneously as I can’t decide between the two?

A. Yes but not on the same jaw – ie fixed on the upper and removable on the lower. However it is usual not to mix as if you are wearing a fixed brace on one arch then it should make little difference to you to wear one on the other arch

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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What is the metal thing called that my orthodontist uses to make my mouth bigger

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:33:09 +0000

Q. What is the metal thing that my orthadontist is going to use to make my mouth bigger called? is it something helix?

A. Not sure exactly as there are many devices to widen your arch – this is commonly done and is easy to cope with

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Is it possible to get my retainers redone again?

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:18:02 +0000

Q. Hi, I had invisalign done when I living in America, about 2 years ago. But recently I have lost my retainer and I was wondering how much would that be to just have the retainer made again as I still need it for the top and bottom? Is it possible to have just the retainer done? Regards

A. If the teeth are still straight then a dentist could make you a retainer for around £50

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

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Is surgery the only option for my overbite

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:18:52 +0000

Q. Hi, I am 21 and from Norfolk. I have just been and had a consultation about an over bite i have believing that it was sticky out teeth, turns out that it is not my teeth but my lower jaw he said that i would have to have surgery if i wanted it corrected and that braces just wouldnt do much at all. he said that my overbite was 11mm and that the surgery would involve moving my lower jaw forward and probably my upper jaw back slightly. I am sure he said that this is available on nhs. i am now wondering if i heard correctly does this sound correct? Thanks

A. I think I answered this question before- its up to the individual consultant.

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

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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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