Sucking my thumb has ruined my teeth
Q. I use to suck my thumb growing up and as a result it looks as if my front teeth are missing. What can I do to have the smile I’ve never had?
A. I’m guessing why it looks this way in your case.
In a typical thumb sucker the teeth are pushed forward and spread out. [...]
Tags: bridge, crowns, denture, gum, missing teeth, orthodontics, veneers
My teeth are crooked and gums swollen
Q. My teeth are all in the wrong directions and the gums are really swollen and bigger than usual. I feel lack of confidence because i can\’t smile without having to cover my mouth with my hand. What do you suggest?
A. The problems of puffy gums is not uncommon with patients who have teeth which [...]
Tags: braces, clean teeth, orthodontics, swollen gums, teeth straightening
I sucked my thumb as a child and my teeth stick out
Q. Throughout my childhood, i very stupidly sucked my thumb, which has now left my top row of teeth sticking a lot further out than my bottom row, and because of this, I don’t smile and lose my confidence when speaking to people and tend to put my hand over my mouth when talking, what [...]
Tags: braces, orthodontics, Q. Dental Veneers
Can I get veneers even if my teeth are not straight
Q. I would like to get the veneers however my teeth are’t straight and i was wondering if my teeth can be drill and then the veener can go on over it as i dont want braces and i dont want it to take a year before i can do it cause i really need [...]
Tags: orthodontics, Q. Dental Veneers
My daughter has an open anterior bite and needs an NHS orthodontist
Q. My daughter is 11 years old with an open anterior bite, she has all adult teeth on the upper arch with just a couple of deciduous teeth left to loose on the lowers, I have not asked for orthodontic treatment on her before now as I did not want to put her through treatment [...]
Tags: NHS, nhs dentist, orthodontics
I have 2 crumbled teeth and my canines stick out can you help me
Q. Hi i’m a 21 year and have had an embarrassing problem with my teeth since i was young. They are in a bad way. Two of my teeth near the back crumbled away just over a year ago and more importantly my two canine teeth stick out!! I was due to have braces as [...]
Tags: canines, orthodontics, teeth
How much does invisible braces for upper inscisors cost?
Q. My upper inscissors are not straight, they make it difficult for me to keep my mouth closed. Do you think the invisible braces would help? Or what do u advise me to do and what is the rough estimate I might spend for treatment. Thanks
A. The condition of your teeth, your age and several [...]
Tags: invisible braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics
Do I need extraction orthodontics for forward front teeth gaps ?
Q. I am 24 years old. I have space between the forward teeth, they are forwardly placed as well.Is it necessary to get removed teeth for orthodontics treatment ? D
A. Hi D,
The problem you mention is very common, whilst I cannot say for certain without a clinical examination, if you have spacing present, then you [...]
Tags: orthodontics, orthodontist, teeth extraction
I have slight small gaps and cannot afford invisalign as im a student
Q. I have slightly small gaps in between my teeth and i would like to know the ways of closing the gaps. I have researched the invailign braces and they sound the best thing.. but im only a student and cant afford much and i dont qualify for braces becsuase my teeth are just gappy [...]
Tags: invisalign, orthodontics, small gaps, wonky teeth
I have twisted, crowded teeth and my teeth are moving what is the treatment cost?
Hi, I basically have a cost question. I have a few issues with my teeth, nothing major but enough that I’m considering having them fixed. I can’t seem to find a cost-quote though, I’ve read a load of material but nothing with a price-list!.. Anyway, the problems I have are:
Q. 1) I have a twisted [...]
Tags: crowded teeth, incisor, orthodontics, twisted teeth
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