Posts Tagged ‘orthodontics’

I am 26 and I don’t want to have train tracks again, what other braces options are there?

Monday, November 28th, 2011
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hi andrew, when i was a teenager i had braces for 4 years and the result was very good, as advised i kept my retainer in for 6 months (since i have read i should have kept them in for a lot longer)…since then they have slowly reverted back to there old shape, i am now 26 and really do not want to wear the dreaded train tracks again, what other possibilities are there and would behind the teeth braces rectify this problem….the main problem is my two teeth either side of my front teeth are behind, thanks for your time

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
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I have abnormally shaped gaps between my teeth, what is the best treatment to close them?

Monday, November 28th, 2011
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I m a 30 year old otherwise healthy female. I have gaps between my upper incisors which are abnormally shaped ( tapering at their lower ends, instead of being square). I am not sure if my upper row of teeth protrude slightly or the gap between my teeth causes this appearance.
If i were to go in for a smile makeover, please advise on the following
a) dental procedures you would need to carry out
b) approximate time required
c) approximate expenses
d) post procedure treatments/ maintenance required if any

Many thanks for your advice

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I’m 13 years old, why can I not get braces on the NHS?

Friday, August 19th, 2011
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Why wont the NHS fund my braces?

I went to the orthodontist in hope to get braces for my teeth, and my orthodontist said i have a 4mm overbite and overjet and also a lot of gaps that are the same size throughout my teeth. She said I would have to go private if i want them. I would need a standard brace which about 2000 – 3000 pounds. My mum cannot afford that because she does not work because my brother has autism and he gets fed through a tubein his stomach. Also he cannot talk. So she has to stay at home to look after him and take him to school. I just want straight teeth, i hate smiling because everybody sees my horrid teeth. By the way I am 13 years old.

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Dr Sunita Verma

Sparkle Dental Boutique
311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT
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My teeth are gapped and my gums bleed regularly, what are my options for treatment?

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
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Hi Dr.

I am not comfortable with my dental arrangement. The teeth on my lower jaw, talking about the front part, are not align properly with about two-tooth size gaps in between. The gum in the the same part seem to have worn out a bit but that has been the case since childhood and are always bleed when I brush my teeth

This causes me a lot of embarrassment especially have to give a presentation, etc. Is there a solution to this problem. Please help me. Thank you

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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My Simpli 5 brace isn’t working properly, what should I do?

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
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I had simply five on my teeth now for 7 and a half months. The bottom alignment went fine, but the top kept pulling on the opposite side teeth. My bite is now completely misaligned. Not that you would look at me and see that my bite is off, but when I close my mouth the one top tooth bangs off the bottom. The 2 teeth on the top never went back to being corrected. It was as though they worked on the wrong side by mistake. She made me a retainer in her office to try to do the final adjustment, but my bite is way off. Do you have any advice?

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Is my Essix retainer causing an oral infection?

Friday, July 29th, 2011
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Hi Mark. In your experience, can Essix retainers used to maintain orthodontic treatment give you fungal infections? I’ve had to have a replacement Essix retainer made after my old one has worn out but when I am wearing it, even for 10 minutes I am getting these white rings at the gumline, receding gums and white spots all over my gums from it. My new orthodontist has tried adjusting it and remaking it but the same thing keeps happening. I’ve never had the problem before as I have been wearing Essix retainers for 10 years now. The orthodontist won’t make me a new one and my general dentist is telling me to stop wearing it but I need to wear it to continue to keep my teeth straight but i’m damaging my gums in the process. What do you recommend? Many thanks.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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Will the space left after my extraction be filled?

Monday, July 11th, 2011
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Hello Doctor 

i am 23 yrs old. i have been recommended for 4 tooth extraction (4 pre molars) for the treatment of class 2 div 1 and sub div and moderately severe crowding with mandibular arch and braces for one and a half year. but am worried whether the space left out after extraction will b filled ?
what is the success rate of this treatment .
does age factor plays any role in this treatment.
and moreover i have to go for crowning of my upper incisor so whether it is done before braces or after braces when i get proper alignment thank you for your time 

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
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What type of veneers are best for my teeth?

Monday, June 20th, 2011
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i am thinking about having veneers on my upper 6 front teeth, and my dentist said to use vita veneers, one dentist said take the veneers to the tooth tip the other said take it over the tip and around, over the incisor edge. what do you advise?
they also said about having temporary veneers but didn’t explain exactly how these stick to my teeth while i wait for the real ones to be made?
I do not have any decay and my gums are healy the teeth are just very crooked and i would like them to appear staighter and fresher looking.
how long doyou think they will last also?

thank you

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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I don’t know which brace treatment is the best for me, what do you recommend?

Friday, June 17th, 2011
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I am told I qualify for all types of braces. I am most interested in Lingual braces – realistly whats the absolute cheapest I could get these for?

I have about 2.5K max…! Should I settle for a standard brace?

Also are they as effective as other braces. I work in sales so would prefer a clear brace. So confused as if you look on the internet it quotes so many different prices.

Please help.

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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What is the best option for my buck teeth, orthodontics or veneers?

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
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Hi there, I am 22 years old and never smile with my teeth out as they stick out at the front. It looks like I sucked my thumb when I was young although i didnt. When i clench my teeth i can fit the tip of my thumb under my front teeth.
I have been looking at veneers as they look good and seem to be in my price range but would i be able to get them as my teeth stick out. i would like my teeth to be straight but from research braces seem far too expensive. if i had veneers would my teeth still look like they stick out?

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Dr Mark Hughes

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
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