Hi,
I am 26 years old and have been undergoing orthodontic treatment for 5 months now to correct my grade 3 underbite.
My concern is that my back teeth (where the brackets are) have gradually raised up since the treatment started. This is the case on both sides of my mouth and it is my lower jaw.
I have tried to discuss this with my orthodontist but he just dismissed my question.
Have I got a viable concern?
If so can it be avoided with different treatment management and what has caused this to happen?
Your response will be very much appreciated. Thanks

Hello

I have been considering getting invisalign for a while now and have decided to finally go for it. Briefly, my history is that i have a natural gap between my two front teeth as well as quite widely spaced lower teetth. The gap between the front teeth was covered up by veneers done by my dentist, who was not a cosmetic specialist. A few years later i’m not 100% happy with my teeth particularly the size of the veneers as well as the gaps and protrusion. I’ve been to see an orthodontist as well as an invisalign specialist / cosmetic dentist. Orthodontist thinks fixed braces are best and the specialist says invisalign will solve the issue. I am torn between going with the orthodontist or dentist. Invisalign is my preference, and my question is whether orthodontic experience should be a pre-requisite in the person i choose.
Thanks

Hi
I want to straighten my crooked teeth and have though of braces. The thing is that I travel abroad a lot and so cannot use this the same orthodontist for adjustments which I understand are roughly every month. Is it possible to get the braces fixed in one clinic and then whist abroad have adjustments done elsewhere? Thanks

Do braces hurt?
how do they put them on?

i m facing the problem of overbite jaw , plz tell me can braces correct my overbite jaw and could i need jaw surgery

I am directing this question to you specifically, as I have read a little on the affects of some procedures on facial asthetics/profile, and have been concerned. That you are clearly aware and interested in these points makes me hope that you may be able to guide us a little?… My daughter is 16, and her two front teeth protrude/tip forward. This is by 8mm, we have been informed, but there is otherwise no problem with her teeth. The rest of them are beautifully alligned, and her oral hygene has always been exceptional so the condition of her teeth and gums is also extremely good.

Prior to moving, we were told by our dentist that a brace would be needed for 8mths, with no extractions. A different dentist then said her teeth were not ‘bad’ enough to warrent a brace. Her new dentist has suggested 2 extractions (of perfectly healthy and perfectly alligned teeth, futher back in her jaw), and a fitted brace for 18-24mths. He has suggested this is her only option, and will not discuss otherwise.

I have now read many research papers, and also many sites claiming success for different procedures. There is support that from 16yrs, a female’s structue is no longer pliable, and contrary reports that the structure of adults of any age is malable to a degree.

My daughters teeth may be seen from different angles in photos at the bottom of this page (copy & paste): My question is this, in your opinion, is it possible that only extraction and a fixed brace are available as a route for her, or could INVISALIGN/INMAN; DAMON SYSTEM; LINGUAL BRACES or even the HOMEOBLOCK be viable options?

I am concerned that removing teeth and having a conventional brace fitted would result in VERTICAL GROWTH, and therefore possibly ruin a budding career, and would very much appreciate an honest response regarding these points… any further info./suggestion is obviously welcome, and your opinion is highly valued. Thank you in advance for your time.

I have a missing 2 teeth from birth, (its the second tooth next to my big front tooth on each side)
all my teeth was moved together so no gaps were left, this is when I was small whilest living in a different country. I have had braces put in for the last 2years and 5 month.
The dentist took my baby teeth out , which were behid my canines. Now the orthodontist was meant to move my canines into the corect place, which is almost finished, but she created masive overbite. ( which I didnt have before), my top teeth completely covers the lower ones. She basickly moved my front teeth forward so much to creat the gap for a bridge, not moving my canines much. I do not like it , Shouldn`t she fix this? Most people would have braces put to correct what she created.
Is there any chance I can change to another orthodontist. Unfortunatelly my dentist send me to this one even though I should have been reffered to dental hospital and have my treatmet for free & done be top orthodontist.
Please can you tell me what I can do? Can I go to dental hopital to have it corected?
Many thank.

My daughter has had braces on in the Dominican Republic for just about 3 years and now she has had the top set taken off I visited a different dentist for fitting of a retainer. It has come to light that her teeth have been ‘pushed back’ as the braces were not correctly applied. Please can you advise if the teeth will naturally ‘move forward’ or if there is treatment to correct this. The new dentist wants to reapply the bottom brace to close some gaps but says she can’t correct the ‘push back’. I am also locating a lawyer for the malpractice of the initial dentist. Your advise is much appreciated.

Dear Dr Rob,

I am an 18 years old girl, and i have been wearing braces for about 18 months now. I feel like the gaps between my teeth are not closing, would you advise me to do an implant on my top front teeth to close the gaps and have a better smile.

Hi dear Dr.Sunita I am female dentist,my nationality is Yemeni from Aden.I would like take short courses in dental orthodontic in English Language with formal certificate.Can you help me if there are short courses in March or April and how much it will be(the money.Thank you to your cooperation.