my dentist suggested that i start with invisalign

Q. hiya, my dentist has just suggested that i start with invisalign. at a cost of almost £3000. i’m 19 and currently unemployed so that is a huge cost to me. I have some sort of problem (which i will be seeing a doctor about asap) which means i [...]

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I have an overbite and have had braces

Q. Hi I have an overbite and have had braces when I was younger. This was only on my top teeth and it was not fixed braces just a retainer. I did have teeth taken out at the time. Over the years I have been to a few dentists who have advised that I would [...]

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i have a biggish overbite and one of my teeth is skew

Q. Hey, i have a biggish overbite.and one of my teeth are skew.Can i get lingual braces?and if so how long would it take to fix?
A. You may be able to get lingual braces you would have to go for a consultation with an orthodontist. to find out. Lingual braces cost between £3000 and £5000Kind [...]

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am i suitable for 6 month smiles braces

Q. Dear Dr Bohara I came to the website initially as I am interested in the ‘6 month smiles braces’ but due to the complex nature of my problem am not sure they are suitable. I was interested to see that you also had experience working with Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. I am 24 and [...]

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I have an overbite, I would like straight teeth but

Q. I have an overbite, I would like straight teeth but my orthodontist said I would need an operation to correct my jaw to make his happen he explained that the whole process could take 3 years, im 22 now and really don’t want to go through 3 years of treatment, is there anywhere I [...]

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I have an overbite and would like to get braces

Q. Hi I have an overbite and would like to get braces to correct this. I only have my wisdom teeth remaining on my upper jaw, Could i still have braces to straighten my teeth or do you know any other method? i would greatly appriciate any advice. Thankyou an advance
A. You can definately have [...]

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I have a very bad case of overbite

Q. Hello doctor, I have a very bad case of “overbite” which has plagued me since i was little. I guess sleeping with mouth open and sucking my thumbs didnt help. This caused my upper incisor and canines to shoot out at an angle. Its affected my confidence for many years. I will like to [...]

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My daughter has an overbite due to thumbsucking

Q. My daughter is 13. She has an overbite due to thumbsucking. She is eligible for NHS treatment and to have a brace etc. However, the orthodontist is suggesting using the Damon system privately. The difference is between free treatment and £3,000! What are the real benefits beyond the marketing spiel for Damon and what [...]

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I have an overbite and protruding lower teeth

Q. I have an overbite and so I also have protruding and raised (middle 3 only) lower teeth and wish to have these levelled. I already have the central lower middle tooth crowned due to an accident. Is it possible to have these 3 teeth cosmeticaaly leveled by crowning? thanks
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Within certain limits, crowning or veneering [...]

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I want braces for over ject teeth

Q. i am 18 and want to have braces as my front two teeth are overjet.my local dentist said it will cost 2000 or over to get braces.but i am in full time education and according to british dental health foundation im entitled to free treatment. is there a way of getting my teeth straight [...]

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my teeth bleed when i floss or brush

Q. I HAVE A SLIGHT OVERBITE THAT PREVENTS ME TO BITE FROM THE FRONT AND ALSO WHEN I FLOSS AND BRUSH MY TEETH BLEEDS CAN YOU CAN HELP ME.
A. The bleeding may be due to gingivitis or gum disease so you should definately go to see a dentist that has a hygienist as part of [...]

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Can you treat an overbite without braces

Q. Hello, i have a question…how would cosmetic dentistry help an over bite or ‘forward’ front teeth without using braces..my top teeth are nearly 1cm in front of the bottom but i don’t want braces, thankyou.
A. Veneers can reduce an overbite if your teeth are proclined forwards.  The down side is that there is a [...]

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braces or teeth filled down for an overbite

Q. i have an overbite and i wondered what could be done to sraighten them and if teeth can be filed down?
A. An overbite is very common and aesthicaly there is nothing wrong with having one. If it is something that bothers you a lot, I recommend booking in for a consultation with an orthodontist [...]

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can you solve my overbite without braces

Q. Hi Im a 26 year old from South africa. I have an over bite.I smile by pulling my bottom jaw forward to make it less visible.I need a quick fix thats cost effective. I dont wanne where braces if I have too, let me know
A. There may not be a quick fix solution to [...]

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I had braces for an overbite and not happy with the result can I have invisaline

Q. hi i am a43 year old woman who has just had her braces off after 18 months i had the treatment for a very large overbite. but i am not happy with the result as i still have a really large overbite and was wondering if i had a couple of teeth out from [...]

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