Posts Tagged ‘relapse’

Hi. My Daughter’s Dental Intern Has Changed While She’s Having Orthodontic Correction. Could You Help?

Thursday, September 25th, 2014
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Hello Mark, could you tell me what causes relapse in orthodontically aligned teeth?  How does an incorrect mid-line in the lower set affect this? Please offer your advice regarding this as my daughter is undergoing treatment in a university dental college, and the doctor has asked me to search for the answer.  My daughter has had braces treatment for the last two years. The dentist who was working on her completed the course and left the college and now another intern has taken over. Any advice you can offer us would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My Dentist Made Slits In My Retainer So It Was Easier To Get On. Is This Right, Will It Still Work?

Thursday, June 26th, 2014
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Hi,

I have just had retainers fitted by a local orthodontist. A few of my teeth have moved over the past few years and the dentist suggested having a mould created and then adjusted the mould so that the mould/teeth were then forced to be perfectly aligned and hopefully this would push the few non-aligned teeth into a straight position. However, when the dentist fitted the retainer, he created slits in the top and bottom so that they were easier to get on. I am slightly concerned, that a) if there is a gap in the retainer, how is it going to move my teeth? and b) I have just paid £400 for technically, a broken retainer.

Please can you advise whether this is normal procedure, (to cut retainers so that they are easier to fit on) and if so, will it actually move my teeth?

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My Tooth Has Become Slanted Since I Stopped Wearing My Retainer. Is There Any Way To Have This Fixed?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014
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Hello Dr Moore. I’m looking to have my teeth tidied up. My big front tooth has become slanted over the years from not wearing a retainer once my braces were removed. Is there any way I can have this fixed without the long term hassle of fixed braces? My top teeth also look as though they could and should be filed down, as they appear to look jagged.
If all of this can can be achieved, would you be able to estimate how much this would cost? Thank you for taking the time to listen to my enquiry.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

I Had Braces Treatment When I Was Young, But Threw Away My Retainers. Please Suggest To Me What I Should Do?

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
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Dear Dr Hughes. I am 20 years old. I got my orthodontics treatment done when I was in 13 years old. After my treatment my dentist gave me retainers. But I was young and immature and I threw away my retainers as it was difficult to speak while wearing them. But now, last year I noticed that my right side of mandible was a little bulkier than the left one. I got the X-rays all done and got to know that my mandible deviates from one side. As a temporary thing I had a fat transplant procedure. But I feel the fat is going away. Please suggest to me what I should do? I want the permanent treatment for the lifetime. Thanks.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Didn’t Think My Teeth Would Move Back After I Had My Retainer In For So Long. How Can I Straighten My Front Teeth?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014
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Hello Dr Hughes. I need two teeth straightening, the front left tooth and one next to. One has moved back and the other has moved forward and is starting to overlap the other front tooth. I have previously had braces, and I lost my retainer. I didn’t think they would move back because of how long I had the retainer in for. The one tooth seems to be moving back even more so I wanting it sorted out as soon as possible. I don’t want to spend a great deal but I would like it sorted as it’s affecting my self confidence?
Many thanks.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Had Braces When I Was Younger But Now My Teeth Have Relapsed. I Would Really Like Clear Braces. What’s My Next Step?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
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Hi Mark. I’d like your help and advice if it’s possible. I had fixed braces when I was younger and I felt that the treatment was rushed and I never had them on long enough as they said I should they never take any of my teeth out. I don’t feel like I was told the important information regarding retainers and such. I would wear the plastic braces for rest of my life and to come back when they get tight etc. It’s getting me down and I’ve lost confidence in smiling. Can you give me some advice on where I can go next? Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Had Braces When I Was Younger. Now They’ve Moved Back. How Much Will I Be Looking At And Will I Get An NHS Discount?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
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Hello Mark,

I wanted to enquire about having fixed braces. I am nineteen years old and a college student. I have had braces before when I was roughly thirteen years old. My teeth have slightly moved due to not wearing my retainer long enough. Would you be able to tell me whether I am able to get braces through the NHS or if I can apply for a certain discount. If not, how much would I be looking at?

Many thanks.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I Was Meant To Wear My Retainer More. How Can I Get My Teeth Straight Again?

Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
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Hi Dr Moore. I need your help. My lower left and lower right central incisors have moved back and it looks awful. I had braces for 3 years a while ago and I was meant to wear a retainer, but it slowly stopped being worn. And my teeth have slowly moved out of place. I’m 21 and I really want it sorted. Do you know how much it would roughly cost and is there a way to fix it without having a mouth full of metal? Also I would like to know the cheapest and most effective way possible to fix it. Thank you for helping me with this.

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Do I Have To Pay For Braces Treatment Now That I’m 18?

Monday, April 7th, 2014
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Hi, I’m 18 and I just wanted to ask a few questions about braces.
I had braces when I was 12 and my teeth were perfect but my retainer snapped so it was really hard to wear it because it kept cutting my skin so I stopped wearing it so often. Now my teeth aren’t as straight as they were and I wondered if I could have any sort of brace for free or would I have to pay? I really don’t like my teeth anymore and occasionally I end up biting the sides of my cheeks with my teeth when I’m eating and it’s so sore.
Hope to hear from you soon, Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I’m Filming A TV Show. If I Have The Top Brace Taken Off, Is That Going To Cause Me Any Problems?

Monday, April 7th, 2014
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Hi there,

I’ve had braces since August and I am filming a TV show in America which requires me to have the top brace taken off as it’s very visible with my smile. At the moment I only have it on to close the gaps between my molars where one tooth on each side was removed to create space. The gap is just large enough for me to fit the end of my tongue in. If I have the top brace taken off is that going to cause any problems? I personally don’t care about the gaps as they’re totally invisible. My front teeth are now all straight but it’s just the small gaps they’re trying to close. What do you think?

Thank you.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes