Posts Tagged ‘tongue problem’

My Teeth Won’t Close Together Properly As I Used To Suck My Thumb. If I Was To Get An Operation For This, Would I Have To Pay?

Monday, September 1st, 2014
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Hello Dr Hughes. My teeth won’t close together and it’s they’re all messed up because I used to suck my thumb. I stopped this last year. I really want an operation on my mouth. I can’t even smile. If I was to get an operation do I have to pay? My tongue sticks out and it’s really annoying. I really want to have a perfect straight smile that would close properly and I want to feel happy and good about my teeth.
My jaws are really wonky and they won’t close together while my front teeth are really messed up and they won’t close together. I really need to help. I would love to get surgery.

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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 Have Problems Eating And Would Like To Know If I Could Get Braces Through The NHS At A Reduced Rate?

Friday, July 25th, 2014
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Hello Dr Hughes. I am 75 years old and chronically disabled. Do you know if it could be possible for me to have a brace fitted to enable me to eat properly and to correct a cross bite involving my front teeth. One tooth on the upper jaw and two teeth on the lower set injures my tongue and inner lips when I am eating (I have difficulty eating too as I have few molar teeth) and also when I am asleep? Would this be possible through the NHS or at a very reduced cost? Thank you for your reply in advance.

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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 have been tongue-tied since birth, would laser treatment be the answer to my problems?

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
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Hi.

I’ve always had a a tongue tie since birth, but it was never corrected. I’m now 22 and have noticed problems with my speech in the recent years and now that I’m noticing it, it’s getting worse.

I’ve read that laser surgery is the best option and the tongue can heal in a couple of hours, instead of weeks.

Where do I go to get this done, and how much is the cost of laser vs. scalpel?

Finally, will this solve the speech problems as I really feel it’s the tongue that can’t make the movements it needs for correct speech unless I really concentrate.

Thank you!

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

My daughter needs specialist treatment, are you able to recommend anyone?

Thursday, July 28th, 2011
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Hello,
Our 12 week old daughter was treated for tongue tie at Kings hospital last week (under her tongue), and we think she may also have a labial frenum under her top lip in at the front that is getting in the way of her flanging her top lip and latching on to breastfeed properly. However this is not treatable at Kings (nor anywhere on the NHS as I understand it). Also we are wondering if it is left untreated it may lead to her requiring orthodontic treatment later on. I have been told that if left this piece of skin gets thicker and is a bigger issue to remedy later on. Is this a surgery that you would recommend for this age? Is it a simple procedure? Can you give a guide as to cost? 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

Is it normal that my daughter’s tongue is badly indented since beginning braces?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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My 13 yr old daughter is new to braces (about 4 mths) and her tongue is badly indented – is this normal & will it repair at all??

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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

How do I prevent my teeth from moving once i have invisalign treatment?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011
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hi i am considering invisalign treatment however i have a tongue thrusting habit and i am scared that once my teeth are corrected they will soon relapse.What ae my option

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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 want to stop sucking on my tongue, please help!

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
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i wanna stop sucking my tongue help me please

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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 child is getting a white tongue. What is happening?

Monday, November 22nd, 2010
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whitening of the tongue of newly born child drinking bottled milk??????
whats the cause and the treatment?????

thanks alot

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt