Posts Tagged ‘underbite’

Can I Replace My Veneers With Crowns?

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
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I have had veneers on 8 of my top and 6 bottom teeth 10 years ago before my wedding. However as my bite is the wrong way round ie my bottom teeth coming over my top when my jaw is clenched together, the upper veneers occasionally come off. i would like them replaced with crowns as they bulge here and there also in comparison to the remaining teeth. What would be the likely costs of replacing all of my veneers with crowns please? I want them a more natural colour and also a more natural shape than what I have at the moment but of course still white!

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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 Regret Having My Original Teeth Out, What Are My Options Now?

Friday, March 1st, 2013
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I am a class-III under-bite patient. I have undergone a procedure recently during which my 4 upper front teeth were removed recently and doctor gave me Zirconia bridge. This was placed onto my two canines by grinding it right down. My dentist suggested to procedure so I thought it would all work out absolutely fine. At first it seemed okay however later I realised that I have done biggest mistake in my life by removing my original teeth.I realise that I cannot get these back so have tried to gain advice.  I have consulted many other doctors who are suggesting to go for Jaw surgery for correction and then they can place two implants to support new teeth.

Kindly advise me to take the decision please.

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara The Dental Suite 27 Park Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ED Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144 3 Rutland Street, Leicester City Centre, LE1 1RBTel: 0116 312 0054 View My Profile Dr Bohara

I don’t want to go through any surgical procedures, can orthodontic treatment help me?

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
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Hi, I was wondering if you could help me? I am 41 and have a very slight underbite. When I bite,my upper and lower teeth align on top of each other unlike, ‘normal’ people where the lower teeth will be behind. I am not able to push my lower jaw back for my teeth to go behind. Is it possible to correct this slight underbite by using braces or any other method that does not involve surgery. I have set aside a budget of £10K to correct this underbite but would prefer not to go through the surgical method.

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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 an underbite and have been recommended a pretty extreme procedure, do I have any other options?

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
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I have grade 3 malocclusion and underbite. I am 32 years of age and have recently had a consultation with Oral Maxillo Facial Surgeon who advised a Bilateral maxillary osteotomy.
It appears a pretty extreme operation and quite frankly I’m scared of having it.
What non- surgical alternatives are there which I could try? I’m seeing another dentist who does orthodontics next week and would like to know what I should be asking him as I really want to sort my underbite out as it causes discomfort and I have a crossbite at the back on the left where my teeth catch and grind.

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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

Should I get jaw surgery now or wait until i’m older?

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
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Hi. So I’m 15 years old and I have an underbite. I went through retainers ever since 8 but when I started losing teeth it became useless. All my docs and orthos told me to get surgery when I’m 16. Although I just came back from an ortho and he told me I should wait till I’m 21 to get the surgery because my jaw can still grow. I want to do it now but my ortho said if I do it now it’s possible it will grow back. So should I wait or should do it now?

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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 need braces but they are expensive, is a smile makeover quicker?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
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hello, i am 15 years old and i live in california(u.s). i am in desperate need of braces, however they are expensive($6,500, with insurance) and my orthodontist said i would have them on for 2 years. my teeth are very crowded, and i have a crossbite/underbite.i was wondering if i could get a smile make over instead because thats faster. my questions are is it possible for me to get a smile makeover that will fix my problems for $6,500 and under? also i heard that if i went down to mexico, which isnt that far from me, it would be cheaper and its still safe because they have certified orthodontists there. also could my insurance cover an underbite surgery? please give me your honest opinio. i hate not smiling with my teeth and im constantly self conscious. thank you 🙂

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I have a slight underbite and protruding teeth, what should I do to correct it?

Friday, January 28th, 2011
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I am 35 years old, and believe it or not only just realised that fact I have a very slight underbite! No dentist has ever mentioned this to me before, which astounds me! To be honest I’ve never even noticed most people’s teeth are set differently! One front tooth in particular is really starting to protrude though. I was wondering what are the most cost effective actions to try and rectify this?

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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

Can I have my underbite corrected with an NHS dentist?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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hello I’m 32 yr old, and I have a really bad under-bite, I’m know as the Girl with out teeth, or the woman who never smiles, Because my mother was a single mother of three kids, she couldn’t afford to take me to the dentist.. I will be getting married soon and I would like to be able to smile walking down the isle.. I’ve looked in to cosmetic surgery, and I can’t afford to pay for it, so my question to you is what should I do, is there any way i can do to be able to smile..

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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

Will the Inman Aligner work for my crooked teeth and underbite?

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
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Hello,

I have a question regarding Inman aligners.

I had an accident when I was younger that pushed my four front upper teeth, up into the gum and backwards. I had a brace to push these teeth forward however my teeth have been retracting over the last few years and I now have a slight overlap and crooked smile. I also have an underbite resulting in a gap of about 2 or 3mm between my top and bottom teeth.

Could an Inman aligner push my four front teeth forward to close the gap as well as straighten my teeth? Or would the underbite cause issues?

Thanks for any and all help.

M

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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 will need braces and then surgery for my underbite. My orthodontist has recommended standard braces but I would like 6 month braces?

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
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i am about to start treatment for an underbite that eventually will lead to surgery can the 6 month braces be used in cases like this as my orthodontist says he’s never heard of them and i will need to stick to the standard braces Thankyou ,
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