Q. Orthodontics « Previous Entries

I had braces to straighten and reduce my overbite

Published October 6th, 2008 by admin

Q. Hi, Hope you can help. Basically i had braces on for approx 14 months to straighten and reduce overbite. I have never been happy with the outcome , although they do appear straighter my main concern was the overbite. I wouldnt say its really bad but again self confidence is a issue for me [...]

Tags: braces, orthodontic treatment, orthodontics, orthodontist

I have an extreme overbite as a result of sucking my thumb

Published October 6th, 2008 by admin

Q. Hi,I have an extreme overbite as a result of sucking my thumb as a child.It has made my whole top jaw protrude.This makes me really self conscious and i feel i can never look anyone in the face as i think they will be looking at my mouth.I am desperate to get my teeth [...]

Tags: orthodontics

invisalign is too costly for one tooth

Published October 6th, 2008 by admin

Q. hi,DR.komal suri my doughter is 16 years old in NOV. this year, i was not aware of her front tooth is not in the right position, but that is the only one, we have been suggested invislign, frankly it is quite costy, can you give some idea? thank you for your time. regards
A. Your [...]

Tags: invisailgn, invisalign

my 12 year old daugther recently went to the dentist

Published October 6th, 2008 by admin

Q. my 12 year old daugther recently went to the dentist and recieved some recent X-rays. With the X-rays we found out that she will not recieve her teeth that are beside her two front teeth.How old will she be before I can do something about it Like get some bridges or something and what [...]

Tags: orthodontics, orthodontist

i was thinking of having dental cosmetics done

Published September 30th, 2008 by admin

Q. hello, i was thinking of having dental cosmetics done. how much would it cost to have a gap between my two front teeth fixed and also the tooth next to my two front teeth sticks out. the teeth next to that one are false and are attached to my other teeth. thank you very [...]

Tags: cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry

I have a very bad case of overbite

Published September 30th, 2008 by admin

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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I was told as a child I was unable to have a brace

Published September 30th, 2008 by admin

Q. I was told as a child I was unable to have a brace as I have an irregular shape jaw. I now have a gap when I bite my teeth together and so have difficulty biting food(I can easily get my little finger through the gap. I also have a very “gummy” smile and [...]

Tags: alignment, orthodontics

I have a receding chin and smallish mouth

Published September 29th, 2008 by admin

Q. I am 25 with a receding chin,smallish mouth and i dont have a great smile due to this,my teeth are not an issue to much,a brace is something i would consider,what are your thoughts on me having a more natural smile??
A. By a receeding chin, do you mean that when you close your mouth [...]

Tags: orthodontic treatment, orthodontics

i want to have my crooked teeth fixed and whitened

Published September 29th, 2008 by admin

Q. hello, im looking at getting my teeth whitened but i also have 2 crooked teeth which bother me, can these only be sorted out through having a form of brace fitted?
A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, the whitening can be done using a number of products such as zoom2 advanced whitening, or enlighten [...]

Tags: crooked smile, crooked teeth, teeth bleaching, teeth whiten, teeth whitening

I used to have a brace and my teeth are wonky again

Published September 29th, 2008 by admin

Q. I used to have a brace and my teeth became straight, but have now become wonky again. I wanted to have veneers on my two front wonky teeth but the dentist told me, because genetically my teeth are wonky, even vaneers will move and become wonky. Is this true?
A. This is not correct. With [...]

Tags: wobbly teeth, wonky teeth

6 month smiles clinic london

Published September 27th, 2008 by admin

Q. I am 28 years old and in need of orthodontic treatment to correct overcrowding of teeth in my upper jaw (due to a narrow arch). Because of my age (and the social stigma of traditional braces) I am looking for a subtle treatment that is also as quick as possible - I am not [...]

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My daughter has an overbite due to thumbsucking

Published September 26th, 2008 by admin

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 [...]

Tags: overbite

i want straight teeth for my wedding

Published September 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. hi Dr Kailesh.my teeth are not straight but i dont know which treatment i should have??? please reply. im getin married soon and would like nice teeth for my wedding.

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A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, if your time frame is quite short there is a [...]

Tags: teeth alignment, teeth straightened

affordable way to narrow a gap between my tooth

Published September 26th, 2008 by admin

Q. Hi, I have a gap between my two front teeth, what is the most affordable way to narrow that gap. Many Thanks
A. A gap in between the central teeth can be very easily fixed with a composite build up (white filling material). I have done many of these with a beautiful results. It does [...]

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